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Coordinate and manage day-to-day operations of IPL's GeoMatch research portfolio and support collaboration with IPL's external governmental and non-governmental partners.

Researched migration as an adaptation strategy to climate change and drafted an internal report identifying current, related programming and recommended areas of opportunity for USAID action.

Assisted with report drafts and agency interviews for a GAO report on women’s rights and economic empowerment; Conducted research and outreach to external organizations, and led related informational meetings, for a GAO engagement on animal-based research in overseas facilities.

Supported UNA-NCA’s work in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthening US ties to the United Nations through research and writing for the UNA-NCA blog.

Provided open source research, data collection, and data analysis for the legal defense team of Khalid Shaikh Mohammad; Collaborated on a comprehensive report and presentation detailing different publicly known individuals associated with the CIA's Rendition, Detention, and Interrogation Program. Report helped confirm, contradict, and fill voids left by classified reporting provided to defense counsel.

Responsible for MINDBODY's public relations, corporate and internal communications, and corporate social responsibility programs and initiatives.AS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS: Developed strategic plans for achieving objectives around press coverage, speaking engagements, social media reach and engagement, and content marketing lead generation; Crafted and refined key messaging for internal and external audiences (staff, board, clients, prospects, investors and media); Provided crisis communication guidance and support; Tracked client communications initiatives across departments; Served as internal point of contact for claim/statistics accuracy and substantiation in public-facing materials; Led communications strategy, messaging and implementation throughout IPO process (2015) and continued to serve as internal point of contact regarding investor relations communications guidelines and procedures; Drafted executive-level scripts, talking points, presentations and communications; led communications team (media relations, social media).AS COMMUNICATIONS TEAM MANAGER: Led a re-evaluation and complete overhaul of the company’s voice throughout all marketing and client communications; Served as lead copywriter for company’s marketing efforts; Managed content development for marketing campaigns; Supervised work of copywriters, media relations manager, social media manager and marketing intern; Composed company white papers, websites, press releases, blog articles, social media posts, brochure content and sales presentations; Assisted internal departments with creation of communications and work plans, web content and copy, newsletter copy and project implementation.

Taught senior-level public relations courses designed to provide students with the opportunity to implement lessons learned in the field, designing and implementing public relations plans for local organizations.

Coordinated community outreach for Chevron Corporation’s local remediation projects including office briefings, site tours and group presentations; Composed and edited written materials such as media alerts, advertising copy, brochure content, proposal texts and fact sheets; Provided marketing strategy and coordinated development of marketing materials such as logos, brochures, postcards, advertisements and web sites for variety of clients including Chevron Corporation, Pacific Gas & Electric, Opera San Luis Obispo, Atascadero Mutual Water Company, the City of Arroyo Grande and Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce; Assisted with in-house business development including proposal composition, case study creation and related task management.

Created and implemented inaugural marketing plan and budget for the museum's 2004 launch incorporating all advertising, media relations, community relations, and event management activities; Developed ad campaign with contracted creative firm; Secured targeted ad placements and developed media partnerships with contracted advertising firm; Provided creative guidance for print and radio ad campaigns; Provided creative guidance and managed printing and delivery of all marketing collateral materials.Coordinated media outreach with the National Academies' press office; Managed story angles; Hosted media visits; Created all press materials; Developed museum’s key messages and talking points; Identified and coached key spokespeople; Developed image library.Introduced museum to internal and external outreach, marketing, and community organizations; Developed relationships with local and national domestic marketing organizations; Established museum participation in city tour itineraries and regional tour packages and promotions; Developed relationships with National Academies units to leverage marketing and cross-promotion opportunities; Supervised Marketing/Event Coordinator; Participated in targeted speaking engagements about the museum.Developed and managed opening week events; Coordinated street closures, permits, vendors, and performers with contracted law office; Managed contracted photographer for opening events and museum exhibits; Managed and provided creative guidance for the development, printing, delivery, and distribution of all event invitations; Developed event invitation lists; Provided on-site event management and supervised staff during event preparation and implementation.

Implemented media relations plan for museum programs, exhibits, the Museum Store, and restaurants; Supervised Media Relations Associate; Managed all media relations functions and activities associated with the 2002 launch of the museum, including liaison with contracted public relations firm. Served as museum's press liaison; Developed and maintained media database; Researched, wrote and distributed targeted press materials; Arranged interviews and acted as museum spokesperson; Prepared, coached, and accompanied interviewees, as required; Coordinated on-site filming, photography, radio and television broadcasts; Organized media events including familiarization (FAM) tours, promotions, sponsorships, and partnerships.Coordinated cohesive promotional efforts with museum's marketing staff targeting tour operators, local and national tourism organizations, educators, members, museum professionals, etc.; Served as museum liaison with professional industry associations and organizations; Fulfilled speaking requests for marketing presentations to various national and local organizations, including PRSA/SATW Annual Conference; Represented museum at industry trade shows and meetings; Maintained website’s press room; Prepared and managed media relations budget; Negotiated various vendor contracts; Maintained comprehensive records of media coverage; Prepared and presented reports to museum leadership and board of directors; Created and updated media-related contracts and policies; Maintained image library.

Managed public relations office and supervised Media/Special Events Associate; Developed media plans for Estate events, exhibits, openings, partnerships, etc.; Managed media relations budget; Pitched Estate events to media; Coordinated targeted media events; Hosted visiting media/film crews (live and taped); Wrote and distributed releases and alerts; Wrote feature stories for publication; Maintained online press room; Developed media lists; Arranged media tours; Coordinated and gave phone, live and taped interviews; Photographed Estate events; Served as liaison with area media offices (visitors bureaus, convention associations, etc.).As MEDIA AND SPECIAL EVENTS ASSOCIATE (08/1999-04/2000): Assisted with coordination and implementation of all Estate events; Assisted with media relations outreach; Served as acting Manager of Media Relations (02/2000-04/2000).