RobinHarwell

Marketing & Communications Professional

Hello, I'm Robin!

Creative marketing and communications professional with 7+ years of experience across education, nonprofit, and small business. Known for building meaningful connections through intentional communications, thoughtful content, and consistent storytelling.

Based in Austin, TX, I currently lead marketing & communications for a national nonprofit — overseeing brand, content, email, social, and advertising strategy across markets nationwide.

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Experience

2023 — Present

Marketing & Communications Manager

National Children's Chorus

  • Serve as primary point of contact for contracted vendors, including graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and a PR firm, ensuring brand consistency and on-time delivery across all markets.
  • Source and establish advertising, partnership, and community outreach opportunities nationally, identifying organizations, schools, and businesses that align with brand goals within an allocated budget.
  • Represent the organization at national industry events and conferences, building authentic connections with prospective families, partners, and industry peers.
  • Plan and execute advertising and outreach campaigns — including paid digital and social — to support enrollment recruitment and program awareness, managing budgets across multiple campaigns.
  • Oversee high-volume email communications across multiple audience segments, maintaining a 43% average open rate and 18.6% click-to-open rate, exceeding nonprofit industry benchmarks.
  • Led social media content strategy and distribution across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube during organizational transition, maintaining consistent editorial voice.
  • Write copy across a range of organizational materials, including communications, website content, advertisements, and print collateral.
  • Maintain an organized digital content library, including content captured at organizational events and performances.
2019 — 2025

Owner & Founder

Rodeo Rebel

  • Founded and operated a handmade leather goods brand, single-handedly managing all aspects of the business, including product creation, brand identity, social media, e-commerce, website management, finances, and vendor events.
2019 — 2023

Choir Director

Westwood High School, Round Rock ISD

  • Directed a high school choir program of 220+ students, teaching piano and musical theatre coursework and building a culture of belonging and discipline in daily rehearsals.
  • Designed music curriculum focused on sight-reading, vocal technique, and musicianship, helping students achieve measurable growth.
  • Planned and led large-scale performances, festivals, and regional competitions, guiding students through preparation, staging, and travel to competitive events.
  • Built strong relationships with parents and families, communicating regularly about student progress, upcoming events, and travel, and ensuring student safety was central to all events.
  • Managed the annual program budget alongside the co-director and campus finance department, ensuring resources supported student needs throughout the year.

Education

Bachelor of Music — University of Texas at Austin, 2019

Skills

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