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United States

Lead comprehensive public relations strategy, managing the transition from an external PR firm to an in-house program and securing high-profile media coverage in top-tier outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, SELF Magazine, and Forbes.Act as primary spokesperson for Kiva, responding to media inquiries and shaping the organization's public narrative.Develop and execute strategic communications and media partnerships with global brands including Slack, Atlassian, USWNTPA, Umpqua Bank, and Visa, driving awareness and impact.Lead and inspire a cross-functional communications and marketing team, overseeing key functions such as social media strategy, paid channel optimization, project management, and sponsored content development.Design and implement internal and executive communications frameworks, including employee engagement strategies, C-suite ghostwriting, change management, crisis communications, and strategic messaging for organizational initiatives.Shape CEO thought leadership and visibility, including crafting speeches, managing the CEO blog series, orchestrating high-impact conference participation, and developing persuasive presentation materials.Produce mission-driven communications resources, such as messaging toolkits, impact narratives, blogs, annual reports, brand language guides, and guest articles, to strengthen brand storytelling and alignment.Oversee a robust thought leadership program, including managing a Speaker's Bureau to secure high-value opportunities across podcasts, digital media, and traditional outlets for organizational spokespeople.Chaired the organization-wide Inclusion Committee, driving initiatives that fostered diversity, equity, and inclusion across policies, programs, and culture.

Fort Collins

Inclusive Excellence (2019–2021)- Manage and execute marketing & strategic communications needs for the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Colorado State University including communications planning, creative writing and copy editing, digital and social media, brand management, email marketing/newsletters, and website management- Provide public relations, speech writing, presentation development, and crisis management support for the Vice President and inclusive communications guidance for c-suite executives including the President's Office- Develop internal communications, including messages and campaigns, for 45,000+ university community audience, as well as responses to national dialogues and crises- Serve as the chief communicator for Diversity Symposium conference with 2,500+ attendees; develop all marketing and strategy including branding, event materials, registration processes, websites, daily participation emails, and conference PR- Supervise communications staff including annual evaluations and goal settingExtension (2019)- Managed communications, strategic planning, marketing, and branding for CSU Extension's 60+ offices across the state of Colorado- Supervise two full-time staff overseeing project management and video/design- Developed public relations strategy, including media relationships with local and state media, press release creation/distribution, and interviews- Executed crisis communications needs spanning statement creation, media interviews, and internal communication to stakeholders- Optimized processes and procedures to remedy widespread problem areas within existing mar/comm efforts; launched new project management system and creative solutions resulting in measured, positive outcomes and organization-wide adoption

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Campus Recreation (2013–2019)- Managed communications and marketing for Campus Recreation, including a 200,000 sq ft recreation center and nine program areas with 4,800 daily visitors- Supervised a creative staff of 6-10 employees with 1,230 annual design, marketing, and event-related projects; developed annual evaluations and growth plans- Developed brands, style guides, and assets for recreation facility, outdoor and fitness programs, and competitive sports teams spanning digital and traditional media - Planned an annual marketing & advertising budget of $550,000+ and executed long-term comprehensive marketing and communications strategic plans- Managed social media strategic goals and social team's engagement with a demonstrated social media growth of 945% over six years- Designed and managed award-winning website (csurec.colostate.edu), including all copy writing and navigational design, with traffic increase from 2,300 to 62,000 monthly average visitors- Executed numerous special events and developed sponsorship opportunitiesUniversity Dining (2012–2013)- Managed marketing overseeing six dining facilities with 20,000 visitors per day, including strategic planning, graphic design, food and facility photography, press releases, social media management, digital screen operation, and event promotion- Developed and managed quarterly metrics for assessing customer numbers across facilities and implemented strategies for increasing visitors as needed- Led environmental design of remodeled, award-winning dining center- Supervised a part-time intern

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Contracted part-time marketing professional for Holistic Yoga School & Studio in Fort Collins, CO. My projects included: - Development of a new Holistic Yoga School & Studio brand - Delivering brand identities assets, including logos, fonts, style guides, resource manuals, and more - Implementation of brand training for all studio teachers and staff - Launch of brand assets on website, social media, and all other digital and traditional channels - Contracted marketing project work as needed

- Composed and designed print and web-based materials to support the Fundraising, Outreach, External Relations, and Alumni Association teams- Coordinated and executed special events including galas, beach-front meals, fashion shows, conferences, and luncheons with attendance between 20-600- Facilitated event staff teams, including day-of team management- Led art direction for a national $60 million capital campaign and redesigned 30-page Alumni Association Magazine, Nimbus, for national distribution- Maintained newsletter, website, and outreach efforts

- Designed logos, advertisements, and marketing materials for clients ranging from nonprofits to commercial construction firms- Composed copywriting for traditional and digital channels across all clients- Provided strategic direction and input for client social media accounts- Served as client account manager and head project manager for the firm *Owners closed Baskerville in 2010 due to impacts of the recession

- Assisted professors in implementation of vocabulary intervention - Recorded data for publishing- Administered weekly assessments of students- Team supervisor- Trained and coordinated the student volunteers

- Responsible for acquainting students with FSU's procedures- Implemented campus tours and FAQ sessions- Served as an R/A for students staying in halls- Led educational programs for families and students- Served as a representative for the University

- Responsible for 28 full-time residents and all house operations and procedures- Mediated resident relationships and conflicts- Managed house officers and their work tasks- Planned semester house budgets- Served as ambassador for the Foundation- Awarded Head Resident of the Year for 2007-2008

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