- Represent the CITGO Lemont Refinery in the community, including Chamber of Commerce- Coordinate Corporate Donations with local nonprofits and community partners- Coordinate annual sponsorships between local villages, park district, and Chamber of Commerce- Plan volunteer events for staff- Point person for multiple fundraising events, such as United Way of WIll County Annual Campaign, Bowling and Golfing Events for Muscular Dystrophy Association, Habitat for Humanity Build Days- Facilitate multiple STEM initiatives at local schools

-Spokesperson for Lincoln-Way 210-Assist Superintendent with internal and external communications-Assist Superintendent and principals with crisis communications-Serve on Cabinet as Communications/Community Relations expert-Respond to media inquiries and maintain historical archive of media coverage-Represent Lincoln-Way 210 at community events and partnerships, including Chamber of Commerce, Village, and feeder school districts-Strategic Planning- create and execute annual Community Relations Goals-Plan and host a variety of community events, including State of the District, Retirees Breakfast, Senior Citizens Breakfast, and Community Leaders Breakfast-Serve as member on Team ASSET-Represent Lincoln-Way on New Lenox Safe Communities Coalition -Cover and write feature stories on District and school events-Manage District-level social media accounts-Capture, edit and share District related photos within multiple mediums-Produce feature videos for District departments, schools, initiatives, and events-Write and distribute press releases as necessary-Design layout, including District Infographics and PowerPoint presentations-Deliver District messages via Skyward, Lincoln-Way’s messaging system -Assist Lincoln-Way Foundation and serve at District liaison-Coordinate the District Calendar to the community; serve on the Calendar Committee-Represent Lincoln-Way 210 at National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) national conference and Illinois (INSPRA) chapter meetings

-Assist Director of Communications on internal and external communications-Assist Director of Communications, principals and superintendents with crisis communications-Maintain the District website including: site structure, online calendar, design, content updates, along with ensuring message continuity and brand integrity across all school websites-Oversee 22 school webmasters and facilitating monthly team meetings-Cover and write feature stories on District and school events-Manage District-level social media accounts-Capture, edit and share District related photos within multiple mediums-Produce feature videos for District departments, schools, initiatives, and events-Write and distribute press releases as necessary-Respond to media inquiries and maintain historical archive of media coverage-Manage Communications/Community Relations Summer Internship Program-Design layout and facilitate print coordination for District print communications, including District Infographics and Superintendent’s Holiday card. -Oversee the Talk203 messaging system, send District and individual messages-Coordinate the District Activities Calendar to the community; serve on the Calendar Committee-Represent NCUSD203 at National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) national conference and Illinois (INSPRA) chapter meetings

• Report, edit, write, and tape one to three community news stories per week for the community news show, Naperville News 17, which requires me to meet both the everyday and influential residents of Naperville• Report, edit, write and shoot stories and highlights for the high school sports show and local college sports show, Naperville Sports Weekly and The Red Zone• Use both television and web casting formats to report Naperville News 17• Interview, produce, and edit three to six minute “profiles” for local businesses to be aired in the Business Connection, which requires timeliness, professionalism, and a warm, friendly attitude• Reported live for a local election show, conducting live interviews and results for Naperville Park Board, School Board and City Council Candidates, April 2009• Co-produced local election show live in the studio, complete with field reports and candidate forums, 2008• Regularly utilize Final Cut Pro to import raw footage, then edit it into a three to five minute segment, then work with Live Type to clean up the final project

2004- present: Champion Spirit Group, Customer Service/Security• Champion Spirit Group hosts cheerleading competitions for cheer teams ages Pre-k to adult• Assist in keeping order during the competition by attending to general questions regarding locations for the competition • Coordinate with the competition leaders to direct the teams to their assigned positions * Note: previously worked for Elite Spirit Group, utilizing the same skills

• Coached two different cheering teams, ages five to nine during the school year• Used a love for cheering and teaching to impact young children’s lives• Incorporated music, gymnastics, fun moves, and activities to make the learning experience fun and exciting* Note: previously coached at Chicago Elite, utilizing the same skills for children 6-11