I worked with clients to develop communication and education strategies that helped their employees understand how to engage with and maximize retirement plan benefits. This rewarding work involved delivering digital, print, and in-person marketing projects for audiences representing diverse industries and more than $1B in retirement assets.

As the principal executive leading a comprehensive communications strategy, I oversaw internal and external communications, including media relations, social media, digital communications, and video production for a city of 120K. I implemented a KPI-driven approach to streamline processes, elevate the city’s brand, and produce compelling content, supporting the redevelopment of the city's website, and a new CRM. I served as a primary spokesperson, provided strategic counsel to leadership, and… Show more As the principal executive leading a comprehensive communications strategy, I oversaw internal and external communications, including media relations, social media, digital communications, and video production for a city of 120K. I implemented a KPI-driven approach to streamline processes, elevate the city’s brand, and produce compelling content, supporting the redevelopment of the city's website, and a new CRM. I served as a primary spokesperson, provided strategic counsel to leadership, and fostered a culture of engagement through employee communications and intranet initiatives. Show less

I led digital and internal communications teams for a community of 115K, coordinating information and content across teams, implementing a strategic communications plan, and launching an integrated storytelling process and brand strategy. I managed communications for climate, sustainability, and energy initiatives and supported the launch of an online community engagement portal, developed an internal communications strategy, and led a website redesign process.

Before being promoted to Deputy Director, Managed external communications for the City of Boulder's Public Works and Planning, Housing, and Sustainability Departments. Developed communications plans for long-range urban planning, affordable housing, transportation safety, water utilities, and development review. Served as spokesperson and member of the Communications Department.

I managed a team of 45+ at the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, overseeing communications, graphic design, and website projects generating $3M+ annual revenue. We launched national campaigns to influence transportation officials. I also led user-centered website and app projects, provided strategic counsel and technical writing for executives.

Prior to a promotion, I led a smaller team of communications, writing/editing, and logistics professionals, providing advice and oversight on the team's portfolio of projects. We developed and executed communications strategy in support of various transportation projects.

I supervised a team of 10 media-relations professionals, managing relationships with 2,000+ regional media outlets. We launched communications campaigns to encourage undercounted groups to participate in the 2010 Census. I designed print materials, digital graphics, and radio/television PSAs in multiple languages and was recognized as an Excellence in Government Award Finalist for Creativity and Innovation.

I supported the redesign of the school's website and managed the finished site. I launched and managed the school's social media networks to increase alumni participation and online traffic. Additionally, I designed and managed printed and online communications materials to promote events and distribute information to the school community, providing internal and external written, oral, and multimedia communications to school stakeholders to tell the story of the thriving educational community… Show more I supported the redesign of the school's website and managed the finished site. I launched and managed the school's social media networks to increase alumni participation and online traffic. Additionally, I designed and managed printed and online communications materials to promote events and distribute information to the school community, providing internal and external written, oral, and multimedia communications to school stakeholders to tell the story of the thriving educational community. My work to launch a new website and the school's social media portfolio built engagement, trust, and value. Show less

Managed various aspects of a nationwide marketing initiative within the Office of Presidential Libraries, including the creation of a brand and the development of printed and online communications materials as well as the implementation of ticketing/scheduling software at 11 presidential libraries. Prepared remarks for the Archivist of the United States and the Assistant Archivist for Presidential Libraries for public statements. Drafted agreements with non-government organizations to produce… Show more Managed various aspects of a nationwide marketing initiative within the Office of Presidential Libraries, including the creation of a brand and the development of printed and online communications materials as well as the implementation of ticketing/scheduling software at 11 presidential libraries. Prepared remarks for the Archivist of the United States and the Assistant Archivist for Presidential Libraries for public statements. Drafted agreements with non-government organizations to produce museum exhibits and television programs. Show less

Planned and installed art exhibits from visiting artists. Accessioned, installed, and helped maintain the permanent art collection throughout the hospital. Scheduled weekly musical and theatrical performances for patients, visitors, and staff and promoted them through the hospital and community of Iowa City, IA.