vivian le

EXPERIENCE

Creative Director, Photo Editor / Iowa City, IA
Fools Magazine / October 2017 - May 2020

• Developed and maintained a production schedule for biannual print volume and continual online publication 
• Managed 13 creative editors and 60 staff members by providing necessary support, gear, and resources through mentorship 
• Established themes for each volume by editing and analyzing art and writing submissions as well as curating mood boards
• Attended meetings with sponsors to secure annual budget of $10k
• Printed and locally distributed 500 free copies of each volume 
• Former: photo editor, photographer, and writer

Graphic Designer / Iowa City, IA
SCOPE Productions / August 2018 — May 2020

• Designed marketing assets for SCOPE concerts, merchandise, video series, and podcast shows
• Spearheaded the SCOPE re-branding to enhance visual identity
• Strategized content for social media engagement
• Supervised members of the content and marketing committee 

Marketing Director / Iowa City, IA
University of Iowa Fine Arts Council / January 2018 - May 2020

• Review and accept artwork submissions from regional artists through a jury process
• Contact local newspapers, radio stations, television outlets, magazines, event calendars, etc
• Communicate event planning and marketing tactics with partnering organizations
  

Development Intern / Iowa City, IA
The Englert Theatre, Strengthen Grow & Evolve Campaign / August 2019 - December 2019

• Organized donor information for a $6.5 million capital campaign
• Processed online and paper donations using Network for Good 
• Constructed workflow for Marquee Lighters campaign

Communications Intern / Des Moines, IA
Mainframe Studios / May 2017 - August 2017

• Produced newsletters and press releases to promote fundraising
• Organized and maintained databases with 70+ artists and donors 
• Contributed to Clay & Milk, a local arts and entrepreneurial publication

Reporter and Photographer / Iowa City, IA
The Daily Iowan / August 2016 — December 2020

• Pitched and reported local news and events in the Iowa City area
• Conducted interviews and research by building a network of sources including community members 
• Covered Iowa Board of Regents bargaining sessions, University of Iowa Senate Faculty meetings, and local government politics

Social Media Marketing Intern / Des Moines, IA
First Fleet Concerts & Wooly’s / June 2015 – August 2015

• Assembled social media posts and print materials for shows 
• Assisted marketing director with street team management
• Photographed performances for promotional content