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Los Angeles, California, United States

Coordinated with leadership and oversaw communications for expansion of top-level domains (TLDs) to create cohesive messages for community and public. Managed internal communications and served as liaison to new gTLD Project Team.• Developed and executed communication plans for various international audiences and stakeholders, remaining consistent with brand and on timetable for launch.• Wrote announcements, blogs, talking points and social media posts, conveying importance of next round of top-level domains.

An Internet circumvention app with 150+ global downloads for desktop and mobile. Used in regions such as China, Iran, and Russia. Partially funded by the U.S. State Department to offer free and open Internet. Oversaw global Communications Team for over 150M+ users across diverse countries, cultures and languages.• Created awareness that reached audiences in global regions that needed access to free and open Internet through communication plans and strategies.• Wrote public statements and press releases for publication, elevating product and power to ensure stable, secure and unified Internet. Responded to breaking global situations impacting product and mission.• Increased brand awareness by creating brand guide and strategic campaigns that publicly expressed vision, mission and values.• Led social media and multimedia campaigns from multiple global regions through strategic video, written copy and images that spoke to each diverse culture.• Maintained relationships with press, such as Vice, NPR, Reuters and NYT, elevating global impact in pursuit of uncensored Internet.• Corresponded and secured media coverage with reporters when Iran protests broke out in 2020, ensuring awareness that astounding 20% of Iran’s Internet ran through application despite government censure.

Glendale, California, United States

A film and media production company with credits that include:AFTER THE REALITY (starring Matthew Morrison and Sarah Chalke) - Shepherded from fundraising to script writing, film direction and marketing, resulting in celebrated release on Netflix and international distribution.BOATS AGAINST THE CURRENT (starring Jason Ritter and Kelen Coleman)USOFANDERSON.COM - a web series odyssey (starring Weezer, Blue Man Group) - Nominated for Upper-Midwest Emmy - 1 Million YouTube Views

Minneapolis And Los Angeles

Wrote and brand strategized for global clients.• Mpls St. Paul Magazine (readership 330K): wrote monthly column about Minnesotan living in Los Angeles for 10+ years, offering insight into MN experience and attracting tourism and brand of Minnesota while also garnering a following.• mspmag.com blogger: created editorial content about life in Minneapolis and Los Angeles, celebrity culture and politics, providing insight into celebrity culture and its impact on Midwest.• Delta Sky Magazine (readership 3.5M): Captivated diverse audience by writing travel stories and celebrity profiles. Managed social media for events, such as Grammys and celebrity cover photo shoots, revealing complexity and excitement.

Wrote a monthly column reflecting on my Minnesota roots and my life in Los Angeles.

Oversaw client relations and communication. Interpreted creative briefs and wrote promotional copy.• Wrote website copy and promotional materials for prospective clients, explaining how boutique agency offered superior attention to detail.• Used communications materials to pitch to potential clients, securing contracts.

Delta Sky Magazine (readership 3.5M): Captivated diverse audience by writing travel stories and celebrity profiles. Managed social media for events, such as Grammys and celebrity cover photo shoots, revealing complexity and excitement.

Created comedic viral content for both DailyShow.com during the 2008 RNC. Content included the hit Sarah Palin rap, “High Stickin’ Hockey Mom.”

Producer for an episode of PBS FRONTLINE World, a Public Broadcasting Service’s weekly global documentary series. Traveled, filmed, and produced a film following the controversial 500-mile oil and gas pipeline along Russia’s far east Island of Sakhalin.