• Develop and execute integrated public relations campaigns that align with Feed More’s strategic journey.• Drive public awareness and media coverage to position FeedMore as a leader in the hunger-relief and non-profit industries.• Act as the primary contact for all media inquiries.• Conduct media training with Feed More leadership, thought leaders and staff.• Coordinate and facilitate media interviews with designated Feed More spokespeople.• Represent FeedMore as a spokesperson and/or representative at area events when necessary.• Take the lead in writing Feed More communication materials and collateral, including, but not limited to, press releases, newsletters (external and internal), talking points/key messages, byline articles, award and speaking nominations and other materials that support FeedMore’s mission, brand and vision for the future.• Run point on disseminating all communication materials to the media.• Work closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop a strategic social media plan, along with a social media policy and guidelines. • Curate engaging, relevant content for social media channels and strengthen online community.• Synchronize public relations efforts with internal communication efforts, along with the various departments and programs across Feed More to strengthen the brand and enhance the organization, and employee, culture.• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.• Maintain a keen understanding of the industry issues, news and trends affecting clients and key constituents and make appropriate recommendations regarding the communication strategy surrounding them to ensure that Feed More can advocate for hunger relief and respond appropriately to media inquiries on current topics.• Build relationships with thoughts leaders to source information and identify opportunities to position Feed More as a market leader.

Took a sabbatical of sorts and time away from the grind to explore the big, beautiful U S of A with my manfriend. Covering more than 13,000 miles across 39 states in two months, we had an epic adventure from sea to shining sea.

Implementation of Strategic Vision• Drove public awareness and media coverage to position company as a leader in targeted markets.• Developed and executed integrated public relations campaigns for key pursuits and strategic initiatives.• Created a business case for and officially launched company’s Twitter account.• Worked closely with the marketing team to rebrand company and aligned messaging and external communications with new mission and vision.Communication Skills• Directed public relations processes and identified the appropriate mediums to spread the good word.• Drafted press releases, byline articles, case studies, award and speaking nominations, leadership messaging, talking points, and other materials to support brand and core capabilities.• Conducted media training and facilitated high-profile interviews with the company’s subject matter experts and executives. Relationship Building• Cultivated and managed relationships with an array of media professionals, securing and facilitating interviews with national television, radio, and print outlets.• Worked closely with senior executives and subject matter experts to source information and identify opportunities to position company as a market leader.• Synchronized public relations efforts with internal communications team to strengthen employee connection and enhance company culture.

Covered the happenings of the Del Ray community on an as-needed basis.

With the great outdoors serving as my office and four-legged creatures as my clients, this 9-5 was anything but the norm. Walking and/or training an average of 10-12 dogs each day, five days per week, I redefined my work week, and in turn, my life.

Served as a utility player of sorts on the American Red Cross Disaster Public Affairs team tackling everything from database entry to coffee runs to fielding media inquiries in the wake of a natural disaster. Additionally, I actively communicated with members of the American Red Cross Advanced Public Affairs Team (APAT) to help ensure all contact information was current and secured availability for deployment. I also worked closely with the Disaster Public Affairs team to help build out messaging, organize materials and assist with onsite duties at the 2011 APAT Training Conference in Tampa, Florida.

Developed communications objectives and secured client approvals of deliverables. Facilitated interviews with national media and top tier publications. Provided counsel on public relations activities. Managed program to increase company's depth and breadth in the IT space. Coordinated off-site events to support client messaging.

Relationship building, both external and within. Maintained regular client contact. Developed materials to support client messaging and spread the good word. Positioned client as thought leaders in the technology industry.

No triple venti nonfat carmel macchiato runs here. Boot camp in all that is public relations. Developed media outreach materials, cultivated relationships with journalists and relevant news outlets and fine tuned interpersonal skills, amongst other things.

Lived and worked in Bonn, Germany for the IPC as they prepared for the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. While in Germany, I revised and edited host city contracts and technical agreements for various world and regional championships. Additionally, I assisted in the creation of a bid manual for Paralympic World Championships games. During my time volunteering with the IPC, I had the amazing, and unforgettable, opportunity to travel to Torino for the Winter Paralympic Games. During the games, I managed the 2006 Athletes’ Council Elections, supervising a handful of volunteers.

During my time with the Downtown BID, I served as executive editor of quarterly newsletter, The Downtown Digest. I also developed communications Web site maintenance plans to help ensure that the newly revamped website stayed as current as possible. Additionally, I created media guides and facilitated grand openings for businesses located in and around the downtown district.