A seasoned communications professional with more than 25 years of external and internal communications experience and working with businesses to help educate, engage, and inspire audiences. Experience spans markets worldwide and includes the complete portfolio of corporate communications and public relations functions including crisis communications, strategic planning and execution, media relations, announcements, acquisitions and launches. Experience also includes driving internal programs and communications and managing corporate social media strategies and properties. Passion for helping clients and stakeholders tell their unique stories, addressing business needs, achieving measurable results, as well as developing and maintaining relationships based on trust and mutual respect.Appreciated by team members, direct reports and clients for being a collaborative and dependable employee with a great sense of humor. Also known for being a quick learner, highly organized, flexible, and self-motivated with the strong ability to prioritize, manage and take the initiative to lead multiple projects, and deliver high quality work within established budgets and deadlines. Proud graduate of the University of Oregon (Go Ducks!) with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Enjoys running, watching sports, and spending time with family.