Michele Owen

CITY OF MUNCIE .
Director of Communications May 2022 to Present
 Duties include managing all public relations, including press releases, press conferences, and social media
 Responsible for building relationships with city departments, corporate and nonprofit entities,
neighborhood leaders, and other community representatives
 Responsible for researching current communication needs and solutions, and developing strategies to
improve City-wide communication

FAMILY ALLIANCE .
Executive Director September 2019 – January 2023
 Responsible for all daily operations, staff supervision, overseeing client services, long-term strategic
planning, and reporting to the board of directors
 Responsible for fundraising, grant writing, soliciting major gifts, and budget management

A BETTER WAY ..
Caseworker March 2019 – September 2019
 Duties included individual and group counseling, casework, and documentation

HARMONY MOVEMENT STUDIO .

Instructor and Co-Owner January 2015 – Present
 Duties include teaching classes, managing publicity and marketing campaigns, and assisting with daily
operations

BALL STATE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT .

Graduate Assistant August 2017 to May 2019
 Duties included teaching 3 sections of Comm 210, grading coursework, working with students, and
managing Blackboard.

SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES .

Fundraising and Relationship Building
 Successfully raised $150,000 in major gifts and sponsorships; skilled in soliciting first-time gifts and
cultivating previous donor relationships
 Completed training from The Fundraising School, including Major Gift solicitation

Networking and Brand Representation

 Exceptional people skills and professionalism; proficient in building relationships and representing
organizational goals in a public setting

Leadership
 Skilled in working with established teams and developing collaboration

Micheleowen432@gmail.com (765) 702-0979 micheleowen.weebly.com