• Plan and oversee insights-driven, always-on communications campaigns to manage, steer and compel change and benefit the reputation of key Fortune 500 clients in the healthcare, energy, consumer packaged goods, global manufacturing industries• Lead cross-functional teams establishing and executing crises response, issues and change management efforts, and purpose-driven thought leadership campaigns to drive perceptions of key internal and external stakeholders• Manage client… Show more • Plan and oversee insights-driven, always-on communications campaigns to manage, steer and compel change and benefit the reputation of key Fortune 500 clients in the healthcare, energy, consumer packaged goods, global manufacturing industries• Lead cross-functional teams establishing and executing crises response, issues and change management efforts, and purpose-driven thought leadership campaigns to drive perceptions of key internal and external stakeholders• Manage client relationships while leading campaign teams to deliver on-time, on-budget work product Show less

Office of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran• Coordinated and prepared Sen. Moran for national and state-based TV, radio and print interviews• Served as spokesperson with national and Kansas-based reporters, established and maintained media relationships• Composed speeches for the Senate floor, along with national and local events, in addition to nationally-run op-eds, weekly newsletters, talking points for staff, press releases and advisories on topics such as energy, agriculture… Show more Office of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran• Coordinated and prepared Sen. Moran for national and state-based TV, radio and print interviews• Served as spokesperson with national and Kansas-based reporters, established and maintained media relationships• Composed speeches for the Senate floor, along with national and local events, in addition to nationally-run op-eds, weekly newsletters, talking points for staff, press releases and advisories on topics such as energy, agriculture, healthcare, global hunger, transportation and veterans’ issues• Grew digital channels including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. on Sen. Moran’s behalf Show less

Office of U.S. Representative Jeff Denham• Created and implemented multiplatform communications strategy including media relations, constituent mail, franked items, weekly newsletters, frequent op-eds, digital and other written materials• Managed website and digital profiles including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and Instagram to expand online presence • Composed staff and member talking points, remarks and statements• Developed and maintained relationships with members of… Show more Office of U.S. Representative Jeff Denham• Created and implemented multiplatform communications strategy including media relations, constituent mail, franked items, weekly newsletters, frequent op-eds, digital and other written materials• Managed website and digital profiles including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and Instagram to expand online presence • Composed staff and member talking points, remarks and statements• Developed and maintained relationships with members of the local and national media and served as spokesperson• Pitched and booked national and local print, online, television and radio interviews • Coordinated and promoted town hall meetings, including tele- and Twitter-town halls Show less

Office of U.S. Representative Jeff Denham

Office of U.S. Representative Paul Cook• Drafted newsletters, news releases and other media materials• Wrote letters to constituents on behalf of Rep. Cook to address concerns and legislative inquiries• Created and distributed content for new media profiles including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and Instagram while maintaining Rep. Cook’s website

• Planned and executed Romney for President events throughout the state of Colorado for between 25 and 15,000 attendees, including an average of one event per week from September through November designed to target the RFP women’s coalition• Implemented plans for statewide bus tours featuring a variety of national and local surrogates• Interfaced with advance staff to ensure smooth and successful events featuring Governor Romney, Congressman Ryan and Ann Romney, among other key… Show more • Planned and executed Romney for President events throughout the state of Colorado for between 25 and 15,000 attendees, including an average of one event per week from September through November designed to target the RFP women’s coalition• Implemented plans for statewide bus tours featuring a variety of national and local surrogates• Interfaced with advance staff to ensure smooth and successful events featuring Governor Romney, Congressman Ryan and Ann Romney, among other key surrogates Show less

• Developed strategies and action items to implement on behalf of the Texas governor’s office• Facilitated communication between the U.S. Congress, Texas congressional delegation, and Texas state officials’ staff members to promote the state’s federal priorities in Congress and among federal agencies• Tracked and researched federal legislation and actions and prepared potential responses for the state of Texas

• Managed and directed incoming press requests to appropriate spokespeople• Composed briefs and schedules for interviews and media outreach efforts nationally and in primary states• Booked national and local interviews with television, radio and print outlets, including the five major TV networks• Drafted news releases, media advisories and statements to distribute to over 5,000 members of the working press• Assisted in travel and media outreach coordination of 44-city bus tour… Show more • Managed and directed incoming press requests to appropriate spokespeople• Composed briefs and schedules for interviews and media outreach efforts nationally and in primary states• Booked national and local interviews with television, radio and print outlets, including the five major TV networks• Drafted news releases, media advisories and statements to distribute to over 5,000 members of the working press• Assisted in travel and media outreach coordination of 44-city bus tour across the state of Iowa Show less

• Managed and directed incoming press requests to appropriate spokespeople• Drafted news releases, media advisories and statements to distribute to over 5,000 members of the working press

• Conducted research for new business pitches for clients in the food and transportation sectors• Led regional media relations efforts for healthcare client, drafted pitches and communicated directly with local journalists• Created content to promote multiple clients, including blog posts, tweets, and Facebook updates• Helped to plan and execute special events for food and transportation clients, including interacting with media prior to and following events• Performed a social… Show more • Conducted research for new business pitches for clients in the food and transportation sectors• Led regional media relations efforts for healthcare client, drafted pitches and communicated directly with local journalists• Created content to promote multiple clients, including blog posts, tweets, and Facebook updates• Helped to plan and execute special events for food and transportation clients, including interacting with media prior to and following events• Performed a social media audit of long-term non profit client to learn to better harness their digital presence, then drafted updates to be distributed through Facebook and Twitter Show less

• Managed four account teams serving non profit clients Texas Exes, Theatre Action Project, Candlelight Ranch and the Austin Better Business Bureau• Cultivated new business opportunities and added our first new client in two years• Ensured high-quality client work, efficiency amongst teams and learning opportunities for members

• Led the effort to earn Tower status as a Public Relations Society of America, nationally recognized student firm• Managed a 10-person event planning team through brainstorms, writing media alerts, pitching media and executing successful presentations at university-wide events Forty Acres Fest and Explore UT• Organized and conducted workshops for members on topics such as Twitter 101 and Job Preparation

• Kept all members up-to-date with the latest news and information concerning Texas Tower PR• Coordinated events and meetings through internal communication• Managed member applications and member admission process

• Recruited employers to visit the University of Texas at Austin campus and recruit at the Fall and Spring Job & Internship Fairs• Coordinated and assigned positions for student volunteers prior to the Job & Internship Fairs• Communicated with and managed volunteers throughout the event each semester

• Conducted market research, identified target media and compiled media lists for home design, bridal and food clients• Drafted pitches and news releases, pitched appropriate media, including print, broadcast and online outlets

• Drafted media materials, including news releases, media advisories and event calendars in order to compile press kits• Assisted in planning and execution of local events to promote the city and the Convention Center

• Created and maintained a presence for the brand on social networks including but not limited to Twitter and Facebook• Evaluated political current events in the context of social media for Web articles

• Assisted guests with products, recommended items to suit their needs and rang up purchases• Coordinated cooktop and passed out food samples to guests• Restocked items around the store• Created seasonal displays

• Drafted press releases, tip sheets, and pitches• Identified appropriate media and compiled media lists• Booked interviews and managed press tours with radio, print, and digital outlets