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Maine

Portland, Maine Area

Created and coordinated all communications efforts and strategies for the diocese for the entire state of Maine, including over 300,000 members, 141 churches, and 10 schools. Created and distributed daily internal communications to more than 2,500 employees. Created and distributed daily external communications and press releases to more than 300 media members and an electronic mailing list of 40,000, including feature stories and videos that were regularly utilized by the media.Communicated with the media on a daily basis and served as the media contact on all issues. Served as the spokesperson in live and taped interviews. Completed media training for many leaders and stakeholders. Oversaw statewide budgets for more than 80 offices and departments. Created job descriptions and completed interview and hiring process. Led re-design of the diocesan website at www.portlanddiocese.org.Created all content and strategy for diocesan social media pages. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter audiences quadrupled. Annually produced six editions of Harvest Magazine which has a readership of over 100,000 Maine residents. Wrote public statements and speeches for the bishop and other leaders. Prepared strategy and materials for development efforts that generated over $3.5 million in donations during annual Appeal, an increase of nearly 30%. Planned and organized the Harvest Ball, an annual fundraising event for Harvest Magazine. Corporate sponsorships increased 500% and attendance grew over 50% to more than 500 people. Worked with parishes on capital campaigns that raised over $35 million,Wrote grant proposals and secured funding from ten different foundations. Met with individual donors and corporate executives to garner financial support for diocesan programs, ministries, and initiatives.Frequently communicated with national, state, and local government leaders on issues related to the diocese as well as co-sponsored social service programs.

Portland, Maine, United States

Anchored and reported on the ABC station’s morning newscasts in a daily environment of constant changes and deadline shifts.Winner of an Emmy Award, Associated Press Awards and Maine Association of Broadcasters Awards for writing, anchoring, hosting, reporting, videography, and producing.Helped lead installation and enhancement of social media platforms at the station, leading to increased viewership, community connection, and advertising revenue. Wrote, produced, and anchored award-winning nightly sportscasts for the ABC station’s 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts and daily webcasts.Reported live from local, state, and national events, including the World Series and Super Bowl.Wrote feature stories for Athlete of the Week and other weekly segments that spotlighted community leaders and students excelling at area high schools.

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Anchored, produced, and wrote nightly sportscasts for the ABC station’s 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts.Produced special projects for the station and anchored live from the Super Bowl, World Series, U.S. Open, and NCAA Tournament as well as hundreds of local and state events. Multiple Associated Press Awards and an Emmy Award for hosting, writing, anchoring, and producing.

Broadcast Journalism, 3.75

Activities and Societies: Honors Program at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications (Required GPA of 3.75). Major of Broadcast.

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