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Monticello, Il, Us

University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Design strategic communication plans in coordination with center leadership and internal and external partner organizations. Craft messaging and tactical plans to build brand awareness for a new research center striving to launch a national presence. Grow a portfolio of communication tools and channels from the ground up. Manage websites, newsletter, and social media sites. Write press releases and feature stories, and coordinate all content distribution.Key Accomplishments:*… Show more Design strategic communication plans in coordination with center leadership and internal and external partner organizations. Craft messaging and tactical plans to build brand awareness for a new research center striving to launch a national presence. Grow a portfolio of communication tools and channels from the ground up. Manage websites, newsletter, and social media sites. Write press releases and feature stories, and coordinate all content distribution.Key Accomplishments:* Launched a website for the center including creation of a content strategy and development of digital assets housed on the site.* Fostered relationships with local, regional, and national media to achieve impactful story placements.* Built the infrastructure to support the launch and maintenance of a newsletter.* Designed marcom collateral materials for distribution in both print and digital format. * Crafted long- and short-form stories that highlight the impact of the center and the credentials of the experts affiliated with it. Show less

Monticello, Il

Champaign, Ill.

Long-time voice for University of Illinois women's basketball broadcasts, first as an analyst, now as the play-by-play voice.

Have served as a stadium voice for Illini football, men's and women's basketball, softball, volleyball, baseball, and soccer

Champaign, Ill.

Write research, news, and feature stories and coordinate media relations and social media activities for the College of Engineering, the No. 5 ranked engineering school in the nation. Oversee communications efforts for the 131 Alliance Partnership with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Write and edit materials used for College events, including Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame, and Student Awards ceremonies. Produce content for major advancement stewardship efforts, focusing… Show more Write research, news, and feature stories and coordinate media relations and social media activities for the College of Engineering, the No. 5 ranked engineering school in the nation. Oversee communications efforts for the 131 Alliance Partnership with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Write and edit materials used for College events, including Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame, and Student Awards ceremonies. Produce content for major advancement stewardship efforts, focusing on fellowships, professorships, and scholarships. Provide communications support for the Dean and other administrators, including writing scripts, ghost writing recommendation letters, and drafting award nominations. Work in partnership with other staff members to develop materials as part of a multi-channel marketing campaigns. Manage relationships with a range of partners who support the work of the College communications office. Show less

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Cultivated relationships and leads as primary sales person driving new sports and events business for Champaign County, while serving as a liaison to other major events within the Greater Champaign County Area. Coordinated with area facilities and businesses to identify needs and opportunities that can be marketed to prospective event organizers. Serve as an ambassador for Champaign County at tradeshows and professional conferences across the country. Key Accomplishments:Facilitated… Show more Cultivated relationships and leads as primary sales person driving new sports and events business for Champaign County, while serving as a liaison to other major events within the Greater Champaign County Area. Coordinated with area facilities and businesses to identify needs and opportunities that can be marketed to prospective event organizers. Serve as an ambassador for Champaign County at tradeshows and professional conferences across the country. Key Accomplishments:Facilitated the return of IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament to Champaign, including the creation of the Community Team Hosts concept, organizing team practices and hotels, and liaising with key stakeholders throughout the effort.Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully landed new events with an economic impact of more than $20 million. As the Director of the Champaign County Film Office, led efforts to bring independent filming to the area, including the film You’re Out, featuring nine locations throughout the county. Facilitated local filmmakers in their efforts to continue projects even through the pandemic summer of 2020. Worked with local municipalities to secure project permits. Show less

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Illinois Innovators spotlights research and entrepreneurial efforts related to students, alumni, and faculty in the Engineering at Illinois family.

Provide PR leadership for university’s volleyball, softball, men’s golf, women’s basketball, and women’s soccer teams, promoting athletes and sporting events to drive growth for the institution’s athletics programs. Establish and foster strong media relationships with both local and national media outlets. Author press releases and feature stories spotlighting college’s sports, schedule interviews, and write press guides and programs. Manage and mentor student staff and graduate students… Show more Provide PR leadership for university’s volleyball, softball, men’s golf, women’s basketball, and women’s soccer teams, promoting athletes and sporting events to drive growth for the institution’s athletics programs. Establish and foster strong media relationships with both local and national media outlets. Author press releases and feature stories spotlighting college’s sports, schedule interviews, and write press guides and programs. Manage and mentor student staff and graduate students charged with supporting public relations activities. Show less

• Promoted and published promotional materials for the College's 19 varsity sports• Initiated major feature stories in Chicago-area daily newspapers for baseball, cross country, football, men's and women's basketball, softball, swimming, track and field and wrestling• Coordinated media services for over 100 institutions at the 1994 and 1996 NCAA Division III National Track and Field Championships, including overseeing the distribution of results, and media coverage that included Chicago… Show more • Promoted and published promotional materials for the College's 19 varsity sports• Initiated major feature stories in Chicago-area daily newspapers for baseball, cross country, football, men's and women's basketball, softball, swimming, track and field and wrestling• Coordinated media services for over 100 institutions at the 1994 and 1996 NCAA Division III National Track and Field Championships, including overseeing the distribution of results, and media coverage that included Chicago radio, newspaper, and television• Coordinated major release projects, including major scholarship winners, President's List, and graduates• Wrote press releases and pitched stories on faculty and students • Served as public address announcer at volleyball, wrestling and basketball games. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts, Speech Communication/Broadcasting

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