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Topeka, Kansas, United States

Topeka, Kansas Area

Topeka, Kansas Area

Topeka, Kansas Area

Create proactive strategic communication that builds trust, brand advocacy and engagement among audiences.• Connect and engage with departments to tell the stories of Westar’s people, performance and programs.• Design and write content, including spotlight features for Westar’s Retiree Newsletter, which is printed and mailed to 1,700 retirees.• Write and design for Westar’s internal communication channels including the eNewsletter and digital messaging.• Develop graphic elements to enhance content.• Serve as media backup spokesperson and assist the media team in messaging strategy.• Active part of media on call rotation to ensure media partners have access to outage information or other breaking news.• Researching Westar’s new online newsroom.

Topeka, Kansas

Coordinated cohesive communications and branding university-wide. Served as university spokesperson and developed media messages. Utilized event management skills to coordinate unique and memorable events.• Trusted adviser to leadership.• Spokesperson for the university and handled media relations.• Planned and implemented a wide variety of special events, which included art exhibit openings, birthday celebrations, book signings, breakfasts, Business Expo & State Fair booths, galas, ground breakings, holiday parties, mascot bootcamp, networking socials, recognition ceremonies, ribbon cuttings and tailgates.• Co-coordinated four-year sesquicentennial celebration.• Utilized graphic design skills to create materials in-house and managed brand and projects with advertising agency, which included artwork, banners, brochures, logos, postcards, promotional giveaways and signage.• Wrote and edited publications, brochures, commercials, e-mails,invitations, newsletters, speeches and web pages.• Program director of robust mascot program, which included brand management, budgeting, recruiting, supervising and training.• Actively represented Washburn on-campus and in the community.• Continuously built relationships with good customer service skills.• Served as a facilitator for 2013-14 Leadership Washburn class.

Topeka, Kansas

Regional editor for Home and Away magazine; handled all media releases and contacts; coordinated a multitude of programs and initiatives; facilitated public and governmental affairs activities.

Manhattan, Kansas

Wrote copy for event flyers, brochures, newsletters and news releases; edited copy and design of K-Stater magazine; updated K-state.com; assisted at events; and worked with staff to develop new logo and logo use standards.

Master Of Arts In Communication And Leadership, 4.0

The Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership emphasizes communication skills, self-awareness and strategic thinking and focuses.

Bachelor Of Arts In Mass Media, Emphasis In Electronic Media With A Minor In Communications