Consultant in strategic communications, public affairs, crisis management, social media and media relations. New business development, budgeting, planning and supervision of communications teams to support local, state-wide and national clients, including broadcasters, transportation projects, private equity funds, law firms and non-profit organizations. Advise numerous clients on COVID lockdowns and response to social upheaval. Built substantial practice in the firm advising multiple land development firms with several billion dollars in projects in Florida. Presently directing communications for three mixed-use commercial/residential towers under development in Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Expanded practice within the firm among faith groups and developed crisis communications toolkit for organizations facing ransomware attacks. Developed new business, budgeting, social media and media training projects across Tampa, Jacksonville and other markets.

Strategic consulting in communications, public affairs and crisis management. Managed intensive public campaign to build public and grassroots support for rezoning a major Tampa institution’s expansion, utilizing direct mail, media relations, social media, SEO and digital marketing. Supported marketing, media and political relations for launch of the first Cross Bay Ferry connection between Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Strategic consulting on communications, public affairs and crisis management. Managed project for substantial public radio broadcasters, healthcare education groups developing infrastructure projects.

Selected as member of exclusive, year-long program to connect and train upcoming leaders in the Tampa Bay region.

Researched and covered consumer trends in food/beverage, telecommunications, consumer trends, transportation and retail for multi-media newsroom. Produced regular consumer trend column, plus exclusive daily content in print, online, TV and social media.

Reported on telecom, technology and major local employers, including Xerox Corp and nuclear power producers. Produced column on work/life balance and authored “At Home With Anna” column on life as a first-time Dad.

Business correspondent (Internship) for highly regarded weekly business magazine serving metropolitan Chicago. Reported on General Motors, European currency and Chicago technology firms.

Founding staff member of Project on the Judiciary research group, studied appointment of federal judges. Developed public relations program and position speeches.

Supported corporate transactions and mergers for private equity funds and Fortune 500 firms.