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Deerfield, Il, Us

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Assists the Chief Communications Officer, in a confidential capacity, in the development and implementation of the Districts’ strategic plans and ongoing communication.• Aligns communications with District vision, mission, and strategic goals, including “Portrait of a Learner” and “One Lake Forest”• Supports Superintendent and Board communications, ensuring consistent messaging and responsiveness• Develops strategic messaging for key internal and external stakeholders, enhancing… Show more Assists the Chief Communications Officer, in a confidential capacity, in the development and implementation of the Districts’ strategic plans and ongoing communication.• Aligns communications with District vision, mission, and strategic goals, including “Portrait of a Learner” and “One Lake Forest”• Supports Superintendent and Board communications, ensuring consistent messaging and responsiveness• Develops strategic messaging for key internal and external stakeholders, enhancing transparency and clarity• Manages social media strategies for both Districts’ Instagram and Facebook accounts• Coordinates production of weekly, bi-weekly, and quarterly digital and print publications, to engage District communities effectively• Collaborates with District leadership, faculty, and staff in the creation of content, utilizing tools such as Smore, Canva, and Finalsite• Leads content strategy for Districts 67 & 115 digital signage platform, providing engaging visuals through the Enplug/Spectrio infrastructure Show less

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Enhanced search relevancy within the enterprise intranet through the implementation of data analytics, involving a comprehensive audit to eliminate stale sites, outdated content, and non-compliant site ownership.• Piloted and developed roadmap for global implementation of employee engagement tool, Funtivity, providing virtual team building through Zoom to a hybrid audience• Sunset standalone AllstateTV SharePoint platform and shifted to Stream within Microsoft 365, reducing… Show more Enhanced search relevancy within the enterprise intranet through the implementation of data analytics, involving a comprehensive audit to eliminate stale sites, outdated content, and non-compliant site ownership.• Piloted and developed roadmap for global implementation of employee engagement tool, Funtivity, providing virtual team building through Zoom to a hybrid audience• Sunset standalone AllstateTV SharePoint platform and shifted to Stream within Microsoft 365, reducing redundancy and improving user experience• Administered the Communication Innovation budget, including monthly forecasts and invoicing• Coached and supported enterprise communicators within SendGrid, Allstate’s internal email platform reaching over 50,000 employees• Trained global users on new technologies as part of Change Management's employee outreach team, Change Champions• Facilitated in-person cybersecurity training for elementary school students as a member of the Cyber Safety for Kids program Show less

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Owned the overall operation, governance, and agile development of Allstate’s enterprise video platform and global digital signage network.• Administered the live and on-demand aspects of the internal video platform hosting over 15,000 videos, serving 32,000 unique viewers, realizing a six-figure savings by migrating the company’s video hosting from external platforms to SharePoint• Managed the administrative and creative team tasked with procuring hardware and producing content for… Show more Owned the overall operation, governance, and agile development of Allstate’s enterprise video platform and global digital signage network.• Administered the live and on-demand aspects of the internal video platform hosting over 15,000 videos, serving 32,000 unique viewers, realizing a six-figure savings by migrating the company’s video hosting from external platforms to SharePoint• Managed the administrative and creative team tasked with procuring hardware and producing content for the corporate digital signage system, including over 140 media players later proposing the retirement and removal of digital signage ecosystem as work norms shifted to remote and hybrid solutions• Directed the development of a virtual “front door”, realizing CEO’s vision of a virtual workplace entrance, in lieu of digital signage and in-office attendance• Corporate Relations’ SME for copyright and intellectual property law, including the facilitation of in-person and live-streamed trainings and the creation of FAQ documents• Served as backup company archivist utilizing Rediscovery Proficio to catalog historical artifacts• Piloted the use of natural language processing to evaluate employee and agent sentiment through survey results and intranet posts• Focused on continuous improvement through the completion of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business “Leading with Analytics” course, the SAFe POPM Agile training, attendance at the international conference, Digital Signage Expo, as well as leading the creation and execution of a team-wide development book club, connecting employees on a shared learning path Show less

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Produced multimedia content for internal and external audiences, focused on sharing Allstate’s business strategy, protecting its reputation, and celebrating its culture.• Executed multiple live-streamed remote town halls and oversaw all logistics for multimedia projects for the Chief Executive Officer, as Multimedia Concierge• Scripted, storyboarded, and produced numerous internal videos including for annual enrollment, HR’s rollout of Virgin Pulse, and executive leaders in Claims… Show more Produced multimedia content for internal and external audiences, focused on sharing Allstate’s business strategy, protecting its reputation, and celebrating its culture.• Executed multiple live-streamed remote town halls and oversaw all logistics for multimedia projects for the Chief Executive Officer, as Multimedia Concierge• Scripted, storyboarded, and produced numerous internal videos including for annual enrollment, HR’s rollout of Virgin Pulse, and executive leaders in Claims and Information Security• Directed creative teams in the production of in-person and live-streamed town halls and other corporate events to a global audience• Produced and managed all videos, presentations, and room design for the annual shareholder’s meeting• Created legally approved stock photography repository within Media Bin for internal use by all employees• Collaborated with international lawyers to draft photo subject releases utilized in Allstate’s global offices• Served as corporate liaison working directly with third-party ad agencies in the production of Mayhem Sugar Bowl commercial spots• Managed PollEverywhere account allowing executive leadership to capture the real-time pulse of employee audiences Show less

Winnetka, Illinois, United States

Directed all aspects of the District's TV Studio, cable and radio stations, on-demand video content, digital signage, classroom technologies and campus A/V Labs.• Designed and implemented the “Classroom of the Future”, a test-and-learn educational space featuring multiple video displays, moveable furniture, automated environment controls, and video conferencing• Developed concept that served as template for new classroom design including interactive white boards, mobile device… Show more Directed all aspects of the District's TV Studio, cable and radio stations, on-demand video content, digital signage, classroom technologies and campus A/V Labs.• Designed and implemented the “Classroom of the Future”, a test-and-learn educational space featuring multiple video displays, moveable furniture, automated environment controls, and video conferencing• Developed concept that served as template for new classroom design including interactive white boards, mobile device projection, wireless document cameras, immersive audio and simplified user interface• Led first-ever global live stream of commencement providing alternative viewing option for aging and out-of-town family and friends• Programmed and designed the interactive touchscreen, the centerpiece of the District’s Hall of Honor display, showcasing notable alumni from New Trier• Managed team of support technologists, responsible for annual maintenance, inventory, and second-tier troubleshooting of classroom technology assets• Realized savings by installing PTZ camera system with TriCaster switcher in board room, allowing for single person operation• Provided live cable television into each classroom space, removing cable boxes and associated fees, by installing IPTV, allowing governance over what channels were displayed for instructional use• Enhanced District website by adding on-demand video channels and live-streaming of school television and radio stations online and via mobile device• Maintained communication calendar for digital signage, creating thematic and date-specific campaigns promoting school, district, and community events• Assisted in the development of a new television production curriculum for freshmen Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Recorded, edited, produced, and transmitted news segments for local broadcasts, on prominent and across various online platforms.• Recognized with an Emmy Award for exceptional spot coverage of the Utica, IL, tornadoes• Compiled exclusive stories that were broadcast outside of the Chicago market including on CNN, the Weather Channel, CBS Evening News with Dan Rather, and Good Morning America• Served as main photojournalist for Chicago’s #1 rated newscast coverage of national… Show more Recorded, edited, produced, and transmitted news segments for local broadcasts, on prominent and across various online platforms.• Recognized with an Emmy Award for exceptional spot coverage of the Utica, IL, tornadoes• Compiled exclusive stories that were broadcast outside of the Chicago market including on CNN, the Weather Channel, CBS Evening News with Dan Rather, and Good Morning America• Served as main photojournalist for Chicago’s #1 rated newscast coverage of national events including: Obama presidential campaign; National Republican Convention; World Series; NCAA March Madness; and 9/11 aftermath• Provided satellite and video services to the BBC (London, UK); WABC-TV (New York); and KTRK-ABC13 (Houston) Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Produced and recorded confidential video content for internal use by the Clinton and Bush administrations.• Documented anti-terrorism training exercises in Washington, D.C., and U.S. military bases across the country• Coordinated mock drills and interviewed state and national representatives during simulated attacks as part of crisis media training

Greater Chicago Area

Videotaped and edited news stories for broadcast on WGN, CLTV and other Tribune entities.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Interviewed newsmakers and researched story leads for inclusion into nightly national news program.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Television

Education record