Susan Koller

Room 319, 2140 Pogue Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45208
(937) 572-7518 susan.koller23@gmail.com

Education:
Wright State University Dayton, OH
Master of Public Administration, 6/07

Wright State University Dayton, OH

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, 6/04

Work Experience

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Program , Self-Advocate Trainee Cincinnati ,OH
08/18
 Took extensive courses in leadership, cultural competencies, and developmental disabilities
 Researched the Direct Support Professional shortage
 Wrote and designed a pamphlet for clients and caregivers
 Helped develop a curriculum to help case managers work with parents with disabilities
 Wrote blog entries about the DSP shortage, paratransit services, and caregiver relationships
 Met with state and federal legislative staff members to discuss disability issues

The Tandana Foundation, Public Relations Specialist (Pro Bono, remotely) Spring Valley OH
7/09-10/18
 Write, edit, and distribute news releases to different media organizations
 Compile and update Media Contact Database for Foundation
 Interview and write profiles on Foundation's volunteers, donors and staff members for website
 Use various social media websites to promote Tandana's events, and mission, programs, projects, and blog
 Send email updates on various Tandana projects and programs to donors, volunteers, staff and board members.
 Update Tandana's blog.
 Work with volunteer translators to have email messages, blog entries, and other documents translated into
Spanish, French and English

Checker Book Publishing Group, Publicity Director West Carrollton, OH

8/07-5/08
 Directed all aspects of media relations, including writing and editing press releases and newsletters, responding
to media inquiries, maintaining database of media contacts and overseeing distribution of publicity materials
 Developed and implemented strategies to increase published reviews of company’s books
 Pursued new media outlets for the company including blogs, websites, and podcasts

Center for Urban and Public Affairs, Graduate Research Assistant Dayton, OH
9/05-6/07
 Carried out research in support of Center’s programs in education and low-income housing
 Composed, edited and assisted in layout and design of newsletters

Volunteer Experience:
Children's Medical Center, Greeter, Volunteer Dayton, OH
11/08-04/18
 Greet hospital visitors, give directions, and respond to questions in a caring, sensitive manner

Access Center for Independent Living, Volunteer Dayton, OH

10/04-8/05
 Wrote and distributed press releases and public service announcements to different media outlets
 Responded to telephone queries from clients, prospective clients and donors
Act Early Ohio Cincinnati, OH
11/18 – 04/19
 Updated Facebook page
 Contacted day cares and preschools to inform them about the initiative
 Handed out materials about the initiative at events

Board Experience
Disability Rights Ohio, Board Member Columbus, OH
01/19 – present