Finding opportunities to link ideas, events, people, problems and solutions is my jam. I am a natural networker, a connector; thriving on building relationships and making connections. I enjoy starting conversations with people and asking questions. And I firmly believe that nobody does their best work in a silo; everyone benefits from collaboration and a diverse set of viewpoints.I welcome the challenge of taking charge of a project and creating something new. I understand the importance of being flexible, but will always defend something (or someone) I believe in. You'll never doubt my enthusiasm when diving into a new project; I'm motivated by creating something new. The age-old cliche is around for a reason: “no idea is a bad idea.” Ideas become actions and actions get things moving. I believe action is the best learning device, and experimentation is key to success. I appreciate honesty and believe that the truth is the best place to begin, even if it's unpleasant. I pride myself on my professional attitude, which I combine with a strong dose of common sense and the ability to maintain a sense of humor. Those are my words; these are a few words my friends and colleagues have used to describe me over the years: leader, humorous, kind, enthusiastic, loyal, humble, straightforward, passionate, and creative. You can read more about what other people think on LinkedIn. And if you’d like to summarize me into four letters, please use ENFJ.With all this in mind, the experience listed below will probably make a lot of sense. My 15+ years of experience includes:Holistic social media program developmentEmployee engagement & advocacyDigital content strategy & development Paid social media strategy and executionCommunity managementIntegrated communication & marketingProgram implementationPublic/Media relationsNPO volunteer recruitment/management and fundraising