As public relations coordinator on the public relations team for MSU University Communications, I amplify faculty experts and primarily academic news through earned media tactics and outreach. The public relations team supports the communications of all our colleges, outside of the work we maintain in the central office. I specifically promote faculty and news from our public policy programs in the College of Social Science, College of Law and James Madison College — serving as primary contact… Show more As public relations coordinator on the public relations team for MSU University Communications, I amplify faculty experts and primarily academic news through earned media tactics and outreach. The public relations team supports the communications of all our colleges, outside of the work we maintain in the central office. I specifically promote faculty and news from our public policy programs in the College of Social Science, College of Law and James Madison College — serving as primary contact for media relations. Additionally, as needed, I will support our issues team. My latest work can be viewed on MSUToday. Show less

As one of the part time managers, I was responsible for managing club house operations, including overseeing customer service, staff supervision and vendor communication.

As Chief of Staff, I managed internal operations, including staff supervision, vendor communication, university partnerships, business office management and human resource matters.

As one of the elected representatives for the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, I worked with students and administration to pass legislation to benefit the college and campus.

As a correspondent for Capital News Service in the MSU School of Journalism, I wrote weekly stories with a focus on economic development, as well as other stories. Notable bylines included: The Detroit News, Bridge Michigan, Michigan Farm News, Record-Eagle, Midland Daily News, Alpena News, The Daily Telegram, among others.

As Co-chairman, I served as a primary contact for chapter and state party relations, as well as advising the chairman and the federation on various issues and initiatives.

As Executive Director, I lead projects such as expansion efforts to create new chapters, managed fundraising, led correspondence with chapters and coordinated events, including CPAC and the Mackinac Conference.

As public relations chairman, I oversaw media relations, including interviews, social media efforts, as well as managing chapter relations, representing the federation at events and updating the website.

As a student practitioner at Martin Waymrie, I wrote op-eds, releases, website and social media copy, designed graphics for our clients. I also assisted with strategy for clients, reviewed proposals and attended meetings and events routinely.

As managing editor, I co-lead a newsletter to 7,000 on youth stories across the state, including writing, editing and designing content.

As a founder of the first MRP Youth Advisory Board, I provided feedback and insight on various programs and efforts for the MIGOP, as well as sharing personal updates on efforts in Ingham & Washtenaw County.

As an intern for the Michigan Republican Party, I conducted opinion surveys, participated in door-to-door canvassing for various candidates, and developed youth programs across the state.

As one of the JMC Student Ambassadors, I served as a spokesperson to prospective students on visit days to answer their questions and provided tours of James Madison College in Case Hall.

As Director of Communications, I managed chapter communications, internal team relations, coordinated meetings with other organizations, and handled external communications for media requests.

As a reporter for the East Lansing Info, I reported on East Lansing city government issues and happenings at Michigan State University that impacted the City of East Lansing.

As a student in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, I researched for a professor on a project to determine how heuristics and various cues impact voter beliefs on politicians and salient issues.

Through JRN 300, for the Spartan Newsroom, I reported on public affairs and wrote stories on news in Ingham County.

As an intern for the John James for U.S. Senate campaign, I assisted with voter outreach efforts and candidate promotion, including at events and with communications projects.

As an administrative assistant, I conducted an audit of corporate files, communicated with company customers and executed the company's move to new office location.

As a member of the association, I attended annual conferences at Michigan State University to improve editing, writing, leadership and design abilities, and also submitted personal and publication work for awards and critique.

As a manager and editor of the Emery, I assisted with the growth of publication, helping with fundraising, promotion, content creation and relationship with administration. I also served as news and opinion editor after being a staff writer on school issues and policy.

As a legislative intern for State Rep. Laura Cox, I responded to constituents and assisted with administrative office duties, I wrote congratulatory and tribute letters, and I also tracked legislation and issues for the office.