The senior communications professional for Orange County’s leading provider of human and social services, developing and executing the department’s internal and external communications plans.An award-winning copywriter, skilled at producing a wide range of marketing content, including announcements, bios, brochures, emails, executive remarks, features, presentations, statements, etc. The executive speech writer for the department director and deputy directors as well as both an advisor and editorial contributor for the department’s division managers and their leadership teams. Crafts internal monthly newsletter and coordinates annual all-employee celebration event, two notable achievements of internal marketing strategy meant to raise morale and keep staff informed. Overseeing redesign of marketing materials and led neighborhood-specific outreach efforts, two notable achievements of external marketing strategy meant to raise public awareness of services. Produces positive news coverage in all of Orlando’s mainstream outlets; crafts wide range of press-focused communications, including announcements, press releases, media statements, and story pitches.Serves as a liaison between the department and other internal and external entities, ensuring seamless communication and strong collaborations that make an impact for the people of Orange County.

• A media representative who interacts with journalists on a daily basis, responding to media inquiries, providing on-site assistance, and communicating institutional positions. • Produces prominent media attention by pitching story ideas to news outlets, including the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Business Journal, and Central Florida’s four national network affiliates. • Executes major initiatives and projects—from the idea phase to finalization—including a monthly newsletter of significant media results and a series of crisis communications plans. • An award winning writer, adept at drafting internal and external communications, including announcements, bio sketches, feature stories, press releases, and talking points. • Utilizes media contacts databases, media monitoring services, and other industry technologies—including TVEyes, Meltwater, and Muck Rack—on a near daily basis.

• Recognized by the International Association of Business Communicators, the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, and the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania, among other media associations.• Primary media relations professional for 14 separate university divisions; proactively engages the news media to publicize the achievements and endeavors of a diverse set of constituents.• Draft public information documents—announcements, bios, news releases, statements, etc.—that are routinely used for other purposes, including annual reports, presentations, and social media.• Work with the news media—communicating positions, coordinating interviews, pitching story ideas, responding to press queries, etc.—with accuracy, tact, and professionalism. • Serve as a staff writer for the University’s official news platform—writing feature articles, news briefs, profile stories, and related content—highlighting Pitt’s faculty, staff, and students. • Collaborate closely with internal colleagues and senior officials to implement a range of public relations strategies that tell institutional stories in clear and compelling ways.• Adept at using media-support databases—including Cision and Meltwater—to research press contacts, maintain targeted media lists, and track coverage results. • Engage broad audiences through social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter.

• Wrote articles, internal communications, news releases, and talking points for senior staff. • Coordinated internal efforts towards winning local and national public relations awards. • Served as a media contact during ceremonies, filming projects, and press events. • Managed the planning and execution of special events and projects.

• Supervised interns, wrote articles and news releases, and compiled daily report of media results.