Esther Patrick

An experienced communications manager with expertise in both internal and external messaging. Excellent technical and creative abilities with the management and organizational skills to coordinate multiple projects.

Who I Am

Highly motivated, self-starter with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills. Creative professional with a proven track record of providing superior quality solutions.

What I Do

Experience

Communications Manager
First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor
(2022 – Present)

+ Increased social media reach by 71% by increasing posting frequency
+ Led creative design for the annual $2.3 million fundraising campaign
+ Leveraged branding expertise by developing brand guidelines and ensuring consistent design across platforms.
+ Led portions of staff and volunteer training on communication processes and platforms.

Director of Communications
Trinity Presbyterian Church
(2005 – 2022)
+ Led creative design for the annual $3.5 mission fundraising campaign
+ Increased social media reach by 342% via advertising campaigns
+ Created and managed social media/online presence and increased followers by 40% in 12 months
+ Designed email marketing campaigns that boosted brand consistency and increased open and click rates by 6%
+ Collaborated with a variety of stakeholders to manage the development of three website rebuilds and redesigns
+ Implemented a data-driven website review and updates resulting in 30% increase in page views
+ Designed the layout and graphics for all church-wide print pieces sent to 2,500 members

Ministry Assistant
Trinity Presbyterian Church
(2000-2005)
+ Managed $200K grant application process for more than 35 organizations
+ Oversaw travel arrangements for 20+ member mission trips
+ Recruited volunteers for monthly volunteer opportunities with mission partners
+ Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions, and distributing notes

Associate Editor/Graphic Designer
Call News
(1996-2000)
+ Conceptualized, drafted, and designed advertisements for the newspaper with 5,000 weekly readers
+ Awarded 1999 Best Black and White Advertisement and Best Advertising Campaign by Alabama Press Association
+ Designed up to 20 pages per weekly issue
+ Edited and laid out all copy