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As the Senior Marketing Manager at Canary Speech, I play a pivotal role in driving the company's marketing strategies and initiatives to enhance brand visibility and accelerate business growth. With my expertise in marketing and communications, I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans that align with the company's objectives. This includes developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and drive customer engagement. I lead digital marketing campaigns across various platforms, including social media, email, and search engines, to amplify brand presence and drive inbound traffic. Creating high-quality marketing content, including blog posts, articles, case studies, and multimedia materials is what I enjoy best.

Salt Lake City

I managed talent acquisition through candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding at USHE. The Utah System of Higher Education is comprised of three business units including the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, my529, and the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority.

Lindon, Ut

As a member of the customer success team, I was responsible for project management and software implementation at BambooHR. I worked closely with clients to optimize their ability to implement strategic HR practices.

I oversaw all aspects of shelter management during evenings, nights, mornings, and weekends. These responsibilities required high levels of trust and intuition to the needs of clients and the organization. My responsibilities included: new client intakes, crisis intervention, supervising volunteers, answering hotlines, and attending to the physical and safety needs of residents at the shelter.

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

International Relations, Political Economy

Activities and Societies: Minor in Russian; Dobro Slovo National Russian Honors Society; International Development ClubPolitical Science.