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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

As part of the senior leadership team at a $60-million, 300+ employee healthcare organization, I oversee the organization's marketing, advertising, strategic communications, public relations, and government relations functions and serve as the senior-most communications and public relations advisor to the president and CEO.Indiana Donor Network is a federally designated organ recovery organization and a tissue bank. We also own a first-of-it’s-kind aviation company, TxJet, that transports organs and organ teams nationwide. Our team of more than 300 professionals saves lives every day, and we continue to break records year after year.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Overseeing a $2 million budget and a 10-person staff, I helped grow brand awareness by 30% in 18 months among Indiana residents, increase social media audience by 51% in three years, and increase organ donor registrations in Indiana from 61% to 68% in two years – a difference of more than 700,000 people.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Managed media relations and communications for the organization, its leadership, departments, campaigns, and initiatives. Created and managed public relations strategies, including crisis communications, and served as the organization's primary spokesperson and chief writer.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Oversee chapter budget, report revenue, oversee annual budgeting process, disburse funds to committee heads, manage risk and improve financial processes. Also oversee the Sponsorship Committee and the Scholarship Committee.

Zionsville, Indiana

Providing consulting services in strategic communications, media relations, public relations, crisis management, media training, speaker coaching, strategic planning, writing, and content development for organizations and individuals.

Crown Point, Indiana

Lake County is the second-most populous county in Indiana with nearly 500,000 residents. I served a dual role at the Sheriff's Department, leading media and public relations including during several major crises while simultaneously designing and implementing programs to improve inmate health, decrease costs of correctional health care, and reduce recidivism rates associated with mental health and substance abuse disorders.Key accomplishments:- Served as agency spokesperson for media and public communications and led public relations strategy.- Supervised a staff of three team members and 10 interns on multiple programs including Inmate Medicaid Program, Felony Offender DNA Program, HIV/HCV Testing Program, and Medication Assisted Treatment Program for opioid addiction.- Collaborated with business executives, elected officials, governmental agencies, and community stakeholders on unique initiatives such as the Medication Assisted Treatment community action plan for opioid users. - Developed and implemented an inmate health insurance medical program for 1,000 inmates.- Administered the college internship program while coordinating with multiple universities including Purdue University and Indiana University Northwest.

Crown Point, In

- Served as agency spokesperson for public communications in a geographic area containing 500K+ citizens. - Coordinated television, web, radio, and print public relations including during multiple high-profile crisis situations. - Maintained professional relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets to promote a positive organizational public image. - Responded to all public records requests as legally designated Public Information Officer.

Verrettes, Haiti

Health Corps Haiti (formerly Medical Student Missions, Inc.) is a lean nonprofit dedicated to fostering professional and academic medical education opportunities through medical missions to Haiti.Key Accomplishments:- Directed medical missions to deliver critical aid in Verrettes, Haiti with a staff of 4 and board of directors. - Delivered medicine for infectious and chronic diseases. Organized doctors, nurses, and students for medical missions.- Coordinated medical missions with international partners for fundraising, implementation, and volunteer safety. - Researched and developed a 5-year strategic organization plan for fundraising, sustainability, and growth. - Redesigned web marketing and revamped paid media program to double the volunteer base in the United States and Haiti. - Created an annual fundraising mail campaign and database of influential and philanthropic local individuals to guarantee sustainable fundraising revenue.

Indianapolis, In

The largest medical practice of its kind in the country, Public Safety Medical is recognized nationally for their expertise and experience in serving public safety agencies and their contributions to research aimed at improving the health and safety of public safety professionals.Key accomplishments included:- Conducted descriptive and analytical research.- Created original research to advise strategies and tactics.

Indianapolis, In

I was part of the CHEER (Community Health Equity and Engagement Research) Team, whose mission is to improve health equity through collaboratory research and practice.- Conducted community-based participatory research (CBPR) in conjunction with academic faculty and staff for Community Health Equity and Engagement Research team.- Composed and collected literature reviews, grant proposals, and data analyses.- Assisted faculty with research to fill gaps in health policy literature.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Health Science

Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi Fraternity (President), College Mentors for Kids, Microbiology Teaching Assistant, Greek Intervarsity.

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Health Policy And Management

Activities and Societies: Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic (Vice-Chair of Public Health Services)