• Develop and implement strategic communications plans that strengthen client brands, influence clients’ target audiences and help achieve broader business objectives• Write and edit a variety of communications materials, such as client newsletters, blogs and contributed articles • Establish and deliver regular reporting on key metrics/analytics to ensure communications programs and initiatives are achieving planned objectives• Develop and execute executive communications plans, ranging from social media management to speaking engagements, for clients’ senior leadership teams • Create and execute social media programs and develop strategic social media content for clients and their leadership teams• Facilitate award programs for clients, including drafting, editing and revising application materials • Ability to take complex thoughts and synthesize them into clear and concise communications for a variety of audiences• Spearhead daily media relations activities to deliver results in top tier, trade, national and local media including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Business Insurance and CBS News • Support and build client relationships as the day-to-day contact • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment• Capacity to effectively manage evolving priorities, multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Assist agency management in overseeing and directing more junior staff on projects and day-to-day activities• Monitor, measure, track and report on all program results

• Media relations• Social media development • Analytics and reporting• Press release and pitch writing• Account management • Promoted to senior account executive in November 2014 with additional responsibilities in client relationships and agency initiatives

-Provided supplementary support for client accounts when needed – West Cook YMCA, Southland College Prep HS -Wrote press releases, media advisories for client activities, events, announcements, etc. -Assisted with on-site event media calls and facilitation -Researched and developed appropriate story opportunities -Developed ongoing, working relationships with key media appropriate to clients

-Managed client accounts, working within a team to formulate strategic campaigns and solutions to achieve client objectives; included research, planning, implementation and evaluation efforts-Provided counsel and direction to clients in non-profit, legal, consumer, B2B, professional services and educational industries-Assisted with web/mobile design development, branding, media relations activities, events planning, social media initiatives and issues management for clients-Developed and maintained productive relationships with local and national media to fulfill clients' needs-Monitored and ensured project progress, proactively identified and solved client campaign issues, tracked industry trends for both clients' industries and the communications industry-Wrote press releases, proposals, media advisories, blog posts, reports, stories and other materials; supported social media efforts for clients and internally