Build and maintain strong relationships in support of the district’s major projects, sites and events. Communicate across district, division and headquarters levels leadership and partner command messages, priorities and initiatives. Address all media relations, public information, community relations and command information important to the district. Senior public affairs specialist serving key working groups and command initiatives.

As both the St. Paul District Writer-Editor and Knowledge Manager, deliver high quality work products for assigned projects, including national and regional priorities, efficiently and effectively within established budgets and schedules in accordance with the USACE business processes.

Created a strategic communications program for the U. S. Corp of Engineers St. Paul District Levee Safety Program. Provided public awareness to community and stakeholders through social media channels, infographics, communication plans, newsletters, fact sheets and explainer videos.

As a member of the corporate wellness team, I provide meaningful yoga and mindfulness meditation classes to corportate clients in a virtual environment. I completed Mindfulness Teacher Training in December 2020.

Bringing evidence-based yoga and meditation practices into community health & wellness and trauma environments through the practice of body sensing, pranayama (breath), emotions and personal inquiry in small and large group gatherings.From school-age to adult, provides services in private homes, military settings, schools, churches and those living with health challenges (including cancer, anxiety, depression, trauma) through accessible iRest meditations and functional, therapeutic, and… Show more Bringing evidence-based yoga and meditation practices into community health & wellness and trauma environments through the practice of body sensing, pranayama (breath), emotions and personal inquiry in small and large group gatherings.From school-age to adult, provides services in private homes, military settings, schools, churches and those living with health challenges (including cancer, anxiety, depression, trauma) through accessible iRest meditations and functional, therapeutic, and restorative yoga to empower clients in a safe practice and foster insightful learning.200 Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation instructor (trauma-sensitive). Yoga Life Coach, Senior Chair Yoga, Hands-On Assisting, Restorative, Yin, Sound Bowls, school-aged children and cancer care. Show less

Independent contractor specializing in Department of Defense and Air Force Reserve-wide resilience and well-being resources for service members and family members transitioning through the deployment cycle. Providing attendees with mindfulness and stress reduction/strategies that build resilience and overall health.Key Accomplishments: • Help more than 3,000 service members and families annually • Provide a specialized Integrative Restoration® Meditation, an evidence-based mind-body… Show more Independent contractor specializing in Department of Defense and Air Force Reserve-wide resilience and well-being resources for service members and family members transitioning through the deployment cycle. Providing attendees with mindfulness and stress reduction/strategies that build resilience and overall health.Key Accomplishments: • Help more than 3,000 service members and families annually • Provide a specialized Integrative Restoration® Meditation, an evidence-based mind-body method that supports healing/recovery and provides coping skills that benefit military veterans/families Show less

Writer/editor for senior leader public engagements and presentations that highlight DLA Energy’s support to the Warfighter. Provided guidance and written support for commander’s internal communications. Developed strategic messaging, media talking points and internal/external community outreach programs. Blog/public website content manager highlighting enterprise-wide initiatives.Key Accomplishments:• Moderated Women’s History Month talk-show format hosting pentagon speaker; 27,000+… Show more Writer/editor for senior leader public engagements and presentations that highlight DLA Energy’s support to the Warfighter. Provided guidance and written support for commander’s internal communications. Developed strategic messaging, media talking points and internal/external community outreach programs. Blog/public website content manager highlighting enterprise-wide initiatives.Key Accomplishments:• Moderated Women’s History Month talk-show format hosting pentagon speaker; 27,000+ viewers, created script/messaging• Twice awarded Superior Civilian Service Award for creating commander’s digital hall of fame / video honoring employee legacy and execution of the commander’s fact book and public website• Authored and published more than 81 articles annually to internal and external social media platforms with media outreach • Produced resilience blog communication plan and commander’s core values leadership blog withtactics / key messages Show less

Developed consistent, effective change management communication and outreach programs through innovation and creative design initiatives. Prepared command information, correspondence and materials for public interest of agency programs and policies. Evaluated/assessed program objectives and prepared situational reports and recommendations to the agency. Key Accomplishments:• Analyzed / provided recommendations on benchmark employee survey; prepared and briefed findings/objectives to… Show more Developed consistent, effective change management communication and outreach programs through innovation and creative design initiatives. Prepared command information, correspondence and materials for public interest of agency programs and policies. Evaluated/assessed program objectives and prepared situational reports and recommendations to the agency. Key Accomplishments:• Analyzed / provided recommendations on benchmark employee survey; prepared and briefed findings/objectives to agency• Improved agency communication and awareness by creating a multi-channel communication plan with realistic tactics Show less

Directly managed the commander’s protocol executive services and senior leader programs. Launched the commander’s communication outreach initiatives for improved internal and external communications through tailored executive-level briefings, key events, oral, written and visual communication, social media and marketing branding products.Key Accomplishments:• Cultivated/sustained positive working relationships with skillful planning /independent project management with 12 directors and… Show more Directly managed the commander’s protocol executive services and senior leader programs. Launched the commander’s communication outreach initiatives for improved internal and external communications through tailored executive-level briefings, key events, oral, written and visual communication, social media and marketing branding products.Key Accomplishments:• Cultivated/sustained positive working relationships with skillful planning /independent project management with 12 directors and prepared strategic messaging for subject matter experts• Successfully launched communication campaign for public awareness of center’s objectives, programs, functions with logical and effective strategic messaging, resulting in dozens of personal testimonies of “I finally get it” regarding AFNIC’s mission Show less

Coordinated, directed, and executed all aspects of military protocol and social events for installation commander’s programs. Prepared and briefed commanders to communicate the mission, roles, functions and organizational structure to senior leaders and public interest.Key Accomplishments:• Developed new approaches and revitalized programs to reflect organizational image infused with latest techniques, standards, trends that affected or involved more than 14,000 base… Show more Coordinated, directed, and executed all aspects of military protocol and social events for installation commander’s programs. Prepared and briefed commanders to communicate the mission, roles, functions and organizational structure to senior leaders and public interest.Key Accomplishments:• Developed new approaches and revitalized programs to reflect organizational image infused with latest techniques, standards, trends that affected or involved more than 14,000 base employees• Streamlined process for receiving Fallen Warrior/Dignified Transfers with executive level communication plan/tactics Show less

Prioritized requirements, strategies and assets to tell the Air Force mission story. Provided vision and streamlined programs related to Congressional-outreach, community and media relations activities. Prepared and briefed senior level and public interest groups.Key Accomplishments:• Pioneered first-ever C-130 Reserve/Guard association ceremony to solidify partnership, authored/published AF related article• Media spokesperson trainer for Air Force’s Incident Management Course for… Show more Prioritized requirements, strategies and assets to tell the Air Force mission story. Provided vision and streamlined programs related to Congressional-outreach, community and media relations activities. Prepared and briefed senior level and public interest groups.Key Accomplishments:• Pioneered first-ever C-130 Reserve/Guard association ceremony to solidify partnership, authored/published AF related article• Media spokesperson trainer for Air Force’s Incident Management Course for local units/emergency response providers’ awareness Show less

Executed various military public affairs events designed to educate, honor and entertain distinguished military and civilian dignitaries. Coordinated/evaluated community relations program covering Milwaukee Metro & Chicago area for public’s knowledge of AF story. Key Accomplishments:• Developed the wing’s first-ever Honorary Commander’s program, benchmarked specifications for program execution• Created lasting legacy for annual Armed Forces Week and base closure events with senior… Show more Executed various military public affairs events designed to educate, honor and entertain distinguished military and civilian dignitaries. Coordinated/evaluated community relations program covering Milwaukee Metro & Chicago area for public’s knowledge of AF story. Key Accomplishments:• Developed the wing’s first-ever Honorary Commander’s program, benchmarked specifications for program execution• Created lasting legacy for annual Armed Forces Week and base closure events with senior leader/community perspectives Show less