Airbus A220

CRJ 200/700/900

CFI, CFII

-Work closely with staff across the agency to propose and vet communications strategies, and enforce brand identity -Promote news coverage of the agency; write press releases and advisories, pitch stories, manage media at agency events and respond to media inquiries -Write and edit copy for agency promotional materials, including brochures, web pages, blogs, e-newsletters and flyers -Manage agency website and content for social media channels -Hire and collaborate with contract photographers, printers, videographers and graphic designers

-Support the firm’s efforts in responding to various legal directory publishers and awards programs throughout the year-Create schedules for directory and awards submissions; monitor deadlines; draft content and proofread; schedule interviews; draft preparatory materials for attorneys; research; report results and other tasks in support of the communications team-Draft, post and manage website accolades-Assist with other communications team projects and contribute to other Business Development department initiatives

-Wrote and edited press releases in a time sensitive environment -Represented and spoke on behalf of DCEO to the media, public and companies-Planned DCEO job announcement events throughout Illinois -Created media advisories-Prepared briefing materials and talking points for the Governor and DCEO Director -Worked closely with national, state and local media outlets

-Drafted and edited press releases -Managed the Governor’s social media accounts including drafting content, editing photos and monitoring interactions-Compiled press clips from local and national media to brief the Governor and his staff -Monitored news sites and blogs to quickly disseminate important information-Responded to media requests -Maintained press contact lists

-Entered meeting data into outreach database-Prepared memos and research projects-Filed constituent casework and drafted correspondence

-Researched and updated confidential client information in management database -Maintained alumni records -Completed special projects related to alumni records -General office support including answering the phone, copying, and scanning documents

-Personally raised over $40,000 to benefit the University of Illinois' three campuses-Expert in rapport building and outreach to garner monetary gifts for more than 50 accounts-Communicated with alumni and friends of the University via phone to update them on the progress of the school and garner financial support for scholarships and programs