- Curated the editorial calendar and served as lead editor for a monthly health and lifestyle magazine serving eastern Virginia- Managed a team of staff writers- Contributed feature-length articles to the magazine, as well as copy for sponsored content and advertisements- Coordinated with graphic designers, an advertising team and printing company to produce a high-quality publication- Established relationships with local healthcare professionals, medical facilities and hospital networks and worked with them to develop editorial content - Attended community and press events- Created and implemented strategic public relations plans for the agency's clients, all of whom were in the healthcare industry. Needs included press releases, social media, website maintenance, white papers and photography

- Planned and executed pre-, at- and post-show public relations strategies for two major trade shows (one annual HVACR trade show and one biennial show geared toward CPI professionals)- Established and maintained relationships with media contacts covering related fields- Wrote and distributed press releases, articles and blog posts on show-related announcements and topics- Successfully managed press rooms at both trade shows by creating guideline documents for internal use, exhibitor use and media use- Coordinated media relations and social media efforts for smaller building product brands, including acoustic panels, high-performance glass and louvered roofs and awnings

Performed administrative duties and media and design work for the Town of Surf City, North Carolina's Parks and Recreation Department

- Helped to promote a variety of local, regional and statewide clients - Wrote and distributed press releases - Established relationships with media outlets throughout the state - Organized and implemented publicity events- Attended legislative events relevant to projects and campaigns - Completed research projects to gain a better understanding of clients’ key publics and how to reach them