Working to raise awareness and visibility of the State of Utah to potential job seekers with a focus on developing a strong employer brand, social media strategy and recruitment marketing campaigns. Developing a consistent voice for DHRM and state agencies while they recruit. Championing new ideas and approaches to recruitment and marketing.

Manage the day-to-day strategic activities of assigned accounts. Coordinate and lead marketing efforts to reach client's objectives either directly or through broader team. Gather, analyze and share all relevant information and insights regarding client's business.

Managed the budget and maintained expenses for all marketing and communication activities including sponsorships and community outreach, trade show participation and events. Developed press materials in support of the USTAR mission and vision, including press releases, media pitches, placed media stories, and acting as a spring board for the USTAR supported companies by telling their stories as well. Managed the production of internal and external marketing materials including annual reports, legislative outreach, media releases, advertisements, web content, social media, talking points and presentations. Managed the development of the USTAR website and maintained site for all offices. Assisted the USTAR outreach centers with new collateral and event support as needed. Planned and executed events including the Capitol Rotunda Science fair, Governor's Medals for Science and Technology, Utah Technology Innovation Summit, and the annual two-day USTAR Confluence. Managed interns and supporting staff and directed daily activities in connection with organizational goals.

Supported the marketing needs for the Governor's Office of Economic Development. Wrote press materials, articles and web content. Assisted with the work of the Marketing Director and the Communications Director. Represented GOED at events and conferences.

Wrote and distributed press releases, web content, playbill and advertising copy. Designed and maintained website and initiated social media presence across multiple platforms. Designed and produced all print advertising, direct mailers, playbills, billboards, banners, playbill advertisements for clients, lobby displays and onstage visuals. Oversaw all aspects of marking including running photo shoots for publicity. Collected data through online and in-house surveys to determine audience satisfaction, gauge audience preferences and direct the selection of playhouse seasons. Hired and oversaw the training of box office, kitchen and serving staff.

Designed and maintained the original webpage for summer theater company. Wrote and distributed press releases and web content. Designed and produced all print advertising, posters and playbills. Managed day to day operations of box office providing customer service and managing ticket sales. Maintained theater during summer seasons.

Developed layout of textbooks for large publication companies. Worked on deadlines to provide accurate finished product ready for print.

Editor of tri-weekly independent newspaper. Oversaw the redesign and launch of the feature sections to include more diverse subjects during the 2000-2001 publication year.Managed, trained and scheduled staff writers while managing story assignments. Designed page layouts and edited all stories for publication. During time at The Statesman, also held the jobs of Wire Editor, Assistant Features Editor and reporter.

Developed and executed the design of phone cards, brochures and mailers for national clients. Prepared, edited and proofread items for publication and printing. Oversaw pre-press procedures on jobs.

Coordinated employee tasks while creatively solving problems among staff and customers. Developed displays and merchandising for new product lines and existing product resets. Provided excellent customer service while handling complaints and sensitive customer situations.

Oversaw daily operations for food service provider. Interviewed, hired and trained new staff members on both front end and kitchen lines. Observed and maintain order and discipline while controlling conflicts. Assessed staff needs for training and other services required for employment. Encouraged staff productivity through incentive programs. Acted as a liaison between owners, corporate representatives and store employees. Provided customer service and resolved customer concerns or conflicts. Managed multiple assignments effectively while advising staff on effective time management and daily planning.

Worked with manager while handling daily restaurant operations. Scheduled employee shifts, handled weekly inventory and ordering, supervised shift operations, provided disciplinary action when needed and helped develop advertising and promotional events for store.