• Leads strategic communications, public relations and marketing efforts for clients, including supporting communications elements of project work, building internal business development processes and procedures, and executing on external thought leadership opportunities.• Supports business development strategy through relevant content creation, proposal writing and sourcing opportunities, thought leadership and process iteration.• Provides guidance, strategic direction and capacity focused on strategic communications, positioning, outreach and engagement, organizational process, and visibility.

Team member for high profile education-related clients such as the National Academy Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education; Managed content and event logistics for client meetings; Wrote, edited, designed, and produced program book and materials; Planned and facilitated convenings, webinars, and retreats, including A/V; Conducted strategic communications audits, including in-person interviews, data analysis and written reports; Conducted year-long case study on two grant-funded sites; Provided onsite meeting facilitation and event planning and coordination

Wrote, edited client materials; Conducted qualitative research interviews and listening audits and analyzed results; Provided input into client strategic business and communications plans; Prepared presentations; Coordinated/facilitated client meetings including writing follow up reports; Managed Website launch and marketing roll out; Carried out administrative tasks: scheduling, data entry/bookkeeping, invoicing

Assisted at-risk children in daily afterschool program, including homework help and program development; Developed lesson plans using DCPS learning standards; Executed volunteer outreach; Planned events, including community-based interactions; Created/maintained partnerships with other community-based organizations; Created academic advocacy guide; Created marketing materials; Tracked attendance using ETO software; Implemented gardening program using grant funding; Created budget for summer program; Worked with low-income families in affordable housing programs; Nourished community involvement in programming

Developed robust curriculum with focus on leadership, teamwork, and environmental awareness; Created/implemented scholarship program; Hired/supervised staff; Planned/executed events including fundraisers and parent involvement; Designed camp structure; Handled all administrative duties including budgeting and payroll; Maintained fleet; Managed correspondence and program relationships; Created/managed partnerships; Designed marketing materials; Utilized Constant Contact to develop network