Oversee Public Information, Finance, and Business Technology sections for the Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. Manage department operations for $5.7M annual budget.

Oversee preparedness and emergency management communication planning for Homeland Security & Emergency Management. Previously performed leadership functions within the Development Services Department, Austin Center for Events and Corridor Program Office. Generate public messaging for the City serving as the spokesperson for the department externally and internally, along with other critical public information activities including crisis communications. As the marketing manager, developed comprehensive marketing and business plans, manage a team of web content designers, graphic designers, and other professionals to carry out the media and marketing objectives. ► Developed process for 18 divisions within the department to generate regular content for the marketing team with single point of contact model.► Distribute information across multiple platforms: social media, websites, email, media outlets and newsletters.

Managed the City’s economic development and redevelopment incentives program within the Strategic Development Office. Developed communication plans and strategies; partnered with media, generated press releases, and wrote web content. Managed public relations and wrote speeches for City leadership. ► Served as an interim Minority & Woman Owned Business Program Manager ensuring that related requirements were contained in all City contracts.

Small business owner operating in both Austin, TX and Asheville, NC serving hundreds of clients. Developed and implemented all event plans including logistics, staffing as well as marketing, PR, and communication strategies.► Coordinated contracts with artists including managing deposits, W9, hospitality and technical riders. Managed external contracts and held vendors accountable to deliverables.