Accomplished and award-winning communications strategist with a diverse background in marketing, public relations, and digital advertising within government and the private sector, as well as experience in law enforcement and emergency management.As a supervisor in the nationally recognized communications team of California's second-largest school district, I oversee content creation and the implementation of strategic marketing initiatives to better serve the needs of 100,000 students and their families in the San Diego region.My direct experience includes design and implementation of full-featured marketing plans and advertisingcampaigns across a variety of industries, as well as strategic community relations and public affairs initiatives.Awards/Certifications/Training:- Excellence in Journalism for PR, PIO and Trade Publications, San Diego Press Club- 5x NSPRA Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award- 2x CALSPRA publications award recipient- Edward L. Bernays Bronze Award, Newsletters, Public Relations Society of America- Hubspot Certification, Email Marketing- Certificate in Ethical Communication for Social Media, Univ. of Sydney- Certificate in Tourism Crisis Management, University of Florida- Certificate in Writing for Web & Mobile, Aquent- U.S. Army Leader's Training Course Certification- Washington State Peace Officer Certification- DHS Active Shooter Engagement Certification- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications: National Incident Management System, Active Shooter,Social Media in Emergency Management, Emergency Planning