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Detroit, Michigan, United States

- Manages internal and external communications efforts supporting DTE Energy’s Customer Service and Community Engagement teams, including outreach to customers and communities throughout DTE’s service territory, initiatives to deliver energy assistance to vulnerable customers and corporate volunteerism - Leads communications for DTE’s environmental policies and sustainability initiatives, including DTE’s sustainability reporting (www.empoweringmichigan.com/dte-impact/performance)

Detroit, Michigan, United States

- Managed development of internal and external communications efforts supporting DTE Energy’s Public Affairs team, including corporate citizenship initiatives, neighborhood and community outreach, employee volunteerism, education and employment programs- Led charitable giving communications for the DTE Energy Foundation (www.DTEFoundation.com), including media relations campaigns and press conferences- Oversaw social media strategy, website development and communications for DTE’s Beacon Park (www.DTEBeaconPark.com) - Supported communication efforts for DTE’s environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG) priorities and reporting requirements

Detroit, Michigan, United States

- Coordinated and communicated DTE's sustainability narrative to employees, media outlets and other key stakeholders on DTE’s renewable energy investments, emissions reductions, environmental compliance, coal plant retirements, conservation initiatives and other related sustainability efforts- Integrated DTE's sustainability strategy and goals into a cohesive message- Provided strategic internal and external communication, counsel, and support to senior leaders within DTE's sustainability and renewable business units

Detroit, Michigan, United States

- Developed and led the implementation of strategic, integrated communication for the DTE Energy Foundation and DTE Energy’s corporate citizenship initiative - Provided counsel to management and business partners on external communications tactics, including media and public relations- Worked with DTE Energy’s communications team to plan and execute campaigns to inform, engage and align multiple audiences including employees, media, customers and the public - Integrated internal communication strategy and messaging with external/customer communication strategy and brand positioningDTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and a natural gas utility serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. As one of Michigan's leading corporate citizens, DTE Energy is a force for growth and prosperity in the 450 Michigan communities it serves in a variety of ways, including philanthropy, volunteerism and economic progress.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

- Supported key accounts in financial services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing and professional services- Directed media relations campaigns, led corporate communications strategies for a variety of clients, including crisis and issues assignments - Coordinated events ranging from celebrations and anniversaries to shareholder outreach conferences- Played an integral role in the firm’s deal advising and marketing support on over 30 transactions, ultimately earning LE&A two national finalist nominations for M&A Advisor PR Firm of the Year, and serving on the deal team for numerous awards, including M&A Advisor’s Deal of the Year Under $25 Million- Managed LE&A’s Marketing Committee, including sponsorships, events and internal initiatives- Directed LE&A’s intern program- Led the firm’s pro bono PR work for Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes, where I was also a classroom volunteer, and the West Michigan Miracle LeagueLE&A (www.lambert-edwards.com) is a top-10 Midwest-based PR firm and a top-15 investor relations firm nationally with clients based in 20 states and six countries. As Michigan’s largest PR firm – with offices in Grand Rapids, Lansing and Detroit – LE&A serves middle-market companies and national brands across a wide array of industries and is the state’s largest public affairs firm. LE&A has been named PR Week and PRNews Small Firm of the Year, honored as an Edward Lowe “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” and earned Crain’s “Michigan’s Healthiest Employers” and “Coolest Places to Work” awards. LE&A is also a global partner in PROI Worldwide, the largest partnership of independent PR firms in the world spanning 120 cities on five continents.

- Handled secretarial/administration duties - Managed office supply maintenance and purchasing - Organized digital, physical and online documents - Closed cases and coordinated storage of office materialsMorgan Associates, PLC has established a reputation for being a small firm that delivers large firm quality and results. By partnering with other firms, including some of the world's largest, Morgan Associates, PLC represents clients in commercial lawsuits throughout the United States.One of the firm's strengths lies in its use of sophisticated decision-modeling tools to manage complex commercial disputes. By creating realistic analytical models of the decisions that must be made by participants in commercial litigation, including judges, juries, opposing parties and its own client, Morgan Associates, PLC focuses litigation resources where it counts.

- Promoted events for the City of Troy, Troy Library, Museum, Parks and Rec, Nature Center & Golf Courses - Designed ads and seasonal promotions for golf courses - Wrote press releases to be distributed to local newspapers - Assisted in organizing and publicizing the annual “Troy Daze” FestivalThe mission of the Community Affairs Department is to increase community awareness and involvement in programs, services and community events. It shares information with residents, public officials, business community, and City employees utilizing all means of communication.