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Washington, DC, US

• Serve as FEMA spokesperson or field radio, TV, and print interviews.
• Develop and maintain communication strategies disseminate critical information during emergencies.
• Draft talking points, and responses to media inquiries.
• Support disaster response operations by coordinating with local, state, and federal partners to promote effectivemessaging.
• Respond to all media inquiries and report potential media issues including inaccuracy, rumor control, andtrending topics.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Established connections with the local community, and multiple suppliers to organize and oversee events.Assigned responsibilities to volunteers and collaborated with other organizations to ensure adherence toschedules, budgets, and overall success.Acted as the primary administrative contact, intermediary, and assistance to the Director of Operations.

• Successfully landed clients on news media platforms such as Fox 5 DC.Rephrased, Managed, and coordinated public relations initiatives that align with the marketing strategies ofclients.Experience with crafting press.
• Strategically marketed clients to effectively manage their public image.

Philadelphia, PA, US

Created and implement external and internal communications strategies.Developed a system for follower engagement, social trends, & social trend analysis based on media algorithm &competitors.Developed and oversaw public relations campaigns that integrate with clients' marketing strategies.Assisted with the creation of a more positive friendly media outlet.

Bolingbrook, IL, US

Maintained in-depth knowledge of company brand to best serve customers and drive sales. Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 10% growth of customer base.

Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process of future campaigns.Produced media publications and documents for senior team members in collaboration with marketing department.Oversaw the communication implementation of four PR account for nonprofit international clients.Reviewed various social media campaigns & edited blog.

Los Angeles, California, US

Effectively supported the awareness, engagement, and programming goals of the afterschool program by leading the development and marketing strategy for the site while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve program objectives.Boosted program enrollment rates by creating a comprehensive curriculum that provided students with the opportunity to gain.

Dover, DE, US

• Contributed to the comprehensive planning and execution of Homecoming and Alumni engagement events, includingagenda development, vendor management, and communications.
• Served as main administrative point of contact, liaison, & support to Director of Alumni Relations and influenced theincreased use of technology to disseminate important information via website updates on event details.
• Developed & maintained alumni data driven systems of mailing, marketing, & engagement to 400 statewide alumni andconducted city-wide marketing efforts and support logistics for homecoming & alumni events.
• Monitored and evaluated alumni activity all over the country by creating Salesforce reports to review alumni details andidentify areas to improve engagement and communication efforts for the program.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Strategic Communications & Public Relations

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Mass Communications, Mass Communication/Media Studies