Lead the planning and execution of all aspects of Public Relations and Communications, such as content research, editing, media placement, and social media monitoring for a huge local, regional, and national client base for various small to medium sized organizations and non-profits.Perform a wide range of hands-on activities, such as press release creation, pitching, social media analytics, Board report creation, marketing liaison, interview requests, and outreach in order to meet marketing goals and objectives. Answer a huge volume of inbound media inquiries with utmost professionalism and courtesy. Draft and standardize messaging by working in close collaboration with executive level staff.

Leading the development and execution of Public Relations strategies, campaigns and external communication programs, serving as both a strategist and a hands-on participant, responsible for creating and delivering innovative, brand-building communication strategies, plans and content that support T-CETRA's business and financial goals and objectives.Serves as both a general and technical writer, applying problem-solving skills to develop compelling concepts while partnering with stakeholders at all levels to maintain messaging integrity and accuracy. Responsible for developing persuasive, easy-to-understand and compliant copy for marketing and communication materials, and for developing a narrative about T-CETRA's solutions and concepts while adhering to verbal brand guidelines.

Serve as primary point of contact for a certified BCorp food service consulting firm, providing high-quality services for a huge client base, consisting of museums, school districts, hospitals, and diverse communities while reporting directly to the Principal.Assist with the preparation of national speaking engagements and publications by coordinating all efforts, such as research, pitching, placement, and logistics for nationally recognized chef and founder, Greg Christian, and media outreach and press releases. Edit and approve outside communication material in adherence to brand guidelines using AP stylebook. Create, edit, and proofread a wide range of external communication material, such as monthly e-newsletters, social media calendar, business development proposals, and website content updates. Develop and maintain onboarding manuals to ensure all hiring communications comply with state and local laws unique to each initiative. Plan and execute effective newsletter campaigns for company as a whole as well as specific to each consulting gig.

• Top local sales and promotions leader of display ad space for nation’s largest alternative newspaper• Responsible for company partnerships with key regional and national clients, such as League of Chicago Theatres, Borders, WTMX, WXRT, Chicago International Film Festival,