Lead communications coordinator with more than ten years of experience in researching, implementing and evaluating strategic internal and external communications programs.

• Managing and working independently as part of on- or offsite teams to develop and successfully implement programs that align with agency objectives• Planning, developing, promoting and managing programs that meet specific goals and deadlines • Overseeing concurrent multiple projects and shifting priorities• Researching demographics, perspectives and behaviors of internal and external audiences through surveys, focus groups and one-on-one interviews• Analyzing work flows, assessing value and implementing project efficiency improvements• Coordinating efforts and communicating results across multiple audiences• Ensuring materials are accurate, adhere to agency branding and are cohesive• Gathering and translating technical information to write publications for internal and external audiences

• Researched, developed, and managed a public outreach program to prevent and reduce underage drinking.• Conducted in-depth interviews with community leaders, hosted focus groups and evaluated online surveys results to determine barriers and benefits of target behaviors.• Developed a S.W.O.T. analysis based on research results to create and execute communications plan including primary and secondary objectives, strategies, messages and tactics.