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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oakton, VA

• Broadened awareness of NVFS' programs and priorities, and increased the visibility of its programs across key stakeholder audiences through media relations and agency communications platforms, including the launch of a.
• Prioritized media opportunities, and prepared talking points, speeches, presentations and other supporting material as needed.
• Led the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, annual report, e-newsletters, and NVFS’ website.
• Collaborated with Agency leadership to determine communication priorities and messaging.
• Represented the agency as a member of community councils and initiatives.

Washington D.C.

• Worked with internal and client teams to develop and execute an editorial calendar and content creation for various client websites and newsletter programs, including campaigns, PR outreach, events and other key.
• Managed social-media channels for and associated with client brands
• Developed strategies with Audience Development team for search engine optimization, social media and editorial partnerships
• Established and manage relationships with clients, influencers and sources
• Provided support for other brand content

Washington, D.C.

• Developed and executed an editorial calendar and content creation for client websites and newsletter programs
• Managed social-media channels for and associated with client brands
• Develop strategies with internal team for search engine optimization, social media and editorial partnerships
• Establish and manage relationships with clients, influencers and sources
• Provided support for other brand content

Chantilly, VA

• Developed and executed an annual editorial calendar for "Country’s Best Cabins," a national bimonthly shelter magazine focused on the construction of and lifestyle surrounding cabins.
• Oversaw production and budgeting of "Dream Home Showcase," a biannual advertorial special, including management of a freelance editor
• Developed relationships with industry partners to ensure the best coverage for features within the magazines
• Strategized and executed plans to increase brand recognition and reader interaction through various social-media outlets.

Chantilly, VA

• Worked with contributors to produce quality copy and illustrations for "Country's Best Cabins" and "Timber Home Living" magazines.
• Developed web materials consistent with the magazine’s brand and content.
• Managed yearly budget for both "Country's Best Cabins" and "Timber Home Living."

Chantilly, VA

• Developed, wrote and edited content for four magazines, "Log Home Living," "Log Home Design," "Country’s Best Log Homes" and "Timber Home Living."
• Assisted in creating online presence of said magazines through the publications’ online social networks and web content.
• Worked with contributing illustrators to produce quality images to complement magazine features.

Falls Church, VA

• Developed, wrote and published press releases, special reports and entries for the company’s online blog.
• Assisted in coordinating interdepartmental website and direct mail production.
• Developed story ideas and wrote for company newsletters.

Falls Church, VA

• Edited and proofread financial investment copy for investors in both print and online mediums.
• Developed story ideas and wrote for primary newsletter product, "Personal Finance."
• Uploaded content for web-only products through company content management system.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Edited and proofread copy for business-to-business newsletters and journals for the financial community.
• Designed product layouts.
• Wrote articles on legislation and rulings within the banking and credit union industry.

Masters Of Professional Studies, Strategic Public Relations

Bachelor Of Journalism, Magazine Journalism, Bachelor Of Arts, English

Minor degree in history