CREATIVE CIRCLE  |  REMOTE  |  2024 - PRESENT (Contract)

Led strategy and content development for two websites supporting a national organization’s visibility, impact, and community engagement. Brought an equity lens to digital communications while managing cross-functional teams and aligning efforts with organizational goals.

• Designed digital storytelling strategies to elevate community voices and demonstrate measurable impact in health, education, and social services.

• Collaborated with executive and marketing leadership to translate strategic priorities into accessible, action-oriented web content.

• Built and managed a collaborative team of contractors and staff, fostering a positive and inclusive remote work culture.

• Leveraged analytics to optimize content strategy — increasing user engagement and ensuring alignment with outreach and fundraising benchmarks.

ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC  |  REMOTE  |  2021 - 2024

Strategic lead and writer on an in-house custom communications team delivering employee-focused communications for top global brands and Fortune 500 companies.Applied inclusive design and language principles to help diverse employee populations understand and access critical health and wellness benefits.

• Created a mobile-first, multilingual Leave of Absence website for 6,000+ employees, promoting equitable access to benefits and workplace support.

• Authored the team’s first Inclusive Benefits Guide, uplifting policies that support LGBTQ+ families and advance workplace belonging.

• Led development of a global Employee Benefits site, generating 95,000+ views and 11,000+ new users — increasing access to employee care resources.

• Championed JEDI-aligned communications across the team, shaping internal best practices and improving equity across dozens of client deliverables.

TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION  |  SEATTLE, WA  |  2021 - 2021

Directed strategic communications, public relations, and digital campaigns to advance equitable, sustainable transportation policy across Washington State.

• Increased email engagement (open rates from 19% to 35%) and social media following by 30% through multimedia storytelling and advocacy content.

• Produced all messaging for events, campaigns, and donor appeals — resulting in record-breaking revenue for the annual gala.

• Led internal and external communications for the organization’s Racial Equity Action Plan (REAP), integrating JEDI values into organizational storytelling and engagement.

• Managed creative contractors and digital tools to deliver high-impact, mission-aligned content under tight deadlines.

TUCSON AUDUBON SOCIETY  | TUCSON, AZ  |  2019 - 2021

Oversaw all communications, development, and public outreach initiatives to inspire community stewardship of birds and their habitats, with a focus on equity and access.

• Directed the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA) committee, building authentic relationships with BIPOC and Indigenous communities, including Black Birders Week founders.

• Strengthened the organization’s voice through earned media, social media engagement, and culturally responsive outreach.

• Led emergency communications during a national racial justice crisis, supporting the organization’s commitment to inclusion and healing.

• Supervised communications and development staff, nurturing talent and building capacity for storytelling and donor engagement.

HOSPITALITY & FINE DINING ESTABLISHMENTS  |  PORTLAND, OR  | PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Directed marketing and service operations for high-volume restaurants with $3.5M+ annual sales. Hired and mentored diverse staff teams while managing branding, events, and community partnerships.

• Developed creative marketing campaigns that reflected each brand’s identity and connected meaningfully with the local community.

• Led large-scale public events that required high-touch service, careful coordination, and cross-team collaboration under pressure.

• Championed inclusive hiring practices and staff culture that emphasized respect, mentorship, and team success.

MULTNOMAH COUNTY GOVERNMENT HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE SYSTEM  |  PORTLAND, OR  |  2024 - PRESENT

Advise Multnomah County Homelessness Response System elected leaders and members on strategies and approaches to the Homelessness Response Action Plan.

FRIENDS OF COUCH PARK  |  PORTLAND, OR  |  2023 - PRESENT

Operate a nonprofit to activate our neighborhood park and direct all communications including the website, fundraising, and social media. Mentor the social media intern.

METROPOLITAN LEARNING CENTER  |  PORTLAND, OR  |  2023 - PRESENT

I teach Creative Writing electives courses to middle schoolers. Subjects have spanned poetry to creative nonfiction and other genres.

“Autumn Sharp has been a critical driver of our success with Leave of Absence guides, partnering with internal and client teams to get to the bottom of their policy, and convert it into a user-friendly resource for employees who are likely facing major life changes and events.”

Communications team was awarded 2 Platinum + 2 Gold

Recognized for making life in my community better for all.

2018 winner for a single poem

$11k scholarship toward a second master’s degree for winning essay