Linda Rutzen

EXPERIENCED WRITER, EDITOR, ADMINISTRATOR AND EVENT PLANNER

Editor of national publications. Organized senior-level editor with 30+ years of communications and journalism experience. Innovative problem-solver with an approachable attitude and insightful critical thinking abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Quality-driven editor with superior attention to detail and meeting stringent deadlines. Corporate-level office management and administrative professional with 30+ years of high-profile experience. Exceptional public relations and customer service skills. Exceedingly well organized and able to work independently. Lifetime ministry experience with a passion for serving.

• CEO administrative support
• Office management
• Faith-based ministry (churches, nonprofit organizations)
• High-level government administrative and communications experience
• Public relations/client support: media, corporate
• Event planning
• Project management
• Writing/editing

• Office of Congressman Doug Lamborn, District Office Administrator/Staff Assistant/Writer/Editor, Colorado Springs, CO, 2015-01-01, 2020-12-31, Oversees administration of district congressional office. Creates/sends congratulations and reference letters to constituents and federal officials. Editing of news releases and outreach materials.
• City of Colorado Springs – Communications, Office of the Mayor, Administrator, writer, editor, photographer, Colorado Springs, CO, 2013-01-01, 2015-12-31, Administrator of City Communications office and Springs TV production studios. Writing: Mayor letters of congratulations, thank you, support, welcome, condolence, etc. Writing/editing included proclamations, media quotes and other communications. Op-eds; Mayor’s blog; social media posts; daily news clippings
• Mayor’s website management, including daily newsfeed and photos. City news releases. All America City Award application essay, articles for City officials for local publications. Editing: Editor of City employee newsletter. General Communications projects.
• USA Racquetball, Editor in Chief, Racquetball magazine (national quarterly publication), Colorado Springs, CO, 2010-01-01, 2013-12-31, Acquired and edited all articles, advertisements, columns, calendars, rankings, event results, promos and donor information. Devised initial plan, organized files, and collaborated with designer from initial creative concepts through final design and publication of each issue. Communicated with columnists, contributors, advertisers, players, webmaster, staff and board members to ensure excellence, legal compliance and quality representation of the association. Executive Assistant to the CEO. Provided comprehensive administrative support of the CEO. Managed editorial oversight of e-newsletter and website.
• Church and Para Church Ministries, Teacher; Speaker; Counselor; Writer; Editor, Boise, ID, 2001-01-01, 2005-12-31, Performed diverse pastoral leadership responsibilities. Wrote and taught life-study series. Co-produced multi-media presentations and fundraisers. Produced citywide prayer events. Director of Women’s Ministries. Counseled and mentored women and their families. Managed a direct line staff of ten women. Produced special events, retreats and conferences. Editor, Global Network of Christian Ministries national newsletter.
• National Day of Prayer, Focus on the Family, Executive Assistant to NDP Vice Chairman and FOF Vice President, Colorado Springs, CO, 1997-01-01, 2001-12-31, Scheduling, correspondence, meetings, corporate events, and travel arrangements. Department Administrative Assistant. Provided broad clerical support to staff. Wrote and edited projects for NDP Chairman Shirley Dobson. Freelance projects. Edited 500-page Volunteer Coordinator Manual and transferred to CD media format. Co-wrote book-length adult prayer curriculum (now sold by Gospel Light Publications). Other published writing includes two articles written for FOF Magazine, circulation 2,000,000.