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Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Lead all operations of White River State Park, the largest cultural attraction in Indianapolis. Welcoming nearly 4 million visitors annually, the 250-acre urban state park is home to the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Military Park, the Indiana State Museum, NCAA Headquarters and Hall of Champions, Medal of Honor Memorial, IMAX Indy, TCU Amphitheater, Indianapolis Zoo, Indians baseball at Victory Field, miles of trails, and acres of green spaces. Leading park during a multimillion-dollar extension that, when complete, will be the largest addition to the park since its creation.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Public Relations consultant specializing in executive communications, speech writing, media relations, crisis response, and social media. Experience advising high-profile organizations and executives. Available for non-government/political communications projects.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Led communications and marketing efforts for Governor Holcomb's reelection campaign. Developed strategic plan for campaign and adapted plan to overcome challenges brought on by the global pandemic. Managed communications budget, numerous social media platforms, and digital, earned & paid media. Led team of communications professionals that executed our strategic plan. Our efforts contributed to Governor Holcomb's overwhelming reelection which saw him earning the most votes for a candidate for governor in Indiana history.I held this position concurrently with my position at the Indiana Republican Party.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Managed all communications needs of the Indiana Republican Party. Oversaw party social, digital, direct mail, earned and paid media. Coordinated with staffs of GOP office holders and candidates to amplify messaging. Managed staff of communications professionals. Served as speechwriter and top communications advisor to party chairman. I held this position concurrently with my position at Eric Holcomb for Indiana.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Served as the Governor's liaison on international engagement, working with the international economic development team to identify opportunities to bring business to Indiana and/or expand international markets for Hoosier-made goods. Planned and staffed 10 international economic development trips to 16 countries.Primary speech writer for Governor Holcomb and advised on all communications matters. Provided direct support for governor during all events and travel. Managed social media accounts while traveling.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Oversaw all communications matters for Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb. Managed the communications needs of the various state agencies that comprise the Lt. Governor's "Family of Business." Coordinated and staffed Lt. Governor's public appearances and travel. Developed and executed communications plan for newly appointed Lt. Governor and assisted in Holcomb's transition from Lt. Governor to Governor.

Managed all aspects of Visit Indiana's earned and owned media strategy. Worked with several destination marketing organizations and convention and visitors bureaus to coordinate messaging. Also worked with state legislators for agency budget, developed, scored, and administered new grant programs, and managed staff. Helped develop the Bicentennial Torch Relay through all 92 Indiana counties to celebrate 200 years of Indiana statehood. Was part of Visit Indiana team that led record-setting years for Indiana tourism in both number of visitors and tourism dollars spent.(Agency has since reorganized and is now known as the Indiana Destination Development Corporation).

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Temporary position with the Indiana Department of Child Services. I organized and executed a series of simultaneous events throughout Indiana in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. In total, there were 83 events, representing all 92 local offices of the Department of Child Services. I coordinated logistics, marketing and the media strategy for these events. After the successful completion of the statewide awareness events, I moved to a permanent position with the Indiana Department of Tourism Development.

Official spokesman for Governor Daniels. Wrote and distributed press releases, scheduled radio interviews, and promoted his travel throughout the state. Prepared memos and other briefing materials. Oversaw communications for several state agencies. Managed the Governor's interns and fellows programs and wrote constituent correspondence on behalf of the governor.

I identify and recruit student leaders on campus and introduce them to philanthropy as undergraduates. Required communications, marketing, event planning and website management experience.

Marketed and sold all manner of ticket packages for the baseball team. Focused on group, corporate, and season ticket packages. I was the top sales person in the ticket department for two seasons. In addition to my sales responsibilities, I served as the manager of the main ticket box office for game day sales.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: Student Body President- 2001-2002