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Sycamore, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

• President of DAO Public Affairs, specializing in public and government relations campaigns. • Creation of creative messaging and strategic communication plans for clients. • Utilize extensive network to develop supportive coalitions and new business relationships.• Issue research and management. • Event coordination, including government, community and media outreach.• Digital advertising and social media engagement

Chicago, Il

Led public relations, marketing, government relations, and membership departments. Strategically planned and executed government relations, marketing, media relations, community outreach, and internal communications initiatives for Chicago-area hospitals’ public affairs campaigns. Engaged in direct lobbying on behalf of association membership and third-party entities.Oversaw and directed association and community outreach/engagement for advocacy campaigns. Produced and distributed engaging communications, including social media, advocacy alerts, white papers, quarterly healthcare publication, and weekly government and policy updates. Managed consultants and freelance writers to meet department and corporate objectives. Developed and managed department budget and key objectives. Registered lobbyist at both local and federal levels.

Chicago, Il

Represented the Treasurer to local elected officials, businesses, media, government entities, and non-profits. Developed, coordinated, and executed marketing presentations to community stakeholders on economic development loan programs. Worked closely with representatives of government programs to encourage business and job growth in the Chicago collar counties.

Palatine, Il

Represented the Congressman to business, the community, and political leaders in the district. Led all congressional communications efforts, including speeches, news releases, advertising, message development, and media relations; performed as campaign spokesperson. Managed campaign staff; recruited and supervised volunteers and interns. Implemented and maintained a campaign budget of $3.5 million. Coordinated communications between DC legislative staff and district employees.

Evanston, Il

Solicited and maintained media contacts with national and major media markets in the U.S. and Canada. Wrote press releases, media advisories, and talking points; created public service announcements, video news releases, and satellite media tours. Developed North American Rotary advertising initiatives. Reviewed and chose stories of public interest; facilitated interviews with Rotary executives and the media. Oversaw contracted agencies, consultants, and Media Coordinator. Facilitated media training to executives and staff.

Denver, Co

Provided media services to 40 House members, including media relations, media training, drafting press releases, writing weekly columns, and organizing press conferences. Summarized weekly legislative and current events at the Capitol. Supervised Assistant Press Secretary and communications interns.

St. Paul, Mn

Oversaw all research, including opposition, legislation tracking, and long-term projects. Developed and executed the Party’s overall communications efforts, including paid and earned media. Managed all internal and external communications, including releases, newsletters, and emails. Provided media training to candidates and Fortune 500 CEO; worked closely with press as Spokesperson.

Palatine, Il

Built and maintained relationships with grassroots and issue-oriented organizations across Illinois; advised candidate on issues pertinent to these groups and developed position papers. Facilitated fundraisers and campaign events for the coalition group.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts

Concentrations: Political Science and Communications

Education record

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha, Student Senate

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts

Concentrations: Political Science and Communications