Manage business planning for Corporate Communications department including quarterly resource planning and organizational structure; Develop annual and future communication strategies in alignment with department executive and company vision; Manage large department project deliverables, timelines and resources; Manage financial forecasting and budgeting for Whataburger Corporate Commnunications

Maintained all Whataburger media and community relations efforts across the system; Wrote and edited press releases and other various media materials; Acted as daily contact for Public Relations agency; Reviewed and presented recommendations on charitable giving requests to committee; Planned and managed all Home Office volunteer events; Developed system-wide campaigns designed to give back to the communities Whataburger serves

Worked on the USAA account. Also assisted with the Texas Tech account.

Planned and executed in-store promotions and events, created and maintained Web site and online store, developed monthly e-newsletters, increased customer email database provided excellent customer service, served as a professional sales associate and part-time buyer, merchandised products for in-store displays.