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Bellevue, Wash.

Bellevue, Wash.

Leading a team of six PR professionals responsible for media relations, employee communications and community relations, including oversight of Symetra's community giving budget. Managing C-Level and senior executive communications, including speech writing, divisional messaging, change management, and employee meeting content and planning.Responsible for managing and implementing Symetra's crisis communications planning and processes. Led communications for Symetra's $3.8 billion acquisition by Sumitomo Life of Japan.

Greater Seattle Area

JLM Partners, Inc. is a strategic corporate communications firm serving clients in the pay-TV, wireless, consumer electronics, and digital media sectors.- Developed and implemented strategic communications initiatives for key clients, including messaging framework, outreach, and executive prep. - Managed the ongoing external and internal communications of the successful $14 billion acquisition of Clearwire by Sprint/SoftBank, and related communications pertaining to DISH Network’s competitive acquisition attempts.- Led efforts to analyze and respond to inbound issues related inquiries with a service level response goal of one hour during the business day; Proactively identified and planned for a diverse list of potential issues facing the company, including network outages, regulatory hurdles, and security breaches, among others.- Managed and developed individuals responsible for Clearwire’s media device review program and executive level news monitoring/reporting.. - Key member of Clearwire financial team for 18 quarterly earnings announcements, multiple equity/debt filings, and all other financial/M&A related initiatives; produced news releases, executive scripts, key messaging, and managed media/analyst briefings. - Prepared executive team (CEO/CFO/CTO) for financial calls and press briefings; oversaw executive media training; maintained relationships with influential reporters at major business publications including, The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Reuters, and Bloomberg.Other clients included:o RDK Management, LLC: Comcast/Time Warner Cable joint venture focused on next generation video services.o Zoove, Inc.: a wireless mobile advertising platform serving all major U.S. wireless network operators.

- Lead account director for wireless industry clients, including serving as a national media and analyst spokesperson for Clearwire Corporation.- Developed and executed Clearwire’s communications strategy throughout the U.S. and Europe, including: media relations, financial/M&A communications, industry analyst relations, issues management, and crisis communications. - Launched America’s first “4G” network in more than 70 markets in partnership with Sprint, Comcast, and Time Warner Cable; led launch communications in major markets.- Coordinated executive speaker placement program and keynotes at major industry forums and events; developed internal and external presentations for Clearwire’s CEO. - Managed sensitive communications for transition of multiple CEOs, board members, and executive officers, along with major cost cutting and other corporate efficiency initiatives.- Developed comprehensive news reporting process to keep senior executives and other top employees informed of company news coverage and relevant industry developments.

Led the board of directors for a non-profit association focused on growing the sport of Ultimate in the Pacific Northwest. Emphasis on strategic planning, staff support and board governance.- Operational revenue grew by 45 percent during tenure as president; operational revenue up 180 percent during full board tenure.- Grew staff from one half-time employee to full-time executive director and two full-time staff members.- Helped launch organization’s first dedicated fundraising efforts.

- Oversaw development of Premera’s marketing-communications function; led cross-functional work between corporate communications, marketing, and healthcare services groups.- Managed development of internal and external communications strategies for new products, product revisions, issues management, and financial communications projects. - Led community outreach effort to build support during contentious provider negotiations with major provider organizations. - Provided communications counsel and speaking support for senior executives, including the CEO, Chief Medical Officer, and other senior leaders. - Worked regularly with major clients to meet special health care communications needs, including Microsoft, Weyerhaeuser, and the State of Alaska.

- Developed and implemented public relations strategy for 10-state region with emphasis on managing Seattle media for AT&T Wireless’ corporate headquarters.- Provided counsel to four regional VP/GMs on multiple topics, including media relations, issues management, executive speaking, and internal communications; succeeded in maintaining morale, retaining employees, and growing the business during Cingular acquisition process.

Seattle, Wa

- Produced communications materials for 11 quarterly earnings reports; led M&A communications efforts for multiple acquisitions and divestitures.- Assisted in development and distribution of multiple award winning annual reports distributed to 3.1 million shareholders.- Provided planning and logistical support for corporate board meetings and managed major media for the annual financial analyst meeting in New York City. - Helped develop key internal financial communications processes following AT&T Wireless’ IPO and spinoff from AT&T.

- Led day-to-day media relations with major news outlets in New York, New Jersey Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Served as regional spokesperson for the company.- Managed critical aspects of the company’s sponsorship of high profile events such as the 2000 Republican National Convention and 2000 National Governors Association meeting.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications

Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honor Society

Minor, Business (Finance Emphasis)

European Communications

A semester long study abroad program, Penn State's University of Manchester experience studied communications in the UK and continental.

Education record

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