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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Minnesota

Office of Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03)- Advises on executive leadership team- Creates and oversees execution of one of the most ambitious, modern, targeted marketing and outreach programs in Congress- Curates the Phillips brand, seeks proactive opportunities, oversees the production of quality messaging and visual products for earned and owned media- Supervises, manages, and mentors communications staff- Fosters productive stakeholder, press, and reporter relationships and serves as on-the-record spokesperson - Invests wisely in data and vendors to maximize impact and budget- Measures success, ensures compliance, innovates, and improvesHighlights and Recognition: *Featured speaker at the 2023 House of Representatives Chiefs of Staff Conference, teaching congressional leaders how to build modern, effective communications programs when stakes are high and budgets are low*Successfully secured a House Democratic Leadership seat; My work featured in the phillips.house.gov/LetsGrow campaign cemented Phillips’ legacy as a communications powerhouse*Recognized by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer as a best-in-caucus "2020 Digital All Star" for building robust, data-driven, and engaging video, email, and social media programs

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Trusted advisor offering strategic political and communications counsel to candidate, senior and junior staff, and VIP partners during politically sensitive and crises driven news cycles- Curated unique campaign brand and voice, maintaining clear, concise, and quality standards for visual and written products Highlights and Recognition:*Communications lead for a digital-first 2020 campaign that earned an 11-point swing district victory – all while being outspent by opponents $813,000 to $0 on traditional television *We Found Bigfoot: Led the creative brief and project management of 2018's most memorable campaign spot, called the "Best Political Ad Ever" by Ad Age, AdWeek, and Forbes

Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Offered freelance and contract public relations, digital strategy, copywriting, content creation, branding, public affairs, event coordination, communications training, government relations, crisis communications, and website services to client partners, including: St. David’s Center for Child and Family Development, National Youth Recovery Foundation, Excelsior Chamber of Commerce, Hilo Bay Cafe, Volcano Vineyards LLC

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Partnered with agricultural commodity board clients to invest federal checkoff dollars into advertising programs aimed at expanding markets for U.S. products - Managed client relationships, internal teams, vendors, budgets, and deliverables for B2B and B2C marketing campaigns from conception to launch- Wrote and pitched earned media, digital content, and communications plans- Represented clients at national trade shows and events Highlights and Recognition: *Agricultural Relations Council: Golden ARC Award, First Place, Public Relations Campaign (2013) *National Agri-Marketing Association: Best of NAMA Regional Merit (2012)

St. Paul, Minnesota

- Built strategic relationships state government leaders to advance shared interests within Ramsey County’s health and human services portfolio- Tracked state legislation, budgets, and news, regularly updating county manager and commissioners on county interests and opportunities - Wrote informational outreach materials marketing county services to eligible communities

London, United Kingdom

Greater Boston Area

Wrote and pitched press materials for clients in education, labor, political, and public sectors, including: Boston Teachers Union, Deval Patrick for Governor, Unite Here Local 26

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.); Political Science, Minor; Law/Policy & Society

Activities and Societies: Dean's List 2008, 2009, 2010; National Honor and Leadership Society; Political Science Honor Society, Student.

Parliamentary Politics And Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Hansard Society Scholar

Journalism And Middle Eastern Studies

Activities and Societies: Al Jazeera Partner, Wordpress Citizen Journalist