Seasoned communications professional with extensive public relations, marketing and advertising experience, event planning expertise, freelance writing and copywriting.Currently, I run my own PR firm where I work with several local nonprofits and small businesses on their PR goals and strategies. I also consult and partner with several local agencies and colleges on their strategic communications.In my previous role at Memphis Tourism Corp, I managed a team of three with the main charge being to drum up positive PR coverage and exposure for the city of Memphis. My team was responsible for pitching local, regional, national and international media. We were also in charge of hosting all incoming media and suggesting potential itineraries.Before that, in my role at Church Health, I managed a team of four people who managed graphic design, social media, video and writing as well as PR and strategic communications. My team serviced the creative needs of the entire organization. I also pitched story ideas to local and national print, radio and television reporters as well as oversaw content for the e-newsletter, newsletter, direct mail and social media. My team also helped with a center wide re-brand.Organized/Founded Rock for Love, a benefit concert for the Church Health Center, created in 2007. Recruited and built sponsorships as well as planned, organized and implemented production of Rock for Love initiatives.I was also responsible for writing and editing newsworthy stories and managing crisis situations as they arose. Recently, I was awarded an Outstanding Alumni Award in Strategic Journalism at the University of Memphis.Jeff Hulett PR, Principal, Memphis, TN – October 2017 to present.Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau, Communications Director, Memphis, TN – August 2016 to October 2017. Church Health, Communications Manager, Memphis, TN - September 2007 to September 2016.Makeshift Music, PR/marketing consultant, Memphis, TN - October 2001 to 2010. Freelance writer for High Ground News since 2016.Freelance writer for Memphis Parent since 2018.Freelance writer for Faith Magazine since 2022.EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts, (Journalism), University of Memphis, Memphis, TNADDITIONAL EXPERIENCEActive member with Vollintine-Evergreen Community Association. Former board member with Rock-n-Romp.Former board member with Memphis PRSA.References available upon request.