Develop content and content strategies that address the intersection of finance and sustainability for the publication Means & Matters (meansandmatters.com).

The Calumet Collaborative catalyzes innovative partnerships between Illinois and Indiana community, government, business and nonprofit stakeholders to advance a thriving Calumet region through sustainable development. Responsibilities: • Plan, develop and execute all of the organization’s communications, including social media, news articles, newsletters, project briefs, internal communication plans and managing the organization's website• Manage programs for Brownfield redevelopment, conservation, wayfinding, and heritage preservation • Engage 40+ stakeholders to work on programs in a collaborative manner• Help develop MOUs, grant applications, and reports for Board Member review

DELs Communications Committee ChairDelta Institute is a nonprofit that collaborates with communities to solve complex environmental challenges across the Midwest.DELs signature event is BOOST - a live, crowd-funded pitch fest that supports sustainable innovations in the Chicagoland area.

UN Climate Change SecretariatCommunications and Outreach (CO) Programme, Momentum for Change (MfC)Momentum for Change shines a light on climate action around the globe.• Ran MfC’s social media accounts, created strategy and content, reported on performance• Wrote press releases, articles, communication plans, concept notes, and newsletters• Wrote content for website and update website when necessary• Helped plan and support MfC presence at COP23 (Conference of the Parties)

Associate Media Director• Drew insights from qualitative and quantitative data to inform and create multi-media advertising strategies in line with a client’s business goals and objectives• Activated and reported on multi-media tactics to show how client’s goals such as raising awareness or increasing ROI were achieved• Successfully helped pitch and implement an innovative digital media measurement plan with advanced KPIs• Built detailed project timelines and used frequent, efficient communication to ensure clients and teams adhered to deadlines• Developed and presented new business pitches to prospective clients• Managed a 6-person strategy team of supervisors and associates• Liaised between multiple teams and client to foster positive cross-organizational relationships • Negotiated and managed digital programmatic buys that required constant optimization• Managed budgets of $100 million and created Scopes of Work (SOWs) that were integral to receive project fundingPast Role: Supervisor• Researched and explored targets to develop insights key to the campaign’s success• Led status calls and presented media recommendations to clients• Created an extensive digital advertising report, including result-driven recommendations• Managed Associate; oversaw competitive reports and managed small media plansPast Role: Associate• Trafficked, managed and reported on digital campaigns• Compiled competitive spending reports on national and international levels• Analyzed plans and stewarded buys for 2011-12 television upfront

Advertising Sales• Found new advertisers to bring into the weekly magazine by research, cold calling, and cold e-mailing and pitching• Acted as an advertising and marketing consultant for smaller clients• Account maintenance such as entering ads and collecting artwork weekly, campaign follow up and billing

• Traveled to nationwide locations to help coordinate showcase, playoff and finals week events for youth soccer clubs• Worked with hotels and hospitality to create large rooming lists, catering menus, and reserved meeting space with AV equipment• Evaluated scholarship applications and distributed Nike product to scholarship participants

Wrote promotional copy for the magazine's "Get This" contest.Helped plan, set up and organize promotions at a variety of summer events. Maintained company's MySpace and Facebook websites, and posted Craigslist.org ads.Team Director for DePaul's launch of the Time Out Chicago Campus Ambassadors (campus promotion team).Formed relationships with Starbucks, Macy's, and Chicago Blackhawks by holding promotions on campus.

Created ads, newsletter layouts, flyers and media packets for clients using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.Traveled to the PGA Championship; register and help guests in our hospitality tent.Created extensive guests lists for events, expense reports, and performed data entry in Microsoft Excel. Called companies and obtained quotes for a variety of products and services.Planned sales promotion trips for clients, which included booking flights, hotels, tee times, and creating itineraries.Performed receptionist duties such as transferring phone calls, making Fed Ex labels, and shipping packages.

Developed strong communication skills with customers and provided customer support.Organized, cleaned, cashiered, and helped with visual merchandising in the Gap Body department.