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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Lead a team of 15 outreach and communications professionals to share knowledge and information about the Federal Reserve with various external audiences. Set and deliver on strategic priorities involving executive communications, media, social media, museum, and economic education. Create and disseminate communications and outreach support across the Bank.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Provided strategic counsel on media-related matters and public relations programs for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the Federal Reserve System. Developed and led comprehensive communication plans and media strategy on behalf of the Atlanta Fed, working with the Bank president and senior management to develop public communications content..

Greater St. Louis Area

Supported external media relations initiatives by contributing insight and expertise to the development and advancement of the overall media strategy. Handled media inquiries and issues, managed press events, drafted communications materials such as press releases, and executed external communication strategy through blog posts, podcasts and social media.

Washington DC

Reported on the Federal Reserve, monetary policy and economics for international wire service, providing real-time intelligence for global markets with breaking news and in-depth analysis. Also, stepped in as D.C. bureau chief after company was sold in 2016 to handle assigning and editing duties, as well as hiring new employees and guiding current.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Reported on banking and financial services for a weekly business newsletter, The Kiplinger Letter, with 130,000 subscribers, and Kiplinger.com. Provided business forecast and analysis on the banking, financial, housing and retail industries by interpreting complex economic data for a business audience. Updated and maintained economic indicator forecasts.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Planned and edited stories for the business section and front page. Supervised up to four reporters and a news assistant, and filled in during business editor’s absence. Reported on banking, financial services and insurance during the financial crisis. Wrote bi-weekly column about workplace trends, called WorkBytes, distributed nationwide by Gannett News.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Planned and edited monthly business-to-business magazine with 12,000 readers focused on best practices. Determined editorial direction and focus of publication as well as set editorial calendar. Managed staff of three full-time and two part-time employees, including copy editors, designer and photographers. Edited staff-produced stories, as well as.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Reported and wrote stories for business section and front page, covering small business, retail and tourism. Developed a standing feature that matched local businesses with business consultants and presented advice in weekly column. Edited the company’s bi-monthly employee newsletter. Researched and produced graphics for print and online publication.