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Executes corporate communications activities and plans for Alkermes, a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company operating in a highly regulated communications environment. Manages content creation and approval process for multichannel social media campaigns in coordination with third-party consultants. Supports the development and implementation of written thought leadership opportunities, press outreach, annual company reports on ESG, and liaises with consultants in the development of content related to disease awareness, corporate activities, and pipeline products.● Directs full lifecycle development and execution of organic and paid digital programs across LinkedIn and Twitter, resulting in meaningful increases in follower count, engagement metrics, and link clicks. ● Planned and executed the creation of Alkermes' 2021 and 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report, detailing the company's cross-functional efforts related to ESG. ● Manages relationships with third-party vendors and consultants to secure opportunities for corporate thought leadership, executive visibility and disease awareness. ● Leverages external software to provide real-time reporting of social, media, and industry trends across areas of interest for the company. ● Led redesign of social media reporting and evaluation process, resulting in streamlined workflows for review and approval while enabling ongoing monitoring of social performance.

Formulate and execute detailed communications strategy for City Connects in alignment with organizational objectives to promote awareness and drive shareholder satisfaction. Oversee creative graphic and web design of collateral for strategic partners, funders, and implementation of City Connects. Serve as an official spokesperson for organization to members of media utilizing excellent communication and public speaking skills.● Expanded follower-base and improved engagement metrics by managing organizational social media accounts while creating and distributing engaging content in collaboration with photographers and videographers.● Planned and executed complex projects from conception to finalization while ensuring completion of deliverables within strict time and quality. ● Boosted effectiveness of communications campaigns by monitoring ongoing progress, identifying areas of improvement, and delivering change management initiatives.● Delivered executive-level leadership support to 100 network staff members on communications best practices to embed culture of performance excellence throughout organization.● Enhanced clickthrough and open rates by designing and implementing impactful email communications campaigns.

Employed a comprehensive communications plan in coordination with national and local consultants to drive earned and paid media messaging. Created compelling stories, maintained press relationships, and participated in press briefings on behalf of Councilor Pressley and surrogates. Oversaw local, regional, and national press for a top-tier congressional race. Authored press releases and speeches for Councilor Pressley and surrogates.● Directed ad hoc digital ad programs across Facebook, such as integration of VAN and retargeting recipients of direct mail and other paid targeting.● Mentored over 75 volunteers and successfully made three complete passes through campaign’s GOTV universe, including over 6K attempts on Election Day.● Pitched reporters from regional and national media outlets to secure coverage for Ayanna Pressley's campaign; drafted remarks for Ayanna Pressley and other elected officials.● Supervised team of consultants, developing radio and television ads, direct mail, and email programs and web design.● Planned and executed variety of press events for Ayanna Pressley and other campaign surrogates.

Executed local, regional, and national media strategy, wrote press advisories, and recognized as a go-to-source for speechwriting. Maintained committee political relationships with local and regional political leaders, ward committees, labor organizations, and constituency groups.● Achieved second-highest raw vote total for Councilor Pressley since 2009 by driving impactful citywide campaign plan.● Provided sound guidance to Finance Director that raised over $220K and cultivated more than 500 new donors in 2017.● Acquired large number of raw votes for Ayanna Pressley by recruiting and training one field organizer and three fellows, hiring 143 volunteers for implementing organizing plan.● Secured press placements in regional and national media organizations by executing an innovative media strategy.

Conducted region-specific media training and press briefings for volunteers, local leaders, and surrogates while guiding on integrating campaign’s message into region-specific talking points. Led all grassroots outreach for Secretary Clinton across five counties encompassing more than 600 precincts.● Headed multifaceted field and constituency organizing programs (women and LGBT for Hillary) as well as coordinated Get Out the Vote effort, including fold-in of numerous local races that led to 115% to goal on GOTV shifts completed.● Improved both early vote and voter registration totals in comparison to 2012 by implementing comprehensive early vote and voter registration campaign.● Hired and coached six field organizers and multiple fellows for recruiting 648 unique volunteers in a five-county region.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: volunteer management and coordination, strategic communications, intern hiring and management, campaign strategy, writing and execution of comprehensive GOTV plan, and web design.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: public affairs and marketing strategies and proposals, strategic communications, web and graphic design, and basic office tasks

Debate and speech coach, Mead HS, Spokane, WA. Responsible for teaching students public speaking, critical thinking, and argumentation.