-Lead communications initiatives for two School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) departments: the Information School and the Department of Statistics-Author compelling web articles, e-newsletters and social media campaigns for departments-Effectively convey departments' research with diverse audiences-Assist in enhancing fundraising initiatives for departments and the School

-Conceptualize and create email and SMS content for U.S. House of Representatives campaigns-Analyze and evaluate content's performance via ActBlue

Courses taught or assisted:-LSC 100: Science & Storytelling-LSC 270: Marketing Communication for the Sciences-LSC 251: Science, Media and Society

-Wrote feature-length stories on science-based topics including the local impacts of climate change and the transformation of Midwestern forests

-Created and edited an array of content including bylined articles, blogs, white papers, e-newsletters, and social media for 6 clients in the cleaning & hygiene, food, beverage and paper products industries -Crafted communications emphasizing the environmental, social and economic sustainability of client products and services-Wrote and distributed press releases and targeted media pitches to trade and tier-one editors to secure consistent coverage for clients-Established relationships with industry journalists-Developed collaborative working relationships with client contacts and led agency-client calls -Contributed to new business pitches and presentations

-Spearheaded press outreach by writing, editing and distributing compelling press releases and media alerts-Filmed, produced and edited video content for museum's social media channels-Fostered relationships with local media and placed stories about museum in local and national publications, including the Chicago Tribune and CNN.com-Developed and implemented social media strategy to elucidate museum's brand voice-Copy-edited all marketing communications, social media campaigns, and advertising

-Amplified visibility of GHS by crafting email marketing campaigns and press releases-Boosted reach on social media to more than 3,000 new users with Facebook and LinkedIn campaigns -Actively pursued media exposure and earned mentions in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Savannah Morning News and numerous local broadcast stations-Upgraded and expanded two sections of website content

-Arranged and executed comprehensive coverage of Savannah-area sporting events-Captured relevant and compelling quotes in pre- and post-game interviews-Composed and edited 500- to 1000-word stories with local Savannah angle for a newspaper with circulation of 36,000+-Completed stories swiftly and submitted for publication before 11 p.m. deadline

-Authored daily sports-related content for the university’s print and digital student-led newspaper-Interviewed players, coaches and administrators involved in Georgia Southern athletics-Delegated stories to three sports reporters and edited those stories to prepare for publication-Earned Georgia College Press Association awards for two stories in “Best Sports Story” category

-Covered daily stories around Georgia Southern campus-Focused on sports and breaking news stories