● Founder of a B2B company that specialized in acquiring and refurbishing high-end electronics for the music business.● Responsible for diagnosing faulty components for various electronic equipment and repairing equipment to get it to 100% operability. ● Accurately calibrated and installed over $1 million in repair parts.● Managed relationships with customers and developed new business through networking and reputation

Wrote content for communications projects including web site,biogs,printed collateral, media outreach,and social media posts.2. Worked with the team in continuously determining website content,SEO,and neededrevisions throughout the entire digital communications process3. Advised members of senior administration on internal and external communications strategies.4. Provided reports featuring high-impact science keeping researchers and clinicians informedand up to date through media relations, P.!-!R!.rnt!9.n and multimedia storytelling5. Worked with communications team to draft and/or edit press releases, respond to media inquiries,develop relationships with journal ists,and staff press interviews.6. Wrote bi-weekly newsletter for key contacts and stakeholders, and monthly news summary

● Served as the liaison between the Society and the media; pitched relevant messages, collaborated with scientists and stakeholders, and delivered messages across multiple platforms.● Managed publicity for 12 monthly and bi-monthly scientific journals including content identification, press release development, distribution and measurement of results.● Trained with Society spokespeople to develop appropriate talking points for issues; monitored media coverage providing regular reports and analysis.● Identified and engaged with top journalists in relevant fields; maintained a strong knowledge of the scientific field and a deep network of journalistic contacts.● Managed press rooms for major scientific meetings including program review and media material development. ● Served as news editor for the asm.org home page, www.microbeworld.org and the Clinical Microbiology Portal; oversaw email newsletters including content creation, editorial, production and distribution.● Managed Social Media accounts including the development of new strategies to increase reach and engagement.

● Successfully managed several ASM programs, including fundraising for the student honors program and coordinating awards and journals for the publicity program.● Acted as the Administrator for ASM’s popular user-driven website, monitoring the discourse and taking appropriate action if an issue arose. ● Developed web pages and launched a new online video series alongside our existing NPR radio segment. ● Served as a news editor for www.microbeworld.org and wrote articles for national membership magazine.● Handled the affairs of the Communications Committee, managed press room logistics for national meetings.

Worked on the Office of Independent Council's investigative team and legal office providing research and support to the team.

● Created newsletters for government clients, provided research support and identified consumer trends.● Developed press kits, pitch letters, coverage recaps, press releases and general client correspondence.● Updated media lists and editorial calendars, monitored media trends and created media coverage reports● Developed and regularly updated media lists● Pitched reporters and media outlets via emails and by phone● Created and maintained coverage reports● Researched consumer and marketplace trends● Participated in office-wide initiatives, including professional development and brainstorm sessions