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Nashville, Tn, Us

Provides preparation and integration support to people participating in psychedelic retreats through Heroic Hearts Project.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Informs District Engineer and key staff of public attitudes and probable public reaction to matters pending and counsels them on shaping plans and actions to facilitate public understanding and cooperation. • Acts as a spokesperson to the news media representing all navigation interests on the Tennessee River, including the• Kentucky Lock Addition Mega Project.• Serves as a committee member on the Communication and Public Affairs Strategic Steering Committee, shaping• communication strategies to the entire U.S. Army Corps of Engineers community of practice.• Advises project managers and subject matter experts in developing and executing communication planning.• Engages the public through maintained social media presences in a timely manner.• Monitors daily and future trends to determine appropriate communication strategies.• Uses the public website as a communication channel to provide agency information to the public.• Determines optimal design elements for the Nashville District website, and identifies target audiences and their informational needs.• Spearheads website optimization project to streamline seven district websites into a regional website.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

- Published in The New York Times- Authored speeches for state and local officials for various engagements. - Conducted research regarding current political climate specific to Clarksville and Nashville, TN

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

- Developed modern and engaging multimedia content that promotes public awareness of the organization and supports the recruiting mission using appropriate virtual communication tools to reach the intended audience.- Utilized multiple social media platforms as well as social media management tools to convey information and publicize the organization's mission.- Monitored Army recruiting social media pages throughout the specified unit for appropriate, professional content and provide feedback and advice to page managers based on analysis of the content's effectiveness.- Wrote a variety of articles and social media posts conveying information and clarifying the Agency operations, programs and activities to specialized audiences and the general public.- Produced quality stories, photos, graphics and video products that educate the intended audience about Army opportunities and benefits and corrects misperceptions about service.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Served as the subject matter expert for the customer experience team. Worked cross functionally to proactively identify pain points and process gaps impacting customer experience across the Lyft platform.

Nashville, Tennessee

Serves as the Senior Account Executive for Public Relations.• Developed public relations strategies for three business-to-business clients.• Created social media campaigns to gain earned media exposure in targeted publications.• Supervised daily activities of account coordinators.• Worked with integrated marketing team to create strategic marketing campaigns.• Managed retainer and client budgets.• Monitored social media channels via Sprout Social to gauge stakeholder sentiment.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Serves as the Public Relations Specialist for the VA Midsouth Healthcare Network. VISN9 is comprised of five Joint Commission accredited medical centers including Lexington and Louisville, KY, Memphis, Mountain Home, and Nashville/Murfreesboro. Specific duties include:- Lead Editor for Veteran Centered Living quarterly magazine. - Selected to author blogs for the SECVA’s national MyVA initiative. - Increased Facebook reach by 40% on actions, 114% likes, 18% engagement, views 46%, 113% followers.- Worked with media outlets to garner support and coverage for special events and feature stories. - Review publications from various components before release for conformance with agency and current Federal policies.- Maintained Intra/Internet for five medical centers, reaching over 800,000 stakeholders.- Assist with proofreading, editing, preparing and developing written and oral materials for dissemination through print and broadcast media on information concerning missions, programs and accomplishments of VISN 9 and/or its facilities.- Assist with proofreading, editing for clarity, grammatical accuracy and compliance with style guides, preparing and developing written and oral materials for news releases, articles and photos for internal and external communication.- Review printed material, study background information and obtain supplemental information through personal contacts.- Write feature stories, articles and briefing reports about VISN 9, VISN 9 facilities and VA programs and accomplishments.- Gather information to formulate speeches and special presentations for executive leaders.- Independently plan and carry out assignments to include obtaining and presenting data and advice to program managers.- Review newspaper and magazine articles on related topics to keep staff apprised of relevant issues.- Assist with coordination and execution of special events.- Formed peer-to-peer collaboration group for FY16 class of TCF Trainees.

Nashville, Tennessee

Served as Veterans Service Representative on the National Non-Rating Team tasked with specifically and strategically alleviating the back log for claims associated with apportionment, dependency, and drill pay. Responsible for explaining benefit programs and entitlement criteria, conducting interviews, identifying issues, gathering evidence and inputting necessary data in order to adjudicate claims. Specific duties include:- Edited and generated awards and notification letters to veterans describing the decision and the reason for it- Served as the primary contact for the veteran and his/her representative or advocate and the decision-maker for compensation or pension claims- Explained full range of VA benefits and all related programs- Analyzed, developed, and requested required evidence for claims not requiring a rating decision. - Operated various electronic data processing systems for inputting data related to claims and correspondence preparation. - Conducted interviews to gather information relevant to each case. - Reviewed cases to assure all issues have addressed according to VA Laws.- Made benefit eligibility determination based on active duty service.- Served as the primary contact for the veteran and their representative. - Controlled pending issues and schedules future actions, and release complete, correct notifications of benefits determination.

Okinawa, Japan

Served as the liaison between the battalion commander, company commanders and families of a Special Forces battalion. Responsible for communicating the Commander’s intent, priorities, and mission to 500 Soldiers and Families as well as advise on possible reactions to that information. Managed public perception and dispelled rumors regarding troop activities. Handled sensitive/classified documents. Specific duties included:- Facilitated the distribution of timely information to stakeholder through monthly Combined Community Information Exchanges.- Obtained wide variety of information from various sources to sort pertinent information and brief various stakeholders- Developed internal and external written communications, newsletters, flyers, rosters, and reports for distribution to various stakeholders, including soldiers, families, and key community leaders. - Organized town hall briefings to communicate command priorities, control messaging, and advertise events to soldiers, families, and other community members. - Led strategic fundraising efforts to secure $22,000 in financial support for various organizational events including the annual organizational ball. - Identified needs and provided resources to individuals based on needs.- Developed proposed cost estimates for volunteer recruitment and recognition.- Spearheaded the development and dissemination of targeted communication containing critical information on the battalion’s mission and activities to an audience of more than 1,500 soldiers and their families. - Served as primary point of contact to media and outside agencies regarding family readiness programs and health. - Managed secured social media (Virtual Family Readiness Group) to disseminate sensitive information.- Collected and published information related to the organizations functions and family activities for consumption by outside agencies.

Okinawa, Japan

Executed public relations strategies when communicating with foreign governments on U.S. Military policies, procedures, and operations. Written materials included news releases, public service announcements and radio ads. Determined the need for information materials to support agency programs. Specific duties included:- Conducted secondary research; implemented communication and analytical methods and techniques. - Designed emergency communication plan for typhoon conditions to be disseminated to 50,000 Airman, Soldiers, Marines, and Seamen. - Worked with staff and senior officials as well as foreign and domestic news media and the public to ensure accurate community information was distributed throughout the public.- Designed the written and media communication strategy for the Air Force “Power Nap” Energy Conservation campaign, resulting in a $1.7 million reduction in energy costs. - Used Facebook analytics to evaluate effectiveness of social media campaigns as they related to communication goals.

Schweinfurt, Germany

Conducted security-screening measures for host country nationals, foreign nationals, and Americans seeking to gain access to U.S. military installations. Completed general office clerical duties and reviewed and processed incoming and outgoing correspondence and reports for signature. Specific duties included:- Entered, transcribed, and verified a variety of alphanumeric data onto an online, batch mode, or personal computer system - Maintained files, records, and chronologies of entry and exit activities of local nationals.- Produced output on magnetic tape, diskettes, and/or other media.

Maxwell Air Force Base, Al

Acted as communications liaison between maintenance operations and wing operations. Developed and presented reports to wing headquarters depicting assigned and transient aircraft status. Updated, maintained, and input sensitive aircraft status on both NIPR and SIPR systems. Specific duties included:- Composed, reviewed, and edited all internal and external communications. - Conducted installation tours for foreign dignitaries, government officials and tourists. - Helped coordinate the development of promotional materials pertaining to maintenance squadron activities and aircraft health.- Evaluated and reported on employee performance

Maxwell Afb

Served as the senior controller in maintenance operations. Responsible for communicating aircraft status to the wing commander and various stakeholders affected by maintenance activities. Specific duties included:- Developed reports and presented briefings to senior leaders depicting assigned and transient aircraft status. - Updated, maintained, and input sensitive aircraft status on both public and secured interface systems. - Compiled reports for foreign officers to comply with the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty requirements. - Prioritized and delegated responsibilities in accordance with maintenance objectives.

Master'S Degree, Public Relations/Image Management, 3.7

Designed a campaign aimed at voter registration. Created communication campaigns designed to address and solve veteran care issues.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Political Science And Government, 3.79

Activities and Societies: Gamma Beta Phi Dean's List

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Aerospace Science