aha Creative Ink

Ann Haver-Allen
2407 Pine Cove Road
Prescott, Arizona 86305
Home: (928) 717-2412 • Cell: (928) 899-3485
E-mail: aha@ahacreativeink.com • Web site: ahacreativeink.com

Experience

8/2005–Present—AHA Creative Ink, Prescott, AZ
Sole Proprietor

• Write, edit and design newsletters, brochures, postcards, advertisements, conference programs, posters, banners, annual reports and catalogs for Terroir Seeds LLC, the Highlands Center for Natural History, JoAn Ramsay Voice Studio, Prescott Fine Arts Association, Yavapai CASA for Kids Inc., the Coalition for Compassion and Justice, Princeton University’s Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials (PRISM), the Engineering Research Center on Mid-InfraRed Technologies for Health and the Environment (MIRTHE) at Princeton University, Claycomb/Rockwell Associates, and the Law Offices of Laura Taylor.
• Developed structure, researched and wrote web content for the Business & Industry Institute of Mesa Community College to ensure a cohesive and consistent message reflecting the school’s mission and strategic goals.
• Developed and designed website www.ahaCreativeInk.com.
• Publisher and Editor of Earth Odyssey. Planned, wrote and designed monthly magazine from concept to finished product. Wrote, created and designed advertising.
• Managing Editor, Rim Country Gazette. Designed template and style pallet for weekly upstart newspaper. Received, edited and tracked all editorial content. Determined story placement. Supervised three ad reps and one ad designer and tracked all advertising

7/2004-8/2005—Prescott College, Prescott, AZ Phone: (928) 350-2100
Director of Marketing and Public Relations. Accomplishments include:

• Proposed an integrated marketing and communications plan for the College.
• Re-vamped the alumni magazine, Transitions, to reflect new marketing goals and objectives.
• Served as editor and designer of the alumni magazine, Transitions.
• Managed and coordinated freelance writers and photographers.
• Developed the first-ever style guide for the College.
• Wrote and distributed press releases to the media.
• Planned, organized, and supervised special events on campus.
• Maintained and updated the news section and the calendar of events on the College’s Web site.

8/92-7/2004—Princeton University, School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), Princeton, N.J. Phone: (609) 258-1000
Director of Engineering Communications. Accomplishments include:

• Designed and implemented a professional communications program for the School of Engineering, including developing a mission statement.
• Provided leadership and management for the analysis, planning, and implementation of internal and external communications, including public relations and marketing.
• Supervised, planned, budgeted, and implemented comprehensive programs for communications and publications that were based on and linked to the University’s goals and objectives.
• Created a recruiting plan to attract students to a new degree program.
• Oversaw all promotional efforts, graphic design, copy writing, and copy editing by providing consultation and production management for brochures, posters, newsletters, and flyers.
• Branded the school through consistent use of design and writing.
• Wrote press releases and stories that translated technical material into layman’s terms for a diversified audience.
• Interacted with local, state, and national media, as well as alumni and the general public.
• Transformed an irregularly produced alumni newsletter into an award-winning, professional quarterly magazine.
• Planned, designed, and contributed to the writing of the quarterly alumni publication the EQuad News.
• Interviewed students, faculty, and alumni for various publications and purposes.
• Set, scheduled, and maintained deadlines for all communications projects.
• Supervised one full-time staffer, one part-time, and five free-lancers.
• Researched and wrote presentations and speeches for the dean.
• Created and maintained the School of Engineering’s first-ever Web site.
• Proposed, created, and maintained promotional displays and special events to promote the School’s vision and mission.
• Inspected and approved vendor progress on projects. Scrutinized bills and authorized payment for services.
• Prepared and maintained annual budget.
• Served as spokesperson for the School.
• Represented the School of Engineering on campus and at professional conferences.
• Served as faculty adviser to two student magazines: Innovation and Troubadour.
• Developed the promotional campaign titled Princeton engineers have shaped the world…, to recruit graduate fellowship applicants. The campaign resulted in a 22 percent increase in acceptances into the master of engineering program the year after its launch.
• Conceived, developed and executed the promotional campaign titled Many voices, one vision, for the engineering school’s strategic planning process. This campaign was favorably received by all constituencies and won several professional awards.
• Researched Princeton University archives and compiled statistical information about engineering students that the Dean used in his presentations to “sell” the engineering school to University administrators, alumni, and potential students. These efforts resulted in the University’s president giving a new emphasis—and funding—to the School of Engineering.
• Reduced the overall operations budget of my office by one-third through increased efficiency and wiser use of resources.

1990-1992—Engel Publishing Partners, 820 Bear Tavern Road, West Trenton, N.J.
Managing Editor, Med Ad News, an international magazine targeted to pharmaceutical industry executives.

• Planned, managed, and directed production of monthly magazine, including coordination of stories, illustrations, photography and layout.
• Supervised an editorial staff of seven.
• Edited all copy, rewrote when necessary.
• Attended and reported on FDA advisory committee meetings.
• Represented the magazine at industry functions, including the annual meeting of the American Medical Association and press conferences held by pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Wrote the monthly special report —an in-depth analysis of selected industry topics, such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes. These reports analyzed each pharmaceutical treatment available for that disease, including side effects and other pertinent information. Technical material had to be translated into layman’s terms for a diversified audience.

8/86-7/90—Princeton Packet, Princeton, N.J. 300 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, N.J.
Managing Editor, South Brunswick Central Post, 1988-1990. Franklin News-Record, 1986-1988.

• Planned, implemented, and directed production of weekly newspaper.
• Wrote award-winning editorials.
• Supervised a staff of four.
• Covered local school board meetings and reported school news.
• Edited all copy, rewrote when necessary.
• Reported on local government issues and breaking news.
• Design and layout of the newspaper each week.
• Represented the newspaper in the community.

5/85-5/86—Angleton Times, Angleton, Texas. 700 Western Ave, Angleton, Texas
Reporter.

• Reported on local government issues and breaking news. Beats included the Brazoria County Parks Commission, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, the Danbury School District, and business enterprise.
• Selected and edited wire copy from United Press International.
• Wrote headlines and captions.
• Oversaw design, layout, and production of weekend edition.

Awards and Honors

2011 American Graphic Design Award of Excellence

• Catalog design for Terroir Seeds Garden Catalog
• Direct Marketing Postcard design for Terroir Seeds LLC
• Invitation Postcard design for the Highlands Center for Natural History
• Poster design for the Highlands Center for Natural History
• Brochure design for the Highlands Center for Natural History

2010 American Graphic Design Award of Excellence

• Publication Design for Earth Odyssey
• Sustainable Business of the Month logo created for Earth Odyssey
• Take a Hike poster created for the Highlands Center for Natural History
• Catalog Design of Grandma’s Garden Catalog designed for Terroir Seeds LLC

2009 Yavapai County Fair, Prescott, AZ

• Photography contest: two first places, three second places and two third places
• Jewelry design, second place, original lapis lazuli necklace and earring set

2009 American Graphic Design Award of Excellence

• Self-promotional materials created for Earth Odyssey
• Column logo created for Earth Odyssey
• Advertisement created for the Highlands Center for Natural History
• Advertisement created for AHA Creative Ink

2009 Communicator Awards

• Award of Distinction, November 2008 issue of Earth Odyssey, overall magazine design
• Award of Distinction, “There’s No Place Like Home,” magazine feature writing

2008 American Graphic Design Award of Excellence

• Gardening for Butterflies pamphlet produced for the Highlands Center for Natural History
• Parties With a Purpose poster produced for the Highlands Center for Natural History

2008 Arizona Newspaper Association

• First place, editorial page excellence
• Third place best pro bono advertisement

2007 Arizona Newspaper Association, second place, editorial page excellence

2006 Yavapai County Fair, Prescott, AZ

• Photography contest: first, second and third place
• First place, beaded jewelry
• First place, Christmas wreath design
• Second place, Indian-style jewelry
• Second place, graphic arts

2004 Clarion Award, Graphic Arts/Logos, The Association of Women in Communications

2004 Magnum Opus Awards

• Gold Award for Best Rewrite
• Honorable Mention for Best Series of Articles

2004 Dalton Pen Awards

• Award of Merit for EQuad News in the magazine category
• Award of Merit for the Strategic Planning logo in the category Graphic Arts/Logos

2004 Communicator Awards

• Crystal Award of Excellence for the spring 2003 EQuad News in the category of educational institution newsletter
• Award of Distinction for the spring 2003 EQuad News in the category of newsletter writing
• Honorable Mention for design of the Strategic Planning logo

2004 IRIS Award of Merit, International Association for Business Communicators (IABC), Branding and Identify, Strategic Planning logo

2003 Silver Quill Award, feature writing, International Association for Business Communicators (IABC), Philadelphia chapter

2003 Clarion Award, External Nonprofit Newsletter, The Association for Women in Communications

2003 APEX Award for Publication Excellence, Newsletter Writing

2003 Finalist, Distinguished Achievement Award For Excellence in Educational Publishing, Whole Publication, Educational Press Association (EQuad News)

2003 Crystal Award of Excellence, Communicator Award, for the fall 2002 EQuad News in the category of educational institution newsletter

2003 Middlesex County Fair, New Jersey

• First place, original design, sewing, child’s skirt and blouse
• Photography: second place, still life; second place, nature, flora; third place, landscape; honorable mentions: portrait, nature (flora), and nature (fauna)

2002 Award of Distinction, Communicator Award, for the fall 2002 EQuad News in the category of newsletter writing

2002 IRIS Award of Excellence, International Association for Business Communicators (IABC), External Newsletter, 2002 publishing cycle

2002 APEX Award for Publication Excellence, Newsletters, Printed (Winter ’01-’02)

2002 Finalist, Distinguished Achievement Award For Excellence in Educational Publishing, Series, Educational Press Association for “Building bridges across disciplines: Engineers educate a university” (Summer ’01)

2002 Award of Distinction, Communicator Award, for the fall 2001 EQuad News in the category of educational institution newsletter

2002 Middlesex County Fair, New Jersey

• First place, original design T-shirt
• Photography: second place, landscape; second place, portrait; second place, nature, flora
• Second place, original design necklace of jade and aventurine

2001 Middlesex County Fair, New Jersey

• Best of Show Photograpy
• Photography: first place, portrait; first place, landscape; first place, nature, flora

2000 Finalist, Distinguished Achievement Award For Excellence in Educational Publishing, Series, Educational Press Association for “Engineering as liberal art: Dividing lines between disciplines diminish”

2000 APEX Award for Publication Excellence, Best Rewrites for “Multimedia use reinvigorates the classroom experience”

2000 Middlesex County Fair, New Jersey

• Best of Show photograph
• Photography: third place, fauna; honorable mention, portrait
• Second place, jewelry making
• Second place, fabric-covered photo album

1999 Middlesex County Fair, New Jersey

• First place, still-life photography
• First place, stamped embroidery
• First place, fabric-covered photo album
• Second place, jewelry making
• Honorable mention, painting

1999 APEX Award for Publication Excellence, Newsletters, Printed

1998 CASE (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education) Bronze Medal, Internal and External Audience Periodicals

1989 New Jersey Press Association

• First Place, Packaging the News Product, Family Section and Layout
• First place, Packaging the News Product, Special Issue
• Second place, Responsible Journalism, the Lloyd P. Burns Public Service Award
• Honorable mention, Packaging the News Product, General Typography and Layout of Entire Paper
• Honorable mention, Responsible Journalism, Editorial Comment
• Honorable mention, Pictorial Photography, Officer’s Quarters

1988 New Jersey Press Association

• First Place, Packaging the News Product, Special Issue
• Third place, Reporting and Writing, Feature Column
• Honorable mention, Responsible Journalism, Editorial Comment
• Honorable mention, General News Photography, Preserving the American Way of Life
• Honorable mention, Responsible Journalism, Editorial Comment

1988 Awarded Blue Ribbon from National Newspaper Association for producing a quality, local newspaper

1987, New Jersey Press Association

• First Place, Feature Photography, So Much for Planning
• Second place, Packaging the News Product, General Typography/Layout of the Entire Paper

1986-1989 The Princeton Packet’s Editorial Excellence Award, October 1986, November 1988, and November 1989

1985 Brazoria County Conservancy Photo Contest

• Third place, landscapes, Jetty Splash, Surfside, Texas
• Third place, leisure activities, Sunset Exploration, Surfside, Texas

1985 Second place champion for intercollegiate intramural badminton

1983 Recipient of the J.R. Jackson Scholarship

1983 Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society

Awards won by staff members under my tutorage

• 2010 Jason Allen, American Graphic Design Award of Excellence, advertising design, self-promotional advertisements created for Earth Odyssey
• 2009 Jason Allen, American Graphic Design Award of Excellence, advertising design
• 2009 Pia Wyer, American Graphic Design Award of Excellence, column logo and an advertisement, both of which appeared in Earth Odyssey
• 2008 Jason Allen, American Graphic Design Award of Excellence, pro-bono advertisement
• 2008 Jason Allen, first place, best paid series, Arizona Newspaper Association Excellence in Advertising Competition
• 2008 Jason Allen, second place, best black and white ad, Arizona Newspaper Association Excellence in Advertising Competition
• 2004 Sara Peters received an IRIS Award of Merit from the New Jersey Chapter of the International Association for Business Communicators (IABC) for feature writing
• 2003 Sara Peters received an Award of Distinction, Communicator Award, for Mother’s Dream Puts Princeton in Reach, in the category of feature article writing
• 2003 Sara Peters and Steven Schultz received a Silver Quill Award of Merit from the Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for feature writing.
• 2003 Sara Peters won an APEX award from Communications Concepts Inc. for feature series writing.
• 2002 Sara Peters and Steven Schultz received an IRIS Award of Merit from the New Jersey chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for special report writing.
• 2002 Sara Peters received an APEX Award for excellence in newsletter writing.
• 2002 Sara Peters received an Award of Distinction Communicator Award for newsletter writing.
• 1989 Tom Davis received the Robert P. Kelly Award from the New Jersey Press Association. This award, which recognizes reporters with less than one-year of professional experience, is the NJPA’s most prestigious award for rookie reporters.
• 1988 Pete Donahue received the Robert P. Kelly Award from the New Jersey Press Association.
• 1987 Carlton Wilkinson received the Robert P. Kelly Award from the New Jersey Press Association.

Professional and Community Service

• 2011 Board of Directors, Yavapai CASA for Kids Inc.
• 2009-2010 Board of Directors, Greenplace
• 2009 judge, Arizona Newspaper Association editorial contest, judging entries from Mississippi Press Association
• 2008 judge, Arizona Newspaper Association advertising contest, judging entries from Kentucky Press Association
• 2007 judge, Arizona Newspaper Association editorial contest, judging entries from Nevada Press Association
• 2007 judge, Association of Women in Communications Clarion Award competition
• 2004 judge, Association of Women in Communications Clarion Award competition
• 2004 Board of Directors, New Jersey chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators
• 2006-2011 Volunteer, Highlands Center for Natural History
• 2005-2008 Board of Directors, Coalition for Compassion and Justice
• 2003 judge, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Phoenix chapter, Copper Quill Awards
• 2003 judge for the 2004 Golden Lamp and Distinguished Achievement Awards Programs, The Association of Educational Publishers
• Volunteer, English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Princeton University
• 2003, guest speaker, best practices, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), August meeting
• 2003 judge, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Washington, D.C. chapter, Silver Inkwell Awards
• 2002 screening judge, 2003 Golden Lamp and Distinguished Achievement Awards Programs, The Association of Educational Publishers
• 2002 Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District II Accolades Program chair
• 2002 judge, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Washington, D.C. chapter, Silver Inkwell Awards
• 2002 judge, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Pittsburgh chapter, Golden Triangle Awards
• 2001 host judge, CASE District II Accolades Awards Program, Category 12, Internal and External Periodicals
• 2001 judge for the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Pittsburgh chapter, Golden Quill Award, publications
• 2001 judge, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Brazos Valley, Golden Quill Award, publications
• 2001 judge, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Fort Worth Chapter, Bronze Quill Award, publications
• 1989 judge, New England Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
• 1988-1990 Board of Directors, New Jersey Press Association

Biographical Listings

• 2005-2011 Marquis Who’s Who in the World
• 2004-2011 Marquis Who’s Who of American Women
• 2004-2011 Marquis Who’s Who in America
• 2004/2005 Manchester Who’s Who
• 2004-2006 Great Women of the 21st Century, American Biographical Institute Inc.
• 10th Edition, 2000 Notable American Women, American Biographical Institute Inc.
• 2002 Empire’s Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals
• 2001 Who’s Who Historical Society of Business Professionals
• 2000 International Who’s Who of Professionals
• 1985 Who’s Who in American Junior College

Memberships

• Women in Communications (WIC)
• Arizona Press Club
• Arizona Newspapers Association
• Society of Professional Journalists
• Santa Rosa County Tribe of the Lower Creek/Muskcogee Indians of Florida Inc.

Education

• Graduate courses in professional communications, LaSalle University, Philadelphia
• B.A., journalism, Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, N.J.
• A.E.S., Brazosport College, Lake Jackson, Texas