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Chamberlain, South Dakota, United States

Lead communications efforts by developing and executing strategies and plans to advance identity with key audiences of St. Joseph Indian School. Work with partners including students, families, donors and staff to communicate and advance visibility of the school’s mission.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Work with dioceses, parishes, schools and ministries to develop strategic integrated marketing and communications plans establishing clear and aspirational goals. Brand development to capture the essence of mission and equip teams to bring the brand to life in communications and everyday ministry.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Lead branding activities that drive increased awareness of First Premier bank cards. Oversee direct and digital marketing strategy to acquire new card holders.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

As director of parish and school services, assisted parishes and schools with governance and strategic planning issues. Ensured adherence to diocesan standards of identity, academic excellence and fiscal responsibility. Coordinated the mergers of parishes, sale of property and the launch of a new parish. Met with pastors, principals and leadership teams to develop strategic plans, goals and improved team dynamics. Crisis management of situations within parishes and schools.Served as the Bishop’s delegate to the education formation team providing daily leadership, supervision and strategic direction. The team included the offices of Catholic schools; adult discipleship; youth discipleship; marriage, family and respect life; Marian apostolate and the office of worship. Created overall team mission and objectives. Worked with each director to create and implement action plans to better serve parishes and people in the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Lead the establishment of the South Dakota Catholic Conference in conjunction with the Diocese of Rapid City.Accomplishments• Creation of South Dakota Catholic Conference• Integration of team mission and strategy• Coordination of special projects• Launch of new parish• Development and management of departmental budgets• Oversaw plans for Diocesan events

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Provided leadership and strategic vision for newly created corporate communications department as a member of the leadership team for the restructuring of system wide marketing and communication. Directed all internal communication activities for the entire system. Created infrastructure to reach over 15,000 employees including physicians, leaders, board members, sponsors and policy makers. Provided key information and talking points to develop brand advocates. Created and managed the leadership communication forum for rapid communications. Partnered with public policy department to develop position statements. Assisted mission departments in efforts to increase understanding of mission and values. Managed communication at regional and local facilities across South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa.Accomplishments:• Strategic communication plan development and implementation• Creation of leadership communication forum• Budget planning and management• Management of remote staff across four states• Created internal crisis management communication plan• Developed and managed change management communication for staff

Sioux Falls, Sd

Developed and implemented new brand, product and service line marketing strategy for the health system. Oversaw creation and execution of product and service line marketing strategies. Managed brand standards and naming nomenclature served as lead for signage plan. Served as spokesperson. Supervised central office marketing team, as well as collaboration with leadership from regional marketing staff. Coordinated brand-related customer perception research studies. Managed relationships with system wide ad agencies and creative partners. Forged relationships with departments in Avera central office advising on marketing and communication issues. Served on pandemic preparation, planning and communication committees.Accomplishments:• Budget planning and management • Strategic marketing plan development and management• Developed brand architecture and brand standards• Public relations including media management• Crisis communication management• Coordinated public perception and physician satisfaction surveys

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Responsible for media relations, and crisis communication management. Worked with Bishop and diocesan leadership team to create communication plans. Oversaw parish communication strategy, including diocesan newspaper. Created first Diocesan web strategy and website, production of weekly radio program and televised Mass. Developed and implemented the initial marketing and communication strategy for the Diocese and the Catholic Foundation events, annual appeal and multimillion-dollar campaigns. Served on the national press corps for the 1999 Papal visit of Pope John Paul II to St. Louis, MO.Accomplishments:• Oversaw development of first Diocesan website• Managed crisis communication situations• Worked with Foundation on initiation of fundraising events• Developed marketing and communications strategies

Master'S Degree, Business Administration

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism