I'm an experienced communications and community engagement professional with a passion for volunteering, dad jokes, cooking and the outdoors. My mission is to create meaningful connections and content while building strong relationships that positively impact my community, my company and my coworkers. With a history of roles in communications, journalism, community engagement and volunteer coordination, I'm committed to helping others and making a difference in the lives of the people I work with.Throughout my career, my expertise has been in effectively writing, editing and designing across print and digital mediums to address a variety of complex issues with different audiences. In the process, I have also enthusiastically created and edited photos, video clips, and other graphics as tools to better convey and support intended messaging. Additionally, I have planned, executed and grown a multitude of communication strategies, charity campaigns and volunteer events, with a focus on positive change.It is my goal to continue growing as a professional communicator and story teller while impacting the lives of my team and neighborhood for the better.Key Strengths:Communications PlanningCommunity EngagementEvent PlanningGraphic DesignLayout CompositionPhotography and Photo EditingProject ManagementVolunteer CoordinationWriting and Editing