• Devise and implement overall communications strategy for the Foundation, surfacing key learnings to inform future strategy and planning. • Develop and manage the Foundation’s editorial calendar aligned with portfolio strategies and planned grantmaking—this includes overseeing content and growth/development for the Overdeck Family Foundation newsletter, blog, social media, marketing resources, and website. • Oversee the Foundation’s event strategy and calendar while supporting external… Show more • Devise and implement overall communications strategy for the Foundation, surfacing key learnings to inform future strategy and planning. • Develop and manage the Foundation’s editorial calendar aligned with portfolio strategies and planned grantmaking—this includes overseeing content and growth/development for the Overdeck Family Foundation newsletter, blog, social media, marketing resources, and website. • Oversee the Foundation’s event strategy and calendar while supporting external thought leadership opportunities for program officers and Foundation leadership. • Secure timely stories and op-eds for the Foundation and its grantees in national and local education and philanthropy media outlets.• Support the Foundation's communications-focused grantmaking efforts, from sourcing to analysis and strategic planning. Show less

• Managed media relations needs of Scholastic business units, with a specific focus on Scholastic Education Solutions.• Oversaw logistics and communications for the Scholastic Kids Press program, an award-winning team of Kid Reporters, ages 10–14, from around the world who publish news "for kids, by kids."• Served as editor of EDU, the official Scholastic education blog; managed all year-round editorial planning in addition to copy editing original content from authors, experts, and… Show more • Managed media relations needs of Scholastic business units, with a specific focus on Scholastic Education Solutions.• Oversaw logistics and communications for the Scholastic Kids Press program, an award-winning team of Kid Reporters, ages 10–14, from around the world who publish news "for kids, by kids."• Served as editor of EDU, the official Scholastic education blog; managed all year-round editorial planning in addition to copy editing original content from authors, experts, and educators. • Developed and launched Scholastic 'Teacher & Principal School Report: 2nd Edition' national survey of public school Pre-K–12 educators on critical issues affecting schools and districts.• Member of the Scholastic Diversity Steering Committee dedicated to advocating for an equitable, inclusive workplace and supporting the publishing and promotion of underrepresented voices and stories. Show less

• Developed and executed creative campaigns and cultivated relationships with the media to raise national awareness of Scholastic Education division’s spokespeople, products, and programs.• Spearheaded logistics and communications for special projects including 2016 Scholastic News Student Vote, SLJ School Librarian of the Year Awards, Scholastic News Kids Press Corps roundtable interview with former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Scholastic 'Teacher & Principal School Report'… Show more • Developed and executed creative campaigns and cultivated relationships with the media to raise national awareness of Scholastic Education division’s spokespeople, products, and programs.• Spearheaded logistics and communications for special projects including 2016 Scholastic News Student Vote, SLJ School Librarian of the Year Awards, Scholastic News Kids Press Corps roundtable interview with former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Scholastic 'Teacher & Principal School Report' state-specific data. • Supervised corporate social media channels through strategic planning, content development, and engagement campaigns such as product sweepstakes and author Twitter chats.• Actively contributed ideas and stories to Scholastic corporate blogs, “On Our Minds” and “EDU” in addition to maintaining online press kits for internal division clients.• Completed Scholastic Academy of Leadership Excellence, an advanced development program designed to hone key skills and abilities in leading teams, business objectives, operational effectiveness, and personal effectiveness.• Notable secured media coverage: Adweek, Digital Book World, Tech & Learning, WCHE-AM, Metro Parent Magazine, eSchool News, Education Week, Education World, Naples Daily News, Metro New York, etc. Show less

• In addition to daily media relations efforts, joined Corporate Communications social media team to manage all social media efforts for Scholastic Education.• Provided continuous communications support for Scholastic Education, Scholastic Library Publishing, and Scholastic Classroom Magazines divisions.• Notable secured media coverage: Education Week, The New York Times, GalleyCat, Sinclair Broadcast Group, WNYC The Takeaway, WPMI-TV (NBC), Fishbowl NYC, Education Dive, WBFF-TV… Show more • In addition to daily media relations efforts, joined Corporate Communications social media team to manage all social media efforts for Scholastic Education.• Provided continuous communications support for Scholastic Education, Scholastic Library Publishing, and Scholastic Classroom Magazines divisions.• Notable secured media coverage: Education Week, The New York Times, GalleyCat, Sinclair Broadcast Group, WNYC The Takeaway, WPMI-TV (NBC), Fishbowl NYC, Education Dive, WBFF-TV (FOX), etc. Show less

• Worked to brainstorm creative ideas for broadcast, print, and digital public relations campaigns in promotion of internal clients the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Scholastic Education, and Scholastic Library Publishing, in addition to the overall corporate brand.• Key Projects: Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, National Student Poets Program, Scholastic News Kids Press Corps, and Primary Sources: A project of Scholastic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.•… Show more • Worked to brainstorm creative ideas for broadcast, print, and digital public relations campaigns in promotion of internal clients the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Scholastic Education, and Scholastic Library Publishing, in addition to the overall corporate brand.• Key Projects: Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, National Student Poets Program, Scholastic News Kids Press Corps, and Primary Sources: A project of Scholastic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.• Notable secured media coverage: Bustle, Language Magazine, Refinery29, The Huffington Post, Salt Lake Magazine, WTOP-FM, KUT-FM NPR Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, PBS NewsHour, New York 1 News, New Mexico Style, Good Morning Arizona, etc. Show less

• Supported senior staff by coordinating projects and preparing status reports for client accounts Aggregate Knowledge, EyeVerify, Lynda.com, NetBase, ParAccel, and Seagate Technology.• Utilized Sysomos, Traackr, and Cision programs to write pitches, read and compile all client media coverage, identify appropriate trade/business media contacts for upcoming pitches, and track relevant industry news.• Obtained client online and print coverage in Ad Operations Online, BizReport… Show more • Supported senior staff by coordinating projects and preparing status reports for client accounts Aggregate Knowledge, EyeVerify, Lynda.com, NetBase, ParAccel, and Seagate Technology.• Utilized Sysomos, Traackr, and Cision programs to write pitches, read and compile all client media coverage, identify appropriate trade/business media contacts for upcoming pitches, and track relevant industry news.• Obtained client online and print coverage in Ad Operations Online, BizReport, Candy Industry, ClickZ, EverythingPR, The Huffington Post, MarketingCharts, MarketingProfs, Silicon Prairie, Silicon Valley Business Journal, etc. Show less

• Supported all admin work for five client accounts: Best Western, BranchOut, Pearl.com, TiVo, and Wholesome Sweeteners. • Provided full-time support for client accounts by attending meetings and working with teams to prepare frequent status reports, meeting agendas, and action items.• Proactively researched, developed media lists, drafted and sent media pitches/press releases, and tracked subsequent coverage, resulting in client stories in The Yuma Sun, American Fitness Magazine,… Show more • Supported all admin work for five client accounts: Best Western, BranchOut, Pearl.com, TiVo, and Wholesome Sweeteners. • Provided full-time support for client accounts by attending meetings and working with teams to prepare frequent status reports, meeting agendas, and action items.• Proactively researched, developed media lists, drafted and sent media pitches/press releases, and tracked subsequent coverage, resulting in client stories in The Yuma Sun, American Fitness Magazine, and more. Show less

• Composed blog posts for the GrabCAD company blog, with an engaged readership of over 137,000 registered CAD (computer-aided design) users and mechanical engineers.

• Supported Account Executives in managing five client accounts: Gulfstream, Breeders’ Cup, EB Horn, Red Sox, and Red Bend. • Conducted thorough research for potential client outreach and new business advertising opportunities. • Gained an understanding of advertising via account services tasks, such as submitting insertion orders, new project requests, project change requests, and creative briefs.

• Worked in the Lancôme Press Office, a division of L'Oréal, to monitor and record all Lancôme print/online media coverage in the UK. • Communicated with UK customers and media by managing social media platforms, responding to sample requests or product inquiries, and composing press releases.• Revamped the @LancômeUK Twitter account, including a profile redesign and launch of “All I Want for Christmas is Lancôme” Twitter contest, resulting in over 500 new Twitter followers.

• Acted as Account Coordinator for four client accounts: J.Jill, Backyard Farms, Kahtoola, and Jones & Vining. • Pitched editors, fulfilled sample requests, and composed media lists, hot sheets, and news releases, resulting in Southern Seasons Magazine and About.com feature coverage.• Enhanced the firm’s SEO via social media monitoring and publishing weekly posts on the company blog. • Gained branding experience as part of the internal marketing team to evaluate and rebrand… Show more • Acted as Account Coordinator for four client accounts: J.Jill, Backyard Farms, Kahtoola, and Jones & Vining. • Pitched editors, fulfilled sample requests, and composed media lists, hot sheets, and news releases, resulting in Southern Seasons Magazine and About.com feature coverage.• Enhanced the firm’s SEO via social media monitoring and publishing weekly posts on the company blog. • Gained branding experience as part of the internal marketing team to evaluate and rebrand CerconeBrownCompany. Show less

• Assisted artists in the installation process, managed gallery's social media, continually updated main contacts database, and conducted community outreach to promote upcoming exhibitions.• Obtained media coverage for Bedford Gallery in Alaska Airlines Magazine and Diablo Magazine.

• Managed reception desk including daily gallery income, visitation records, membership, and gallery maintenance.