:Meet Kim Elliott, The Word Mechanic
Hi there, I'm Kim and I relish the power that words have to invite, inform, and inspire people; strategic storytelling can change minds and lives.
I'm a published author and a successful grantwriter. Over the years, I've helped my employers and clients secure millions in funding to help good ideas blossom into innovative education and health programs. As a communications pro, I have a loaded tool belt--from social media strategy to Web analytics to data viz to eblasts to you name it--that helps me excel in reaching and engaging internal and external audiences. As an experienced content strategist and project manager, I know how to keep a team's eyes on the prize and deliver the goods on time, on budget, every time.
Right now, I'm wrapping up a writing sabbatical in which I completed three books. Prior to the sabbatical, I worked for Education Development Center (EDC), a global nonprofit that is dedicated to opening doors to good health, successful learning, and economic opportunity for all. From 2011 to December 2017, I was the lead internal and external communications specialist, content strategist, and grant writer for EDC's U.S. Division. I served on the division's leadership and management teams, as well as EDC task forces focused on communications. From 2004 to 2011, I owned my own small business (The Word Mechanic) and co-authored a book published by Corwin Press. Connect with me on LinkedIn if you would like to learn more about me and view samples of my work.
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