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Washington, Dc, Us

The SCSCS develops and implement the Justice Innovation Lab’s communications strategy to build a strong foundation for marketing growth and brand awareness. Serves as editor and brand manager for all content published by JIL and works in close partnership with the Founding Executive Director to support and expand JIL’s media outreach, thought leadership, and fundraising efforts.The SCSCS also plays a leadership role in the strategic development of the organization and leads the implementation of priority initiatives. Working closely with the Executive Director, the SCSCS will drive organization expansion, establish and maintain strategic partnerships across all relevant stakeholders and funders, and serve as a representative of the organization to domestic and international partners and media. Also plays a leadership role in developing core organizational functions and establishing standard operating procedures to support organizational growth.

Washington, Dc, Us

Develops and implements Justice Innovation Lab’s communications strategy to build a strong foundation for marketing growth and brand awareness. Serves as editor and brand manager for all content published by JIL and works in close partnership with the Founding Executive Director to support and expand the organization's media outreach, thought leadership, and fundraising efforts. JIL develops data-driven solutions to create a more equitable, effective, and fair criminal justice system.

A marketing and communications consulting firm that works with business owners and nonprofit leaders who want to effectively communicate with their clients and customers to build brand awareness and grow their business.

Washington, Dc, Us

Key member of HTI’s start-up team; first staff hire. Took ideas and concepts to create and implement organizational systems and strategic communications plans. > Built website, social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn), and media relations outreach from the ground up. In less than 3 years, HTI was quoted in The New York Times, NPR, and USA Today> Directed the logistical launch of partnerships in Uganda and Belize, including hosting training events in each country for government officials> Managed administrative operations including finance and human resources, including creation of the first employee handbook> Led event planning including executing a 200-person, seated dinner event at the U.S. Library of Congress in Washington, DC> Managed communications team, administration team, and member of Leadership Team

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Nashville, Tn, Us

Developed and implemented communications strategies with Lwala’s key constituencies to advance fundraising and organizational recognition. During a 3-month gap between executive directors managed the Nashville-based office in an interim capacity.> Engaged partners by creating strategic communications content for print, electronic, and online platforms, maintaining brand consistency and coordination of messaging> Designed the Lwala’s annual report, executive summary, and impact reports.> Managed and executed creation of materials and event logistics for quarterly board of directors meetings> Managed people issues, organizational workflow, HR processes, and the U.S. internship and volunteer program

Richmond, Va, Us

Managed AFM's website and social media pages, wrote press releases, created e-newsletters and web content, and supported all organizational marketing and communication efforts.

Create web content for SEO/marketing companies based on keywords and specified topics.

Washington, Dc, Us

Supported CSO’s Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Secretary. Served as Front Office liaison for 4 bureau offices: Overseas Operations (Latin America, Asia, and Africa), Learning and Training, and Partnerships and Strategic Communications.• Drafted and edited speeches, memos, notes, and correspondence Department of State principals and the broader U.S. government interagency network• Tasked briefing memos, remarks, and memorandums; monitored progress to ensure deadlines and quality standards were met• Served as Front Office specialist for designing quantitative and qualitative research tools to analyze organizational effectiveness and the work environment; assisted with implementation of results• Conducted bureau-wide training on writing guidelines and processes• Restructured the bureau’s electronic filing system

Washington, Dc, Us

Supported CSO's principals and Front Office staff. Compiled and edited the bureau's Weekly Summary publication. Assisted with compiling and editing of the Interagency's E-Weekly publication. Attended meetings as note taker, as needed.

Worked in Montserrado, Nimba, Grand Cape Mount, and Grand Bassa counties. Conducted a needs-based assessment in a village hosting Ivorian refugees, conducted community-based conflict assessments, facilitated dialogues, worked with street children, developed and implemented trainings on peer mediation and power dynamics.

Vienna, Virginia, Us

Organization’s first Director of Communications. Led the development of FT’s online presence during the rise of social media platforms and managed a complete website redesign to take advantage of new technologies.• Designed marketing plans for the rollout of all new microfinance programs including press releases, direct mail letters, email newsletters, and web-based content• Traveled to India, Peru, Kenya, and South Sudan to interview entrepreneurs and shoot photos and video used in marketing materials.• Co-led annual golf tournament fundraising event and gala dinner event• Managed marketing and technology committees and event volunteers

Vienna, Virginia, Us

Provided administrative support to office of five including processing donations and mailing acknowledgement letters. Maintained donor database. Assisted with event planning. Wrote press releases. Designed marketing materials. Updated website. Oversaw direct mail marketing packages. Wrote and designed monthly program updates and monthly e-newsletters.

Maintained the calendar and contact database for one of the firm’s partners. Oversaw event planning for Muslim-Christian dialogue dinners. Handled financial contributions to both a family charitable fund and for a non-profit. Edited letters and articles. Coordinated travel plans. Conducted research. Submitted monthly expense reports. Responded to requests for both the private equity firm and the non-profit initiative. Conducted fundraising mailings.

Jackson, Tn, Us

Completely oversaw and produced the chamber’s monthly newspaper, including writing stories and columns, paginating copy, designing graphics and taking photographs. Redesigned Chamber marketing materials. Designed the annual Program of Work and West Tennessee Media Guide. Updated the website on a daily basis and oversaw website redesign in 2003. Coordinated industrial announcements for Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America and Kirkland’s Inc. Managed interns. Wrote press releases and worked with local, regional and national media. Co-hosted a weekly radio show. Coordinated productions of annual quality of life magazine.

Jackson, Tn, Us

The Cardinal & Cream is Union University's campus newspaper.Taught a publications seminar class, which included weekly critiques. Advised a nine-member student editorial board and 10 staff writers. Worked with university faculty, staff and administration. Edited stories and columns. Oversaw layout and page design.

Wrote daily and enterprise business stories relating to the business environment of Jackson and West Tennessee. Lead writer on two enterprise stories series: Power Struggle (The Southern Company had proposed building a plant in Madison County, Tennessee. Traveled to Alabama to interview company executives as well as local residents and environmental experts. Series earned a Best of Gannett Well Done award in Fall 2002.) and The Big Gamble (The state of Tennessee had proposed starting a state lottery. Traveled to Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama to interview state officials as well as lottery company executives and local residents. Series earned a Best of Gannett Honorable Mention award in Winter 2003.) Wrote a weekly column. Maintained a weekly reporting budget. Developed a diversified source list from the business community.

Wrote daily “Your Town” stories on the people and activities of 13 West Tennessee counties. Took photos for the “Your Town” stories. Wrote daily briefs for 13 West Tennessee counties. Paginated the “Across West Tennessee” page. Networked across West Tennessee and developed a diversified source list.

Ms, Conflict Analysis And Resolution

Ba, Communication Arts (Public Relations/Advertising), Marketing