I'm Victoria, but you can just call me Tori.
I’m a Baltimore-based communications professional with a knack for writing, content creation, brand curation, and creative problem-solving for mission-driven organizations. Let’s work together!
Portfolio
Social Media
Well-versed in creating compelling graphics, captions, stories, and posts for social media channels, including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Linked-in, TikTok, and YouTube. Piloted various social media campaigns to boost fundraising and volunteer objectives. Analyzed and implemented current trends and best practices to optimize algorithmic performance and grow platforms.
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Take a Stand to Bridge the Gap
Designed and published an online campaign to pressure Montgomery County officials to support local hunger relief work, which resulted in over 1,300 petition signatures and a $60,000 funding commitment from county officials.
INFOGRAPHIC CAMPAIGN
Food Insecurity & Food Waste in Maryland
Designed and published a series of infographics to highlight the issue of food insecurity and food waste in the state of Maryland, while spotlighting the work of So What Else as a solution to both, and bringing attention to the ways interested viewers can get involved in the movement.
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN
2023 Citi Open Volunteer Call
Created fliers for all social media channels calling for volunteers to serve on behalf of So What Else at the 2023 Citi Open Tennis Tournament
Strategic Communications Planning
Strong track record of creating comprehensive, strategic communications plans, driving the successful execution of communications goals.
So What Else 2024 Strategic Communications Plan
Researched and produced organization-wide strategic communications plan from scratch for FY24.
Website Design & Content
Created, managed, and maintained online websites using SEO strategies to boost engagement. Developed insightful written blog articles for online circulation to boost supporter awareness and involvement.
BLOG POST
Tackling Hunger in Baltimore City: The So What Else Baltimore Food Program
Informative article on the systemic causes of hunger in Baltimore City, and the development of the So What Else Baltimore Food Program as a means to address them and promote food security.
WEBPAGE
Baltimore Food Distribution Page
Designed, wrote, and published Baltimore Food Distributions web page.
Executive Communications
Managed executive communication for a busy non-profit executive director and board members, including ghost writing emails, letters, and articles.
NEWSLETTER
Holiday Newsletter on behalf of Executive Director
Ghost-wrote a message on behalf of the So What Else Executive Director, which was published in the 2023 Holiday Newsletter. The message thanked supporters for the success of the 2023 Thanksgiving Giveback, and emphasized the need for community engagement ahead of the holidays.
COUNTY COUNCIL LETTER
Letter on behalf of board members to the Montgomery County Council
Ghost-wrote a letter on behalf of So What Else board members, which was sent to each member of the Montgomery County Council. The letter detailed their personal commitment to So What Else’s work and urged the council to invest in and support the hunger relief efforts of So What Else.
Marketing
Worked on and piloted various marketing projects, including fundraising campaigns, email newsletter marketing, landing pages, marketing collateral design & content, and online advertisements.
NEWSLETTER
Email newsletter sent on 1/26/2024 to over 7,000 emails with a 39.56% open rate
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN AND LANDING PAGE
So What Else 2023 Thanksgiving Giveback
Developed the concept and messaging behind the So What Else 2023 Thanksgiving Giveback Campaign. Created marketing collateral, published the landing page, and advertised the initiative across all marketing channels. Campaign resulted in over $17,330 supporter donations solicited through online fundraising.
PRINT MATERIAL
Designed and edited an updated promotional brochure to distribute at community networking events.
Internal Communications
Created interactive training presentations to improve team communications skills and promote professional development among staff. Researched, pitched and implemented internal systems and tools to improve organizational efficiency and communication.
PROPOSAL
Communications Findings and Proposal
Presentation pitch to Executive Director highlighting the critical need for an updated internal communications platform, and a cost-benefit analysis of available platform alternatives.
PRESENTATION
Writing Impact Stories Presentation
Internal presentation given to all staff, training them on how to identify and write an “impact story”.
Video & Multimedia
Experienced in filming, editing, and posting short-form video content for Tiktok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Developed storyboards and scripts for large, contractual video production projects. Experienced working with skilled videographers to develop promotional, informative, PSA, YouTube, and advertisement-style videos.
SHORT FORM VIDEO
Maryland Food Waste TikTok
Filmed, researched, edited, and recorded voiceover for a viral TikTok on food waste in the state of Maryland, which resulted in over 44,000 views, 8,500 likes, and 900 unique followers on the organization’s TikTok page.
@sowhatelsefoodbank Did you know that despite the rising cost of groceries, thousands of tons of perfectly edible food are still thrown into landfills each year by businesses? At So What Else, we’re fighting to divert this food to the communities that need it, saving our planet from needless carbon emissions and our children from enduring another day of food insecurity 🤝 #dmv #maryland #baltimore #montgomerycounty #endhunger #endfoodwaste #pleasesupport #community #resources ♬ original sound – So What Else
FORMAL VIDEO
Developed the storyboard and wrote the script for a short, 1-minute promotional video about So What Else. Collaborated with Montgomery Community Media to contract professional filming and editing services to produce the video.
Press and Public Relations
Adept at curating a welcoming and vibrant public image on behalf of employers. Devised and sent numerous press releases and story pitches for favorable organizational news media coverage.
PRESS RELEASE
Created and sent press release highlighting the grand opening of the So What Else Food Pantry in North Bethesda, MD. The story was successfully picked-up by MoCo360 and ABC 7 News.
Community Engagement & Advocacy
Through a mix of both professional and volunteer opportunities, I have gained valuable experience in curating targeted messages for the broader community, in order to achieve desired political or social goals. Examples include writing petitions, organizing community events, coordinating volunteers, and facilitating online forums.
PETITION
Take a stand to bridge the gap
Created and published petition language on change.org, to urge Montgomery County officials to support local hunger relief efforts. Petition garnered over 1,300 signatures, and resulted in a $60,000 funding commitment from county officials.
ENGAGEMENT
Volunteer listing: Montgomery County Outdoor Food Pantry
Example of a volunteer listing I designed and published on Volunteer Hub. Since 2023 I’ve created over 600 comparable listings, leading to a 15% increase in volunteerism across the organization.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Personally and professionally committed to supporting DEI initiatives and deepening understanding of DEI principles through continued training. Collaborated on a DEI pilot program, which improved inclusion and affirmative language across So What Else.
TRAINING
Disability, Accessibility, and Ableism in the Workplace
Created and facilitated a training on Disability, Accessibility, and Ableism in the Workplace to help promote more inclusive language and programming among all staff.
Media Mentions
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