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Washington, DC, US

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Led global team that touches every aspect of corporate communications -- from analyst and media relations, to content strategy, executive communications, brand marketing, crisis communications, social media, events and internal communications.

Reston, VA

Led global Corporate Communications, Brand and Events team during period of major corporate transformation. Responsibilities included managing divestiture and merger communications, crisis communications, analyst and media relations, executive communications, and transforming signature global client conference into an innovative online program during the.

Washington, D.C.

Built and led global team responsible for media and analyst relations, social media, c-level communications and internal communications for company undergoing major transformation. Developed and executed global communications strategy to protect and enhance corporate reputation.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed team responsible for all agency external communications including media relations, social media and website; wrote speeches for agency leadership; developed messaging platform and crises communication plans.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Fielded calls from variety of news outlets on a daily basis, including major newspapers such as The Washington Post,The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, as well as trade publications and TV networks.
• Planned and coordinated press briefings and interviews with senior leadership; prepped leadership through talking points, Q&A, and role-playing.

Reported and wrote enterprise stories on public policy issues affecting Silicon Valley and tech companies. Covered Congress, regulatory agencies, executive branch and courts. Wrote stories for entire Knight-Ridder newspaper chain, second largest newspaper chain in the U.S. at the time.

Covered breaking news stories involving the telecom, tech and media industries. Wrote enterprise news stories on communications companies, government officials and company executives. Conducted radio and TV interviews with newsmakers.

Reported on legislative and other policy issues affecting the TV industry. Covered Democratic convention and political campaigns.

Followed congressional action leading up to telecommunications act.

Ba, International Studies, Russian, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi, Miami University Student Foundation

Master Of Arts - Communication, Journalism And Public Affairs