Work experience

Here are highlights of my work experience. For more details, please visit my LinkedIn profile.

DenTech Industrial

DenTech Industrial (Denver, PA) is a mechanical systems integrator that improves processes and safety in industrial facilities.

Marketing Communications Specialist (February 2021 - present)
My focus area is content: research, strategy, development, writing, and distribution. This includes maintaining consistent brand messaging and voice across content types and channels.

Additional responsibilities include:
- Writing and distributing monthly employee newsletter
- Writing technical documentation and training manuals
- Managing Lunch and Learn series to share employee knowledge
- Assisting with event planning (company picnic, annual meetings, and annual fundraiser)
- Collaborating with teams across DenTech, including sales, project management, human resources, and operations

DenTech Industrial • October 2023

Address Potential Hazards With Dust Collection Equipment

Cannistraro, an industrial mechanical contractor in Boston, needed to replace a dust collection system that was sized too small and not installed properly by a previous vendor. The incorrect equipment posed safety hazards in the facility. Cannistraro worked with DenTech to correct the issue.

DenTech Industrial’s solution focused on dust collection for Cannistraro’s orbital plasma cutter, which cuts piping for commercial use. The previous vendor installed a hood and dust collector that were too

DenTech Industrial • October 2023

A Guide to Dust Collection Systems

An overview of equipment and component selection

DenTech Industrial • September 2023

6 Automation and Robotics Trends for 2023

In recent years, industrial companies have increased their spending for automation and robotics. According to the International Federation of Robotics, the number of operational robots around the world is at a record high of about 3.5 million units, valued at an estimated $15.7 billion.

Challenges from the pandemic, supply chain issues, and labor shortages are driving companies to adopt automation and robotics with increased efforts. Check out these automation and robotics trends for 2023.

DenTech Industrial • March 2023

Explosion Protection

Many manufacturing processes produce small dust particles which may become airborne and settle on various surfaces in the facility. If the dust is combustible, then it could create a potentially explosive dust cloud when disturbed.

Combustible dust presents fire and explosion risks, so manufacturing facilities should take actions to mitigate these risks and keep employees safe.

DenTech Industrial • February 2023

Electrical Control Panels For Solar-to-grid Connections

Electric utility companies in the U.S. have by-laws for solar power systems that are connected to electrical grids. To meet those requirements, commercial facilities that use solar power need to add an integrated protective relay (IPR) to their photovoltaic (PV) system.

A solar power installation company based in Pennsylvania serves end users in the Northeast, Midwest, and South. Some of these end user facilities—including a farm, glass manufacturer, printing company, and hospital—use solar pow

DenTech Industrial • February 2023

Dust Collection Systems For Soil Producer

Rx Green Technologies, a provider of agricultural solutions for cannabis cultivation, reached out to DenTech to install a dust collection system in their facility in New Hampshire.

As part of the soil production process, Rx Green Technologies adds Perlite to improve water retention in the soil. The process generates a lot of combustible dust in the facility, and that presents an explosion risk if the dust is not managed properly.

Additional parts of the process that generate dust include:
• tr

DenTech Industrial • February 2023

Automation Improvements For Medical Device Manufacturing

A medical device manufacturer in Pennsylvania received a government contract to make masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The manufacturer converted empty warehouse space into a production facility. They worked with DenTech for a trim waste removal system and support for automation equipment.

DenTech started developing automated solutions for packaging and palletizing, but the manufacturer soon realized a higher priority. Due to machine issues that caused a lot of defective masks, production num

DenTech Industrial • February 2023

Safety Assessments line card

This line card gives a concise overview of DenTech Industrial's capabilities and services for machine safety assessments.

DenTech Industrial • February 2023

Explosion Protection line card

This line card gives a concise overview of DenTech Industrial's capabilities and services for explosion protection.

DenTech Industrial • February 2023

Choose The Best Filter Media For Dust Collection Applications

Whether your facility has a cartridge or baghouse dust collector, several options for filter media are available. Which filter media is best for your application?

To determine the best filter media, evaluate characteristics of dust and operating conditions in your system.

If you don’t know what the characteristics of your dust are, start with a lab test. Use information from the results to select filter media.

Dust particle size determines the appropriate filter media by using MERV ratings.

DenTech Industrial • February 2023

System Integrators Provide Custom Solutions To Manufacturers

DenTech Industrial started as a machine shop and began selling dust collection equipment in 1985.

Since then, we’ve added design, mechanical and electrical installation, fabrication, electrical control panels, automation, and robotics. Today DenTech is a system integrator that provides custom process solutions for manufacturing and industrial customers.

But what does a system integrator do? Here’s an overview of how system integrators work with customers.

First and foremost, a system integrat

Godfrey

Godfrey (Lancaster, PA) is a full-service B2B marketing agency that works with industrial manufacturers.

Research Manager (April 2016 - March 2020)
I conducted qualitative and quantitative research that informed messaging and content development for 10+ B2B brands. This included writing proposals, research plans, interview guides, and survey questionnaires. I analyzed insights to develop user personas, messaging, customer journey maps, and content strategies.

Public Relations Coordinator and Associate Account Manager (September 2013 - March 2016)
I managed public relations programs and projects, including a variety of content development.

Additional responsibilities:
- Pitched and secured editorial content in trade publications
- Tracked, analyzed, and reported PR program results for B2B clients
- Trained employees in best practices and operations
- Wrote articles and maintained content calendar for the Godfrey blog and social media channels

Godfrey • February 2023

Design Surveys That Reveal Customer Needs

Conducting surveys is a great way to learn about your audience at any stage in their customer journey. Used alone, surveys can help you collect feedback from a lot of people in a short amount of time. Logistics are simpler than other types of research: you design the survey and deploy it; respondents take the survey on their own time; you analyze results.

Surveys also complement other parts of your marketing communications programs. Surveys can be used to set benchmarks at the start of a projec

Godfrey • February 2023

Five Lessons Marketers Can Learn From Superheroes

For over two decades, superhero stories have been a staple at the movie theater. Whether you prefer Marvel or DC Comics, solos or team-ups, there’s a movie (or a whole franchise) for you.

One of the best things a superhero movie can do is make the fantastic relatable. Marketers can learn a lot from the big screen and connect those ideas to the (mild-mannered) work we do every day.

Here are five lessons marketers can learn from superheroes.

Superheroes often have incredible powers, but they st

Ten Thousand Villages

Ten Thousand Villages (Akron, PA) is a fair-trade retailer that works with artisans in developing countries.

E-commerce Customer Sales (December 2012 - August 2013)
- Assisted customers via phone and email to answer questions and place orders
- Investigated usability issues on e-commerce website

Festival Sales Assistant (August 2011 - December 2012)
- Processed over 300 merchandise orders each year with careful attention to detail and effective time management
- Answered inquiries about festival sale program and Ten Thousand Villages’ mission

Lancaster Science Factory

Lancaster Science Factory (Lancaster, PA) is a hands-on science museum for children in pre-K through 8th grade.

Public Relations Intern (May 2010 - August 2010)
- Wrote press releases and member communications
- Updated and maintained database of contacts
- Posted content to Facebook and Twitter profiles
- Photographed activities at summer camps

Lancaster Science Factory • May 2016

Lancaster Science Factory history

Compared to other countries, the United States’ progress in math and science is slowing down. Fewer people are studying technical fields but demands for technical jobs continue to grow. The Lancaster Science Factory, alongside other science centers across the country, is playing a role in renewing interest in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM).

James Bunting, a retired advertising executive, was inspired by a science center he visited in Florida. He founded the Lancaster S

Mythical Type (just for fun!)

Mythical Type is my personal website, the name of my newsletter, and the name I publish zines under.

Blog (2004 - present)
I post about zines I make, what I'm learning about, and anything else I'm interested in.

Newsletter (November 2021 - present)
Every month, I share updates on creative projects and sources of inspiration. Sent via Substack.

Zines (December 2019 - present)
My zines are inspired by science fiction, conversations with friends, and observations of everyday life. You can read about my zines on my blog. Printed copies are available on Etsy.