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• Leading corporate communications for a privately-owned electrical Resiliency-as-a-Service company providing backup power solutions to Fortune 500 companies and critical infrastructure operations.
• Drive communication strategy, branding, and execution across external communications channels.
• Deepening the external understanding of Enchanted Rock’s growth strategy, building awareness to multi-tier media, and drive the media strategy and relationships.
• Developing messaging, identify… Show more Leading corporate communications for a privately-owned electrical Resiliency-as-a-Service company providing backup power solutions to Fortune 500 companies and critical.
• Developing messaging, identify opportunities, and create content for internal and external consumption. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

• I was recruited to align communications strategies and objectives to business goals. Serves as trusted advisor to leadership, offering support for media appearances and securing thought leadership opportunities..
• Managing public… Show more I was recruited to align communications strategies and objectives to business goals. Serves as trusted advisor to leadership, offering support for media appearances and securing thought.
• Managing public relations and cultivating relationships with journalists, industry groups, and trade publications.
• Partnering across segments, regions, and functions to lead integrated communications initiatives.
• Serving on division leadership teams, supporting strategy work, business development, and industry relations.
• Managing a complex $1M+ annual budget, leading a global team of 3 direct and 10 indirect reports, external agency partners.

Charlotte, North Carolina

• I managed communications for 15 hospitals and one of the largest medical groups in the country. Responsible for external communication, crisis management, storytelling, and media relations. Serving as a spokesperson.
• Standardized PR operations, created… Show more I managed communications for 15 hospitals and one of the largest medical groups in the country. Responsible for external communication, crisis management, storytelling.
• Standardized PR operations, created handbooks, and monitored operations for increased efficiency.
• Through engaging storytelling, illustrated the remarkable care hospitals, doctors, and nurses provided to patients
• Built community engagement through educational messaging, community partnerships, and events.
• Handled emerging issues and potential crisis situations, providing strategic communications counsel.

Palmetto SC Region

• I oversaw all strategy and implementation of communications, marketing, and public affairs initiatives for the American Red Cross in South Carolina. I worked with an amazing team of volunteers that helped to share the.
• Serve as spokesperson for high visibility public relations issues, events and initiatives, including major disasters and other crisis situations. Trusted relationships with media ensured Red Cross got fair and balanced.
• Serve as spokesperson for high visibility public relations issues, events and initiatives, including major disasters and other crisis situations. Trusted relationships with media ensured Red Cross got fair and balanced.
• Develop public relations, marketing, and communications plans and materials in support of major initiatives and overall awareness
• Maintain proactive and positive online presence via listening, messaging, and ongoing measurement of social media and website, even during times of crisis
• Cultivate close and positive relationships with local media, boards of directors, community organizations, state and local partners, and other key stakeholders

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the volunteer arm of the U.S. Coast Guard. Primary contributions to recreational boating safety are in the areas of public affairs, public education, and response. Member of the Auxiliary Photo Corps.Operation Safewater - Worked with ABC News4 and local underwriters to create this integrated campaign that aired on.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Silver Crescent Consulting helps small- to mid-sized companies and non-profits plot their course and navigate the ever-changing business waters with affordable business strategy, consulting, marketing, and public relations services. With experience in all varieties of communications and audiences, the team takes the best practices from each to fuse.

Charleston, SC

Sole technical writer and editor supporting the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Academy at Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC)Extensive knowledge of publishing concepts, practices, standards, and technologiesCreate manuals, service instructional publications, brochures, programs, newsletters, and other publications, including.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

I joined Rosen Hagood as a consultant in 2011 and was hired full-time in 2012. Oversaw all of the firm's day-to-day operations, including marketing, public relations, communications, human resources, benefits administration, facilities and community partnerships. Oversight of firm marketingo Ensured adherence with all South Carolina ethics in advertising.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• As Marketing Manager for a private, non-profit organization, developed and executed strategic marketing, communications, and other initiatives focused on major funders including presentations to potential partners.
• Managed cause marketing and corporate partnerships
• Developed and implemented branding and strategic communications strategies
• Increased licensing revenues by 55% through diversification and… Show more As Marketing Manager for a private, non-profit organization, developed and executed strategic marketing, communications, and other initiatives.
• Increased licensing revenues by 55% through diversification and expansion
• Managed proper usage of McGruff the Crime Dog® and related trademarks

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Client Relations Manager for one of the top-25 advertising agencies in metro Washington, DC. Managed technology clientele both on long-term retainers and short-term projects. These projects included brand development.
• Increased active client base by 30% and managed marketing for over 30 companies
• Worked with clients to articulate strategic goals and to define the scope of work needed to meet those… Show more Client Relations Manager for one of the top-25 advertising agencies in metro Washington, DC. Managed.
• Worked with clients to articulate strategic goals and to define the scope of work needed to meet those goals
• Kept projects on schedule and on budget
• Ensured projects met business goals of the client by managing the creative process

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Marketing and Project Manager for a software engineering firm specializing in technologies for law enforcement, public safety, and homeland security. Project Manager
• Managed $1M software project for law enforcement agencies in Virginia
• Worked with federal funding sources as well as local and regional law enforcement leadership to develop the Comprehensive Regional Information Management Exchange System (C.R.I.M.E.S.). The system was completed on time.
• Worked with federal funding sources as well as local and regional law enforcement leadership to develop the Comprehensive Regional Information Management Exchange System (C.R.I.M.E.S.). The system was completed on time.
• Responsible for requirements analysis, quality control, technical documentation, and client briefingsMarketing Manager
• Created and implemented communications plans to guide all marketing communications, public relations, and business development activities

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Conceived, wrote, and designed corporate messaging, including press kits, sales kits, and a web site for a CRM software company. Developed integrated sales campaigns from conception through execution. Assisted in company PR efforts with local and national media and analysts. Directed advertising agency projects. Spearheaded all events, including tradeshows.

Bs, Communications

Activities and Societies: Homecoming Chair, Resident Assistant, Tour Guide, Zeta Chi Sorority

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