* Profile local businesses, restaurants and Penn State athletic events for feature-length stories for publication online and in print magazine

* Foster and maintain positive image of the Senator by communicating with members of print, broadcast, and digital media* Chief writer and editor of all communications including speeches, talking points, press releases, editorials, letters and public presentations* Developed communications strategy and managed all social media and web content across multiple platforms* Research and advise Senator as Senior Staff member on important local and legislative initiatives* Manage hundreds of news inquiries every year, and proactively pitch news stories to media* Coordinator and director of Student Ambassador Program for regional high school seniors* Shoot and edit professional quality photos for use in digital, print and social media

* Lead sports and entertainment writer for high-traffic Harrisburg-area blog* Conducted various phone and email interviews with nationally-touring musicians for columns

* Manage, create and distribute all forms of written communications and serve as direct contact for all press inquiries and media relations* Prepare briefing materials, talking points and remarks for public events, interviews and news conferences* Shoot and edit photos and video for social media and media distribution * Key team member in the organization and execution of major district events such as Senior Fair and Community Safety Day * Respond to multiple constituent inquiries daily on state, local and legislative issues

* Serve as staff writer and communications contact for various Senators across Pennsylvania* Staff reporter covering various Capitol events and distributing summaries to all Caucus staff* Compile and edit annual Legislative Wrap-Up publication summarizing all legislation passed each year* Conduct on-camera interviews and edit video for caucus websites and issue-specific initiatives

* Staff sports reporter covering various high school sporting events and writing clear, concise stories for publication on tight deadlines

Planned, prepared and worked at radio promotional events including concerts and remote broadcasts