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Poughkeepsie, NY, US

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Provides targeted communications consulting, media engagement and project management for a variety of private clients comprised of both local and international entities. Core competencies include:− Corporate Communications− Project Management− Strategic Analysis & Planning− Issues & Crisis Communications− Technology Sector Expertise− Public Affairs &.

Greater Seattle Area

Greater Seattle Area

Managed executive communications, media strategy, proactive outreach and crisis response regarding corporate-wide cybersecurity and privacy issues for Microsoft Trustworthy Computing− Day-to-day activities included business planning, media management and engagement, cultivating client and reporter trust, and directing efforts of a 20-member team including.

Greater Seattle Area

Assisted managing account team and clients, drove corporate integration, authored media strategy and outreached regarding privacy issues, cybersecurity policy and online safety initiatives for Microsoft Trustworthy ComputingPrivacy Issues:− Managed company-wide privacy issues to determine press strategy, corporate positioning and needed internal and.

Greater New York City Area

Managed teams, strategic planning, budgeting, content creation and media management for the following clients:Smiths Detection, a threat detection technology provider for the emergency response sector and homeland security, offering ruggedized laboratory systems to ensure the safety of the general public, troops and critical infrastructure− Authored and.

Greater New York City Area

Served as digital consultant and creative strategist for all firm clients including technology companies and startups (e.g., Ericsson, Smiths Detection, Control4, Ancestry.com), financial firms (Golden Gate Capital) and quick-service restaurants (e.g., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Macaroni Grill, Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Quiznos)− Composed employee.

Greater New York City Area

Developed and implemented outreach strategies utilizing social media for corporate and healthcare clients including:− AT&T: Supported launch of original iPhone with influencer and media outreach, designed Facebook Fan Page and created content for NCAA Naismith Awards microsite− Forest Laboratories, Namenda: Conducted comprehensive audit of online.

Provo, Utah Area

• Lead chapter through goals, trainings, discussions and special events, including publishing nationally in FORUM
• Reinvigorated local chapter by aggressively recruiting and increasing annual membership by 30 percent, participating on the national governance level and Bateman competition submission
• Presented at and helped host two national conferences with more than 1,000 participants, including fundraising

• Created a two-year campaign to increase tourism and raise public perception about West Yellowstone
• Designed four online microsites, 12 published articles and a Facebook application to triple home page traffic

• Improved corporate public image and visibility through complete website redesign, media production and events
• Created, designed and published LEGACY, a printed magazine and e-newsletter highlighting club accomplishments
• Managed regional communications efforts including localizing national campaigns and promotions
• Wrote and conducted benchmark research analyzing member attitudes and public perceptions

• Prepared a comprehensive strategic business plan addressing future growth and potential political issues
• Increased visibility and doubled program participation through media outreach and website redesign

• Designed and executed an internal campaign increasing board member activity by 20 percent
• Created events and plans for the 90th anniversary including redesigning chapter logo and coordinating public events

• Reported, researched, photographed and wrote three stories a week on deadline, including 10 front page features
• Published a weekly film column for a circulation of 18,000 readers

Manaus Area, Brazil

• Supervised 200 young men while advising the organization’s president on policy and current events
• Maintained and archived financial records, balanced the budget and eliminated $30,000 of unneeded costs

• Raised more than $10,000 and involved 25 corporations in a citywide march against illegal drug use
• Organized 15 public events, press conferences and a yearly week-long youth conference with 250 participants
• Prepared monthly campaigns designed to curb drug use among teens in creative ways

Ma In Strategic Communications

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi National College Honor Society

Bachelor Of Arts, Public Relations & Communications, Business Management Minor

Activities and Societies: • PRSSA • Bradley Public Relations Firm • The Daily Universe • BYU Marching Band • BYU Student Leadership.