Vikki Reich
Minneapolis
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-producer and Co-director
Listen to Your Mother Twin Cities
01.2013 - Current
- Conduct auditions and cast talent for live reading events.
- Oversee all aspects of event planning, including working with venue and third-party vendors.
- Collaborate with sponsors supporting the event and promoting those sponsorships across social media channels.
- Maintain accurate budget and financial records throughout the event planning process.
Communications Consultant
The Family Partnership
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Wrote and edited internal and external communications.
- Designed and managed e-newsletters, increasing audience engagement through targeted content.
- Created content for social media platforms and managed accounts.
- Developed flyers and fact sheets to effectively promote organizational programs and increase visibility.
- Assisted with event planning and created corresponding social media strategies.
- Conducted event photography and performed video editing to capture highlights.
Freelance Writer and Communications Consultant
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Contributed articles to Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Star Tribune, and Autostraddle.
- Collaborated with brands to create engaging sponsored content and execute social media campaigns that enhanced brand visibility.
- Managed social media presence for conferences and multi-author websites, increasing audience engagement and interaction.
- Taught social media courses at Loft Literary Center, equipping participants with practical skills to improve their online presence.
Publisher
VillageQ
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Managed multiple authors to deliver high-quality content for major website for LGBT+ website.
- Edited all articles for the website for narrative structure and accuracy.
- Oversaw editorial process, ensuring content adhered to blogging best practices.
- Managed all social media platforms to boost site visibility.
Senior Social Worker
Hennepin County Adult Protection
01.1997 - 01.2012
- Investigated maltreatment reports involving vulnerable adults, providing crisis intervention and protective services to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with families and community organizations to coordinate support services tailored to individual needs.
- Co-facilitated monthly staff meetings to identify and resolve program-related issues, enhancing service delivery effectiveness.
- Contributed to the development of Adult Protection outcomes measurement system for improved service effectiveness.
Education
Foreword Writing Apprenticeship in Creative Nonfiction -
Loft Literary Center
01-2013
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
St. Mary's University
01-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grinnell College
05-1991
Skills
- Project management
- Event planning
- Social media strategy
- Writing and Editing
- Editing
- Storytelling
- Website content management
- E-newsletter management
- Graphic design
- Photo and video editing
Timeline
Communications Consultant
The Family Partnership
01.2018 - 01.2025
Co-producer and Co-director
Listen to Your Mother Twin Cities
01.2013 - Current
Publisher
VillageQ
01.2012 - 01.2016
Freelance Writer and Communications Consultant
01.2006 - 01.2018
Senior Social Worker
Hennepin County Adult Protection
01.1997 - 01.2012
Foreword Writing Apprenticeship in Creative Nonfiction -
Loft Literary Center
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grinnell College