Overseeing all communications for the KU School of Music, with an emphasis in digital communications and overseeing live music events.

Oversee all communications for the KU School of Music. Develop digital communications strategies while enhancing event coverage.

Founder of the current incarnation of Lawrence PRIDE. Ran the event under I Heart Local Music before establishing the nonprofit in 2023.

Wrote and scheduled content for the website. Developed working relationship with artists, publicists, promoters, and local businesses. Monitored area music trends and garnered an audience regionally and beyond. Managed team of writers and photographers to provide up-to-the-minute music coverage. Coordinated and traveled to live events, spoke on panels.

Writer and photographer for both online and print publications. Content creator specializing in tourism and engaging with online visitors.

Worked with team to develop strategic communications plan, marketing strategy, and media strategies for The Chamber, Lawrence. Developed relationship with members and audiences, and engaged with media and key influencers. Provided planning, graphic design, writing, editing, video/audio production, and communications support for staff. Oversaw all printed materials, including membership directories and brochures. Utilized newsletters to maintain open communication with audiences. Maintained web CMS and events directory for community outreach. Utilized Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, MailChimp, and Final Cut Pro for chamber needs. Provided key metrics using data and analytics to develop social media strategy and meet engagement needs. Worked with staff and members to meet DEI needs in marketing materials.

Managed all communications for the Departments of Geology, Environmental Studies, and Geography & Atmospheric Science. Produced targeted social media campaigns, and coordinated weekly newsletters. Oversaw the day-to-day communications for all three departments, as well as maintained and redesigned web sites. Worked with a team as a liaison between the University, students, and alumni.

Focused on Research and Analysis and Data Entry Responsibilities. Implemented media monitoring practices to draft daily news updates for customers across the nation. Worked remotely under tight deadlines to provide comprehensive and timely media measurement and analysis. Monitored traditional and nontraditional media channels, as well as drafted rapid response reports and daily alerts.

Website Responsibilities – Created content for both on-air and online media. Engaged viewers through different methods to interact with web content. Utilized social media to promote content and encourage interaction. Tracked web traffic to determine community needs. Collaborated with marketing staff for online campaigns on various promotions. Wrote promotion and contest scripts. Responded to breaking news with immediate attention.Newsroom Responsibilities – Managed newsroom staff of eight professionals. Assigned stories to staff. Trained staff on AP Style writing. Lead daily editorial meetings. Mediated content from newsroom staff between on-air newscast and website. Coordinated and conducted interviews with diverse subjects for daily stories. Participated in applicant interviews to determine abilities and dedication to the web. Organized multiple assignments and crews to meet hourly deadlines.

• Website Responsibilities – Actively pursued and adapted to new roles in the newsroom. Promoted to web editor after three years. Involved in the launch of the site. Drafted social media policy and procedures for entire company. Managed website to provide up to the minute information, videos, photos, and live feeds. Implemented convergence practices across the print, online, and broadcast publications. Lead staff to win regional and national awards.• Newsroom Responsibilities – Created content for daily newscasts. Assigned stories and duties to twelve professionals. Wrote scripts. Edited video. Organized graphics. Timed live broadcasts multiple times per day. Coordinated interviews to be conducted live and prerecorded. Collaborated with news director and assignment editor to regulate long term projects. Communicated with national affiliates including CNN and ABC daily.

• Newsroom Responsibilities – Collaborated with production team to manage graphical elements and camera shots for multiple daily broadcasts. Organized videographers to create daily stories. Wrote scripts. Edited video. Timed live broadcasts. Responsible for online stories and staff blogs.

Chyron/Audio Operator, worked with Infiniti System for newscasts and weather update Worked with the Director on the music entertainment show “The Turnpike”

• Production Responsibilities – Developed procedures to train new and experienced production team members in all manners of commercial production, ranging from creating promotional ideas to writing scripts to editing audio. Determined organization of commercial spots, PSAs and promos to air. Collaborated with executive staff members to develop and implement long-term projects for the organization. Worked with several university staff members to help garner support for the radio station. Wrote promotional materials to endorse the station. Traveled to New York City to establish methods to broaden the station’s capabilities.