Highly motivated, results-driven strategist, with current experience implementing diverse external communications, crisis management, marketing, and promotional programs to enhance public perception and support for Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Success in analyzing communications trends, growing stakeholder relations, and guiding media relations. Expertise in creating and implementing strategic communications plans aligned with organizational goals. History of success ensuring outstanding partner satisfaction.In addition to the areas of professional experience with Vanderbilt, I am an accomplished small business owner and entrepreneur, having started two successful LGBTQ magazine publications – Out & About Nashville, Inc. (O&AN) and Out & About Puerto Vallarta (O&APV). O&AN was started in 2002 and now has more than 138,000 readers in the Middle Tennessee area. I also currently serve on the board of directors for the Tennessee Equality Project Foundation (treasurer) and the National Equality Media Association (secretary). Areas of expertise include…• Management of Teams from 3 to 30+• Diversity and Inclusion Communication• LGBTQ Marketing, Communications and Public Relations• Internal Corporate Communication• External Corporate Communications • Strategic Communications Initiatives• Crisis Communications & Management• Budget Administration• Team Leadership and Collaboration • Program Planning & Implementation• Media Relations• Internal / External Partner Relationships• Social Media Strategic Plans• Project Management• Advertising & Marketing Promotions• Teaching and public speaking• Event and Project Management• Corporate Communications• Public Speaking•
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