design & communications specialist
Emily Whitacre
Hello there! I'm Emily. My pronouns are she/they, and I am a queer, nonbinary PNW-based artist, graphic designer, communications specialist, and general nonprofit jack-of-all-trades.I am passionate about working with organizations that I see positively impacting the community by dismantling inequities and fueling belonging, whether as a full-time employee or freelancer.
Design Portfolio
Resume
Program Specialist
THE PHILIPPINE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OREGON (PACCO) // PORTLAND, OR
April 2024—Present- Digital technical assistance support for small business owners through website building, branding, copywriting, social media advising, and resource navigation.
- Manage the chamber’s digital external communications calendar and social media channels.
- Manage the chamber’s website, keeping it up-to-date (WordPress).
- Directly involved with the organizing, planning, and execution of various events and workshops, including the annual year-end gala.
- PACCO ambassador to local community events, tabling experiences, and networking opportunities.
- Serve on the chamber Board of Directors as a staff liaison for the Membership Committee, focused on increasing membership offerings.Social Media & Community Outreach Specialist
PORTLAND WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY (PDXWIT) //
PORTLAND, OR
February 2023—February 2024- Manage organization’s digital communications calendar and social media channels.
- Maintain the organization’s branding, print materials, swag, and website.
- Directly involved with the organizing, planning, and execution of bi-monthly educational and networking events, both virtual and in-person.
- PDXWIT ambassador to local community events, tabling experiences, and networking opportunities.Communications & Development Coordinator
SATURDAY ACADEMY // PORTLAND, OR
February 2019—February 2023- Forecast, create and implement the organization’s marketing plan and communication calendar year over year, including advertising and PR strategies.
- Directly involved with the organizing, planning, and execution of various events, including the annual fundraiser gala.
- Creation and implementation of organization’s 5 year strategic plan for marketing and communication efforts.
- Served on the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee focused on workplace culture.
- Served on the organization’s Board of Directors as a staff liaison for the Marketing and Strategy Committee.
Skills
ADOBE: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, & Acrobat
MICROSOFT: PowerPoint, Excel, & Word
DATABASE MANAGEMENT: Salesforce (Classic & Lightning), StartUp Space, Membership Works, Asana, & Ajera CRM
EMAIL: Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, & MailChimp
GOOGLE: C-Suite, Ads & Analytics
WEB: Squarespace, WordPress, Drupal, Wix, Shopify, & some HTML/CSS
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and BlueSky
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Airtable, Notion, Trello, Smartsheet, Basecamp, & OpenAsset
MISCELLANEOUS: Canva, Stripe, Procreate, Buffer, Loomly, Metricool, Hootsuite, Formstack, Survey Monkey, Bluebeam Revu, Audacity, digital & traditional illustration; photography, videography, & video editing.