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Part of a team that is responsible for facilitating the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank’s strategic and enterprise risk planning process and monitoring performance. In this role, I co-lead large, multifaceted projects that affect the Bank and the Federal Reserve System.

Chicago, Il

I was responsible for leading and developing internal communications and innovative change management solutions within the Finance and Administration Division. Maintained the internal reputation of UChicago’s Finance & Administration division (HR, IT, Financial Services, Risk Management, and Compliance and Internal Audit) with the UChicago community. Helped departments deliver on their missions to the University by providing clear, conscience, consistent, and coordinated communications and effective change management strategies. Kept F&A staff informed, engaged, and connected by delivering impactful communications and enhanced the F&A staff experience through meaningful engagements.

Chicago

Provided strategic communications counsel for my clients that helped them reach their key internal and external stakeholders. This counsel included media relations, crisis communications, employee engagement, change management, executive visibility, message development and campaign management. During this time I developed and executed communications that resonated with a wide range of employees – from top executives to front-line personnel. Clients included Abbott Nutrition, AbbVie and McDonald’s.

Greater Chicago Area

In this role, I helped manage the planning, development and delivery of communications campaigns for my clients. I contributed to the strategic direction, project management and execution for internal employee branding and external reputation campaigns. I regularly collaborated with clients to cascade impactful communications. I also regularly managed brand reputation efforts surrounding quality.Clients have included Abbott Diagnostics, Bayer and Walgreens.

Greater Chicago Area

Developed and managed strategic integrated communications programs. Supervised large teams for publicity surrounding fundraising events; including engaging with grassroots advocates to c-suite executives.Created key messages, news releases, social media content.Conducted media training with spokespeople. Cultivated client relationships on all of my accounts.Managed teams executing communications strategies on social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter.Clients included Free to Breathe, U.S. Fund for UNICEF, AstraZeneca Healthcare Foundation – among others.

Greater Chicago Area

Coordinated marketing materials, including production timelines, photo shoots, interviews and writing and editing copy. Co-managed the media relations process, including editing media lists, coordinating interviews and the reporting process.Some clients included the Adler School of Professional Psychology, Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority and the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.

Greater Chicago Area

Continued to execute and excel at the media relations process and develop relationships with local, national and trade media.Honed skills in writing for social and traditional media platforms, event publicity and design project management.

Chicago

Executed media relations process, including contact list development, interview coordination and monitoring.Developed relationships with local, national and trade media, including Prevention, Parents, NYT.com [New York Times website], CNN.com, Chicago Tribune, FOX Chicago and NBC 5 Chicago.

Throughout my internship in the Health Group at Edelman’s Chicago office, I supported Abbott Humira, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Premarin Product Family, and GlaxoSmithKline Clinical Development.

During my internship, I assisted in the media training of opera performers and the coordination of interviews with the media. Also, I supported the Public Relations Director at all opera performances and events.

B.A., Strategic Communications

Activities and Societies: Laws, Hall & Associates (LH&A) Communications Director, Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity - Public Relations Chair.

Master'S Degree, Learning & Organizational Change