I manage strategic communication efforts including marketing, public relations, event planning, student development, and graphic design for the Department of Recreational Sports.

Managed the client's public relations, advertising and community relations functions for Singing River Hospital, Ocean Springs Hospital, two medical parks, and numerous outlying specialty clinics.Public Relations:- served as assistant crisis communication and media spokesperson for organization- created and distributed news content across multiple online, social and digital media channels- produced weekly "Live Healthy"​ SRHS-sponsored TV show- conducted facility tours for community groups- managed organization's speakers bureau- planned and executed numerous internal and external community events for Health System including ribbon cuttings, grand openings of medical parks and hospital expansions- cultivated strong relationships with local and regional media- administered and tracked annual communications budgetAdvertising:- enforced brand standards to maintain organization's image- performed print and digital media buys and evaluated sponsorship requests to maximize organization's image- wrote marketing plans to supplement overall integrated communications strategic plan- tracked and measured ad purchases and social media engagement for overall effectiveness and return on investmentCommunity Relations:- served as community liaison for Health System through participation on several boards and committees across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including United Way, Excel By 5, PRAM, Relay for Life and March of Dimes organizations.- planned and executed annual free children's health and wellness fair featuring interactive exhibits and screenings for children across the MS Gulf Coast- managed medical tent response at Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic professional golf tournament

Managed comprehensive communications, media relations and event planning for organization. Ran annual fundraising campaign throughout the community that exceeded $2 million each year. Served as community liaison on numerous committees and boards throughout the community including, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Leadership Jackson County, Public Relations Association of Mississippi and Mississippi Scholars program. Served as media spokesperson for organization. Conducted public speaking to numerous community groups and workplaces to help promote mission of United Way and importance of annual fundraising campaign.

Served on public relations team to promote all events and maintain strong national, regional and local image of casino resort property and its services. Wrote and distributed social media and news release content to national, regional and local media. Maintained strong relationships with all media while pitching story ideas and fielding requests. Gave property tours to groups and VIP guests. Planned and executed media related events to promote resort offerings and services to their audience. Monitored competitor ads and news for organization.