I am a seasoned and multi-talented public and private sector communications leader who proactively develops and implements internal and external public affairs and administrative strategy. I craft compelling messages and generate multimedia content to drive organizational awareness and empower civic and customer engagement. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for liaising effectively with multi-discipline stakeholders and navigating organizational transitions through effective spokesperson execution. Professional focal points include communication strategy development, multimedia communication campaigns, social media planning and execution, stakeholder needs assessment, internal messaging coordination, policy/procedure compliance, and public and media relations. Delivering superior administration in the latter areas of expertise requires effective interpersonal and organizational skills, business acumen, communications systems analysis, and resource management.Currently, I am Chief of Staff with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. My knowledgeable and active support of the Cabinet Secretary and Agency leaders allows them to excel during events and interviews. Additionally, I act as the primary liaison with the Governor’s Office, manage relationships with key stakeholders and the Governor's staff, and oversee the daily operations of the Office of the Secretary. A key part of my role involves driving internal administrative improvements across the agency. Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, technically savvy communications strategy and operational management expert with strong relationship cultivation abilities who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver idea results on time and within budget.
Listed skills include Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Policy, and 34 others.
