Joshua Pate

Dynamic Communications and Development professional with a proven track record in driving impactful change and fostering innovation through adaptability and strategic thinking. Aiming to leverage expertise in stakeholder engagement and program development to contribute to forward-thinking organizations prioritizing sustainable development.

Communications Manager (Contract) at Haven of Hope International (2023-05 – 2024-10)

• Independently learned to navigate and map CRM database for donor engagement, organizational communication, and donation processing.
• Generated more than 43% open rates and over 21% click-through rates through strategic email marketing
• Crafted engaging blog articles and newsletters for audience engagement.
• Regularly updated website (WordPress).

Media Communications Specialist (Contract) at Love A Child (2022-12 – 2023-07)

• Monitored Latest News posts for grammar and spelling errors.
• Revamped numerous web pages on loveachild.com to enhance layout efficiency.
• Supported gift selection processes with accurate broadcast summaries.

Grants Manager at Outer Bank Hotline (2022-05 – 2023-02)

• Crafted proposals to gain additional financial support for initiatives.
• Handled monthly grant reimbursement reports for salary disbursements and expense tracking.
• Assisted in securing, reporting, and management of a $1.5 million federal grant in collaboration with the local sheriff's office to establish a human trafficking task force.

Marketing Copywriter at Seaside Vacations Outer Banks (2021-07 – 2022-06)

• Crafted engaging property descriptions for vacation rentals, driving increased web traffic.
• Produced blog content through effective use of Adobe Creative Cloud paired with extensive CMS knowledge.

Grant Writer (Contract) at Beloved Haven (2021-03 – 2022-02)

• Developed grant submissions to obtain financial support for new initiatives in human trafficking intervention services.

Medical Content Writer at Doctorpedia (2018-05 – 2020-06)

• Crafted review articles on medical applications and clinical trials for the healthcare sector, covering topics like diabetes and depression.
• Executed in-depth analysis on designated topics.
• Balanced overlapping schedules successfully.

Fund Development Manager at Long Way Home (2018-10 – 2019-11)

• Increased awareness of an eco-friendly building initiative in Guatemala by leveraging written and oral communication.
• Utilized email marketing strategies to identify prospective donors.

Field Marketing Manager at Top Notch Consultants (2015-07 – 2016-06)

• Supervised a group of 10+ sales representatives, driving them to the leading position in the office.
• Achieved milestone with top sales record in the southeast region, December 2015.
• Oversaw sales regions.
• Evaluated potential employees through interviews.

Master of Science in Nonprofit Management – Northeastern University (2021-12)

Bachelor of Arts in English – University of North Carolina Wilmington (2013-12)