mary beth wyko

Communications • Writing • Editing • Design

Marketing + Communications Manager • Allies for Health + Wellbeing, Pittsburgh, PA

November 2020-Present

Communications + Outreach Coordinator • Allies for Health + Wellbeing, Pittsburgh, PA

March 2019-October 2020

Managed Allies’ social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Designed marketing materials for Allies services and events
Collaborated with the Community Health department on outreach activities
Wrote news releases and op-ed pieces for publication
Managed Allies’ newsletter through MailChimp
Maintained Allies website (WordPress)

Special Events Manager • Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, Youngstown, Ohio

November 2016-February 2019

Organized the Chamber’s inaugural Washington, D.C. fly-in, with about 50 participants in June 2018
Assisted with the launch of the Mahoning Valley’s first Health and Wellness Expo with approximately 3,000 attendees and 70 vendors in March 2018
Organized approximately 100 events per year, from 10 to 400 attendees
Worked with vendors to plan and execute events and programs
Secured more than $45,000 in sponsorship for Chamber events in 2017
Prepared budgets for all Chamber events and programs
Wrote articles for the Chamber’s Valley Business magazine

Government Affairs Coordinator • Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, Youngstown, Ohio

July 2015-November 2016

Helped organize the successful Victory for the Valley economic development campaign during the 2016 Republican National Convention
Organized and ran the 2016 Local Government Leadership Academy
Worked with elected officials and their staff to set up meetings and events
Wrote news releases and correspondence for vice president of government affairs

Features Editor • The Tribune Chronicle, Warren, Ohio

July 2008-July 2015

Developed story ideas for daily features pages with topics including health and fitness, food, senior living and parenting
Designed pages for daily publication and special sections
Conducted interviews and wrote features articles on a wide range of topics
Worked with advertising department to develop stories for niche publications
Worked with co-sponsors at the local healthcare system on the annual Tribune Chronicle Fitness Challenge

Copy Editor • The Tribune Chronicle, Warren, Ohio

October 2004-July 2008

Instructor • Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio

January-May 2008

Instructor of record for two sections of English Composition I
Taught narrative writing, critical analysis and research writing, including MLA format
Assigned and graded student essays
Held office hours to advise and assist students

Copy Editor • The Meadville Tribune, Meadville, Pa.

March 2002-September 2004

Master of Arts, English • Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Mass Communication • Point Park University, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress
Experienced in AP Style
Experienced in graphic design using Canva and Adobe Creative Suites
Highly skilled in writing and editing
Knowledgeable in social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
Comfortable working on deadline and in a fast-paced environment
Excels in customer service and interacting with people of diverse backgrounds
Managed a staff of between 5 and 10 people

The Regional Chamber’s Victory for the Valley campaign, including the life-sized 3D printed bobblehead, received more than 2 million impressions online and was covered by media outlets in the Netherlands and Japan.
Won an Associated Press award in 2013 for Veterans Day special section
Won the 2003 Keystone Press Award for front page design

Tube City Community Media

Any Given Child - Warren

Governing Board and Marketing Committee member for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Any Given Child program in Warren City Schools, 2015-2019

American Cancer Society Relay For Life