As Communications and Environmental Education Manager, I oversee all environmental education and outreach programs as well as communication and public information.

As Executive Director, I oversee the day to day operations of the foundation. Focusing on the core functions of strategy, development, communications, and program delivery as it enables the foundation to achieve its long term vision.

At Northern Kentucky University, I teach 1-2 public speaking courses a semester. These courses include hybrid curriculum which integrates both in person and digital public speaking skills. I create lesson plans that cover topics across cultural competence, ethics, professional accountability, and social responsibility in communication.

At Thomas More University, I teach 2-3 public speaking courses a semester. This includes dual credit courses for local high school students earning college credit. I create lessons designed to advance fundamental concepts and critical thinking skills necessary for effective public speaking. I incorporate concepts of reflection, self concept, cultural competence, and critical thinking to ensure student success and college readiness.

I assisted organizations with all aspects of social media planning. I worked one on one with administrators and staff to create campaigns, layout schedules, and implement strategies that increased online visibility and built stronger digital communities.

As the communications director, I managed a variety of public information services for citizens, regional media, and county agencies. I developed and executed communication strategies and social media campaigns that informed citizens of available services, events, programs and news for a variety of county agencies and departments. I supervised all county video productions; including writing scripts and interview questions, conducting interviews and assisting with editing. I served as primary media contact for county government news and public information; establishing effective relationships with partner agencies and media outlets to generate coverage. I promoted and shared county government information through the Clermont 18 cable access channel, video on demand, monthly e-newsletter, press releases, media advisories, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and the Clermont County government web portal. I was responsible for creating and editing materials for both print and online formats, including press releases, media advisories, annual reports, marketing publications, website content and social media platforms. I managed and developed all content for county homepage and social media venues. I Increased web traffic and search engine optimization by coordinating social media and website efforts. In addition to the communications director role, I served as the county public information officer; I completed training to fulfill the role and learned emergency response communication skills.

During my career with Hamilton County, I managed a dual role of public relations specialist and public involvement coordinator. I developed a new public relations program, revamped an existing public involvement program and organized a social media program where none previously existed. In this position, I regularly communicated with 42 member jurisdictions to coordinate district services and administrative tasks for Phase II of the Clean Water Act regarding storm water issues. I implemented marketing strategies, event planning and public relations activities in accordance with agency mission for multiple county departments. I accomplished this by establishing goals, developing implementation strategies, and creating an annual plan of work for the program.In this role, I managed the entire program, prioritized workload, conducted research, and implemented new program ideas. I interacted with the media, regional jurisdictions, residents, and businesses to maximize exposure and promote services. I organized 5 county-wide public events per year, performed a variety of presentations and represented the county at meetings.I was responsible for developing and distributing press releases, presentations, media advisories, and news articles for the program. I created and produced publications; handling all levels of project management and vendor relations, creating conceptual designs and layouts, monitoring project budgets, and executing RFQ's.Also, I led a pharmaceutical collection group that included one of the first multi-county collection events in the area. Our first event collected over 1 ton of unwanted medications and attracted regional media and state/federal attention.

During my first year with Hamilton County, I supported the stream specialist and education specialist with large educational projects and public outreach campaigns. I led efforts to update and create new public awareness materials for federally mandated programs, I gave informational presentations, and handled all press releases.I independently managed a pollution prevention program that Installed 110 new watershed signage, delivered pollution prevention flyers to 6,500 homes, and attached "No Dumping" labels to 2,300 storm drains throughout Hamilton County. In total, facilitated 25 educational events that included coordinating hundreds of volunteers and managed all supply inventories.

Worked with Chilean Ministry of Education officials to establish an English as a Second Language program for a neighborhood elementary school and middle school. Taught daily English classes for 1st-8th grade, created lesson plans, and developed course materials.

Gained knowledge in overseas marketing strategies and international trade practices.Updated the FCS client database and contacted local organizations and companies.Assisted in connecting small business in Costa Rica with established U.S. companies and collected data for Industry Sector Reports.Edited and translated daily reports, letters and e-mails.

Promoted and recruited exhibitors and company participation for Commerce events.Learned methods and various sources of conducting market research.Observed international trade process and reviewed various trade agreements. Assisted staff with overall office management, scheduling appointments, setting up events, and making travel arrangements.