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Help companies share their stories and deliver memorable brand experiences. Craft compelling narratives for human interest stories, case studies, social media content, and contributed articles.

Built organizational competencies for growing public relations agency. Problem-solved challenges as they arose in all areas of the business from HR and accounting to workflow and business processes. Created and oversaw electronic filing and workflow system; made ongoing recommendations for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. Onboarded new employees, directed and refined college intern program, wrote new business proposals, led hiring processes.With a specialty in media relations, developed communications strategies in industries such as cyber, education, non-profit, health and wellness, print, broadcast television, and automotive. Executed full-scale communications strategies designed to keep consumers safe online for the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), engaging in regular campaign outreach, media relationship building, press material creation, social media content, infographics, and extensive annual reporting. Analyzed YOY performance metrics to optimize reach and engagement.

Created regular corporate communications for innovative print pioneer attending trade shows, collaborating cross-functionally and spearheading social media strategy and content.

While quickly mastering skills in new field, secured abundant national and international print and broadcast placements for Silicon Valley based online reputation firm and local/regional hits for multiple seasons of a television series.

From Indie breakout Bon Iver to playwright Young Jean Lee and choreographer William Forsythe, I was the central coordinating point for the performing arts season consisting of 80+ music, dance and theater performances annually. Second in command to the director, I managed the growing program without additional hires as it doubled in size; reconciled the $2M annual budget; and maintained strategic partnerships with local, regional and national contemporary arts leadership.

Created over twenty original dance works for the stage, performing at venues such as Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival, Judson Church, DIA Center for the Arts, Movement Research, Dixon Place, the Red Eye Theater, Wexner Center for the Arts, the Loeb Theater (American Repertory Theater). I've served Minnesota artists at Springboard for the Arts and my choreographic and arts leadership work have been supported by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Netherlands Consulate and the Columbus Choreography Project. Taught modern dance, composition, improvisation and movement for actors: St. Olaf College, the Ohio State University, Denison College, Kenyon College, Brigham Young University, and Concord Academy.