Directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of marketing and internal and external communications efforts. Also serves as a Public Information Officer for the organization and assists with county-wide incidents. Develops communications and marketing strategies for special district. Initiates and oversees the establishment of integrated strategies, plans and programs designed to ensure that all internal and external communication and public relations efforts are cohesive, consistent and effective in supporting the mission and advancement goals of the organization.Accomplishments include: *Serving as PIO during COVID-19 epidemic in one of the U.S.'s first hot spots*Redesigning and launching eaglecountyparamedics.com - continues to serve as webmaster*Manage crisis communications for the organization*Serves as graphic designer for the organization, saving thousands of dollars a year*Writes grants submissions; Eagle County Paramedic Services has received more than $500,000 in grant funds over the past three years*Assists in community outreach and special events, including the management of Camp 911 each year*Manages the CareerWise apprentice program at Eagle County Paramedic Services*Designs collateral for hiring; also assists HR in hiring efforts

Execute marketing and public relations efforts for the Vail Symposium, a non-profit that has been part of the life and history of Vail since 1971. Our mission is to provide educational programs for the Vail Valley community that are thought-provoking, diverse and affordable.

CPR Instructor - administers hands-on testing for AHA BLS CPR/AED and HeartSaver CPR, AED and First Aid courses.

I write for a variety of print and online publications about travel, food and craft beer. Past and current outlets include Outside Magazine (online), The National, Business Insider, RoadTrippers, 5280.com, Colorado Expression, THIRST, Whisky Advocate, Scott's Cheap Flights, FullPint.com, Vail Daily, Vail Valley Magazine, Vail Beaver Creek Magazine and more.

Responsible for all aspects of communications work including event creation and management, media relations, strategic analysis, crisis communications and more. I also work as a contractor for various PR firms.

Contributing writer to MUST SEE Magazine. Quarterly magazine distributed along the Forgotten Coast of Florida.

• Develops and implements strategic plans for clients in both the public and private sector on a yearly basis. Successfully launched new hotels, spas and restaurants in consumer and trade publications; launches also include community relations elements.• Conducts crisis communication training, executive media training and issue management with senior executives for various national companies in conjunction with WPNT. Clients include leaders in transportation, manufacturing, technology and other industries. • Crafts communications documents including client briefs, new business proposals, news releases, media pitches, media alerts, industry/trend/competitive analysis, research reports, key messages/talking points, electronic press kits, presentations, etc. Highly developed editing skills. • Develops online and social media strategies and plans for clients incorporating blogs, Twitter, Facebook and other applications. • Creates and maintains relationships with local, regional and national media: long-lead/short-lead consumer publications, online outlets and broadcast media. Media placements include Today Show, The View, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Departures, Outside, Men’s Journal. • Plans, coordinates and hosts media events in markets including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas and Denver. • Arranges all aspects of domestic and international journalist visits. • Works collaboratively with local Public Information Officer group• Assists with the writing and assembly of grants on a project basis.

• Media Relations: assisted the communications manager in obtaining maximum positive positioning of image and exposure for the resort. • Appeared weekly on local television station for resort updates. Conducted on-camera interviews. Supported the communications manager in national television programming and satellite media tours. • Assisted in hosting in-market media events Coordinated and hosted domestic media FAMs and individual journalist visits. • Handled media inquiries and fulfillment requests. • Prepared press releases, statements and monthly tip sheets. • Served as second-in-command for press operations for major events including Chevrolet US Snowboarding Grand Prix, opening the Imperial Express SuperChair and American Freeski Tour. • Served as part of crisis communications team for the resort. • Maintained reporting.

• Taught tenth and eleventh grade English Literature, Grammar, and Writing to students on track for technical and college preparatory diplomas. Developed, implemented grade and ability appropriate syllabus and curriculum, experienced gains on standardized tests from majority of students, received “excellent” and “superior” marks on end of year department head evaluations.• Served as Junior Class Sponsor, responsible for planning the Homecoming Dance as well as Junior-Senior Prom. Organized budget, managed event logistics and conducted fundraiser event that yielded enough revenue to pay back deficit, fund events, and leave a balance for the following year. Served as Literary Magazine advisor.