Direct the digital, video, broadcast and graphic communications for a state agency that serves 500,000 students across 395 school districts, 29 technology centers and more than 7,000 businesses. Drive content creation for internal and external messaging across digital, social media and broadcast platforms. Administer production schedules and assign resources. Work closely with subject matter experts and communication teams across 58 campuses to maintain a consistent brand strategy. Grow strategic relationships with business stakeholders as well as legislative and congressional members. Advocate for workforce development and training by networking with targeted media and key thought leaders. Provide executive communication coaching, including speech development, crisis communications and media relations training. Supervise online learning, instructional delivery, and educational technology. Identify resource needs to develop budget forecasts and oversee equipment and technology purchases. Manage divisional budgets and supervise staff.Start-up expert with experience creating two newsrooms/communication teams from the ground up, while overhauling a third. An award-winning journalist with sound news judgment and recognized ability to turn complex issues into easily understood and memorable narratives. Skilled writer producing original half-hour TV shows, podcasts. marketing and training videos, in addition to management responsibilities.Over my career, I have supervised every aspect of communications and understand the importance of developing long-term strategies, while also addressing daily production demands. I don’t miss deadlines, and pride myself on managing a number of programs and projects simultaneously. I am well-versed in the latest communication technology, copyright, ADA /FCC guidelines and programming delivery channels.