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Aspen, Co, Us

Colorado, United States

· Lead external communications, media relations, PR and thought leadership for EchoStar's wireless business· Supervise communications team responsible for educating media, analysts and Wall Street on company’s success and expertise in the world’s first cloud-native Open RAN 5G network· Provide senior leadership with strategic communications counsel and serve as a trusted advisor on issues related to external messaging and reputation management.· Manage EchoStar's company-wide… Show more · Lead external communications, media relations, PR and thought leadership for EchoStar's wireless business· Supervise communications team responsible for educating media, analysts and Wall Street on company’s success and expertise in the world’s first cloud-native Open RAN 5G network· Provide senior leadership with strategic communications counsel and serve as a trusted advisor on issues related to external messaging and reputation management.· Manage EchoStar's company-wide corporate affairs messaging, including crisis communications, corporate reputation, and financial news/earnings calls· Oversee retail wireless customer-focused PR strategies to aid business in building brand recognition and customer acquisition goals· Assist government affairs lobbying and policy teams through managing DC-related media relationships and creating messaging promoting EchoStar’s stance related to policy issues Show less

Colorado, United States

·Lead external communications, media relations and thought leadership for DISH’s wireless business·Supervised communications team of 5 responsible for educating media, analysts and Wall Street on company’s progress building the world’s first cloud-native Open RAN 5G network·Provided senior leadership with strategic communications counsel and serve as a trusted advisor on issues related to external messaging and reputation management·Managed company-wide corporate affairs messaging… Show more ·Lead external communications, media relations and thought leadership for DISH’s wireless business·Supervised communications team of 5 responsible for educating media, analysts and Wall Street on company’s progress building the world’s first cloud-native Open RAN 5G network·Provided senior leadership with strategic communications counsel and serve as a trusted advisor on issues related to external messaging and reputation management·Managed company-wide corporate affairs messaging, including crisis communications, corporate reputation, and financial news and earnings calls with discretion, ensuring confidentiality and trustworthiness in company dealings·Supported C-suite wireless executives with speaking opportunities and media interviews, like Mobile World Congress, AWS-re:Invent, Network X, WIA 5G Forum, etc. ·Oversaw retail wireless customer-focused PR strategies to aid business in building brand recognition and customer acquisition goals·Assisted government affairs lobbying and policy teams through managing DC-related media relationships and creating messaging promoting DISH’s stance related to policy issues·Selected for and oversaw over five special communications-focused projects, including hosting foreign government officials, technology summit, media visits, etc. ensuring alignment with company messaging and business goals. Show less

Colorado, United States

·Managed the DISH Wireless 5G network buildout and innovation communications/PR team·Led network buildout, enterprise, and innovation communications/PR initiatives and overall strategy·Supported C-suite wireless executives with media requests, speaking opportunities, messaging points·Wrote and edited press releases for a variety of 5G-related announcements·Pitched DISH news to Tier 1 and technology-focused media outlets·Worked with partners and vendors on joint PR and… Show more ·Managed the DISH Wireless 5G network buildout and innovation communications/PR team·Led network buildout, enterprise, and innovation communications/PR initiatives and overall strategy·Supported C-suite wireless executives with media requests, speaking opportunities, messaging points·Wrote and edited press releases for a variety of 5G-related announcements·Pitched DISH news to Tier 1 and technology-focused media outlets·Worked with partners and vendors on joint PR and communications Show less

Aspen, Co

ALHI, June 2021 – Current·Write press releases regarding new hires, certificate programs, and travel additions·Pitch stories to travel meetings & events industry publications·Create public relations strategy for upcoming announcements and continued coverage of company initiativesAspenJet, July 2020 - Current·Created and organized overall communication plan for company launch and future initiatives ·Built and maintain website·Created and manage newsroom·Write… Show more ALHI, June 2021 – Current·Write press releases regarding new hires, certificate programs, and travel additions·Pitch stories to travel meetings & events industry publications·Create public relations strategy for upcoming announcements and continued coverage of company initiativesAspenJet, July 2020 - Current·Created and organized overall communication plan for company launch and future initiatives ·Built and maintain website·Created and manage newsroom·Write press releases·Conceptualize and write monthly enewsletters·Created company style guideModern Luxury, March 2020 – Current·Wrote Aspen-centric stories on topics like skiing, travel, beauty, and culture ·Published in Aspen Peak Summer 2020, Aspen Peak Winter 2020-21 issues ·Published in Aspen Magazine: Insider’s Guide Winter 2020-21 issue, Aspen Magazine Winter 2021 issueTAG Media Aspen, June 2018 – Current·Write travel editorials, stories, and hotel reviews in 5+ Ultimate Experiences issues ·Write copy for Signature Travel Network website·Write book reviews for 3+ CURATED issues·Wrote destination reviews for 1 issue of Windermere Living Show less

Aspen, Co

·Developed targeted email marketing campaigns, resulting in a 25% increase in open rates and 14% click-throughs·Designed and executed digital marketing campaigns, resulting in 30% increase click-through rates and 10% increase in conversions·Maintained and updated company website with imagery, photography, content, and promotions ·Led all social media creative and campaigns to increase brand awareness

Dallas, Tx

·Provided writing and editing support to 100+ employees in the Corporate Communications organization·Maintained AT&T Newsroom website: Managed editorial calendar and posted news and stories daily ·Managed corporate messaging across business units ensuring alignment across the company·Copy edited press releases, blogs, and Newsroom stories for all business units maintaining consistent brand voice and guidelines

Dallas, Texas

AT&T Corporate Communications Account·Embedded at AT&T in Corporate Communications War Room responsible for media monitoring, media reports and analysis, and advised on overall media strategy ·Conducted competitive analysis of telecom and tech companies advise AT&T on current and emerging industry trends, competitive environment, and shifting customer profiles

Dallas, Texas

AT&T Corporate Communications Account·Collated, analyzed and interpreted media data·Competitive Intelligence research and analysis of telecom and tech companies ·Wrote, edited and formatted media reports and competitive documents

Dallas, Texas

AT&T Corporate Communications Account·Research and analysis of telecom and tech companies·Collated and organized media data·Formatted and edited corporate executive documents

Austin, Texas

·Aided in research for cover stories·Wrote story proposals·Transcription of key interviews·Copy edited online stories·Managed International Women's Month Twitter campaign

Denton, Texas

·Wrote articles for the Local News, Business, Entertainment and Police Blotter Sections.

Himare, Albania

·Taught High and Elementary School English·Project Design and Management: planning, organizing, financing and implementations of various projects.·Created first regional/community center in Himare·Wrote grants and was awarded 5,000 USD from USAID Small Projects Assistance Fund and 10,000 USD from Vodafone Foundation Albania.·Peace Corps Albania Gender and Development Committee

Mason, Ohio, United States

-Supervised 15 volunteer committees-Organized and instructed ball persons, ushers, and marshals-Corresponded with tennis players and coaches to create daily practice schedules/Rework schedule changes -Edited professional tennis players’ biographies

Masters, Journalism

Activities and Societies: University of Texas Honor Society

Bachelor Of Arts, History

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pan-Hellenic Council, The Catalyst (Colorado College newspaper) Senior Thesis: The Radio's.

Bachelor Of Arts, European Culture And History

Intensive semester of study and experience focusing on Danish history, culture, literature, politics, economics; included extensive.

High School