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Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provide Fortune Global 500 companies with counsel and consultation in the areas of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. Assist clients with building project support, bolstering reputation, developing sustainable relationships, and managing risk. Appointed service line coordinator for Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement – North America. Responsible for the development of technical expertise. Principal Consultant, Project Manager: January 2019 – September 2022• Manage long-term public engagement and strategic communications campaigns for clients in a variety of sectors including energy and infrastructure development • Lead team coordination and oversee public engagement activities, responsible for client delivery and execution• Facilitate and manage public and virtual meetings, oversee message development and stakeholder communications• Explore and integrate innovative engagement tools and technologies to increase the effectiveness of outreach and engagement• Oversee the creation of communication pieces, newsletters, e-news, and social media content to support project engagement and information sharing• Management of Community Ambassador Programs – an internal grassroots service offering utilized to build support community engagementSenior Consultant: May 2015 – January 2019• Planned public engagement programs, including focus groups and public opinion polling• Participated in community outreach activities and events to improve project awareness• Engaged government, community, and industry stakeholders - responsible for sharing project information, strengthening relationships, and exploring opportunities for collaboration • Created engagement content for internal and external mediums including digital, social, and traditional media• Produced communication materials including news releases, project messaging, presentations and other information materials including newsletters and websites

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Assist in the management of grassroots communications and issue advocacy efforts for corporate and non-profit clients across Minnesota.• Executed communication tactics including letters to the editor, opinion-editorials, digital content development, and social media management• Assisted with strategic planning, campaign development, and client relations• Developed and maintained media, legislative, and stakeholder databases

University Of Minnesota

Elected by peers to serve as Director of Public Affairs. Lead collaborative effort to redefine the organization’s mission. Develop an integrative external relations strategy across key functions of the organization that advances this mission. Facilitate the strategic planning and execution of public relations and partnership development. Co-develop an internal communications platform that increases the value and support that the organization provides its members. Lead efforts in reputation management within the community and across stakeholders.

Humphrey School Of Public Affairs

A cross-sector initiative forged out of the National Travel and Tourism Strategy to increase international travel to the U.S. through visa system and process improvements. The collaboration brought together the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, The Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, Carlson, Carlson School of Management, and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. • Led student research and opportunity identification process• Managed stakeholder collaboration and relations in developing the creative and boundary-cutting strategies necessary to increase global travel to the U.S. • Defined the advocacy, outreach, and public affairs platform necessary for implementation of the recommendations provided

Minneapolis

Led research and assisted in the strategy development surrounding a children’s mental health initiative that emphasized improving the delivery of mental health services across the community. Other responsibilities include:• Health policy research• Blog, website, and social media communications and advocacy• Event planning• Assisted in partnership and stakeholder relations• Laison to Mental Health Legislative Network, NAMI

St. Paul, Mn

Assisted Representative Jim Davnie in legislative proceedings and committee hearings. Other responsibilities included:• Legislative and issue tracking• Public policy and legislative research• Communications efforts surrounding H.F. No. 826: School Student Bullying Policy

Minneapolis

Led policy and historical research. Wrote policy platforms for candidate endorsement. Regularly provided candidate with policy briefings. Other responsibilities included:• Communication and advocacy of policy goals and proposals• Policy platform development and strategy• Social media and other digital communications

Direct Markets

Responsible for key account management and partner relations. Developed strategies for client engagement and acquisition, and served as a product and services manager in markets throughout the upper Midwest. Strategically created new product, digital, and media campaign initiatives. Responsible for event management and stakeholder relations. Implemented training programs and performed daily coaching with staff. Co-managed 11 member sales staff. Managed annual revenues exceeding $5 Million.

Digital advertising and communications professional. Consistently grew sales territory and established new high-water sales marks company wide. Expert presentation, negotiation, and communication skills. Professional planning and follow-up. Company-wide recognition of achievement. Key accomplishment: Recipient of the CarSoup.com Sales Person of the Year

Duluth, Minnesota Area

Radio advertising and client-communications consultant. Responsible for new business development and acquisition. Designed and managed innovative marketing and communications campaigns. Developed successful promotions and events for clients. Produced and managed the company’s community expo featuring local and regional vendors.

Master Of Public Policy (Mpp), Self Designed: Public Affairs Management

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Self Designed: Corporate Public Affairs And Business Communications

B.S., Organizational Management, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, Graduated with Departmental Honors