Missouri Department of Transportation

•	Plans, develops, and edits department publications.
•	Writes feature stories for department publications and website; maintains website information.
•	Coordinates special public relations projects such as Missouri State Fair exhibits, employee surveys, roadway safety activities, and other programs as needed.
•	Develops and delivers presentations on department issues to internal and external groups.
•	Develops department brochures, newsletters, handouts, posters, and other publicity material.
•	Researches and prepares presentation materials for management personnel on designated topics.
•	Edits videos and photos; develops motion graphics and animations.
•	Prepares media releases and responds to media and public inquiries regarding department activities.
•	Coaches management and staff on issues/topics to refine messages for media interviews, public meetings, and other public presentations.
•	Develops and prepares layout and graphic design for department brochures, newsletters, programs, and other publications.
•	Generates, edits, and publishes social media content.
•	Supports district customer service activities.

Senior Communications Specialist

Yes on 2/ Healthcare for Missouri 

•	Implemented the Amendment 2 Medicaid in Missouri expansion campaign’s daily communications strategy
•	Executed an aggressive, statewide earned media strategy; including targeted story development and market-and audience-specific pitches
•	Orchestrated the campaign’s earned media events throughout the state in collaboration with campaign staff and coalition partners
•	Served as media relations coordinator for the campaign, and helped train the campaign’s staff and public-facing supporters for interaction with the press
•	Generated photos and videos at campaign events for Facebook Live and other social media accounts
•	Produced multi-platform content for distribution to the media and the public, from social media messaging and e-mail blasts to digital content and paid media campaigns

Communications Associate

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

•	Coordinated public relations activities including news conferences, public appearances, speaking engagements, and special events
•	Produced news releases and video features
•	Acts as department spokesperson; answers questions from local and national media and presents information to news media
•	Monitors local and national media for coverage of department activities
•	Coordinates all interview requests and interview activity for the department
•	Videotapes and/or takes photographs for use in publications, slide shows, and on social media

Public Information Supervisor 

State of Missouri

•	Led external and internal communications, media relations, social media, and cross-departmental initiatives for the Office of Administration and the Commissioner’s Office
•	Assisted on initiatives for the Office of the Governor
•	Served as project manager and liaison to executive branch department communications teams on behalf of the Office of Administration and the Office of the Governor
•	Served as primary media spokesperson on behalf of the Office of Administration and its seven divisions
•	Plan, compose and edit strategic communications materials including newsletters, articles, bulletins, Internet web pages, and other publications

Director Of Communications

KSDK-TV

•	Managed assignment desk monitoring emails, phone calls, story pitches, scanner traffic and directed reporters and photographers to their assignments or to breaking news coverage
•	Served as photographer gathering news content using Sony XDCAM cameras and Edius editing software
•	Produced as off-camera reporter, writer, and editor using Associated Press ENPS newsroom computer software assisting news producers 
•	Developed and set up news coverage for weekend news broadcasts

Multi-platform producer

The Salvation Army Midland Division 

•	Drafted and finalized a strategic communications plan that included content for external, internal, and crisis communications
•	Created, planned, and implemented a proactive communications and public relations plan 
•	Served as primary media contact and developed an ongoing relationship with statewide media outlets
•	Delivered communications, marketing, public relations, and advertising budget for events including the Tree of Lights campaign
•	Optimized production of publications and printed materials including the annual report, brochures, and newsletters
•	Maximized communications strategy to leverage positive media coverage and public awareness of programs and services using paid, earned, and owned media

Director of Communications and Marketing

Freelance Consultant

•	Generated news releases and authored blogs for clients
•	Reviewed, budgeted, and edited request for proposals (RFP) for clients
•	Enhanced news media relationships to pitch stories on behalf of clients

Public Relations and Communications

Hazelwood School District

•	Drafted and finalized a proactive strategic communications plan that included content for external, internal, and crisis communications
•	Exceeded all internal and external communications strategies concerning the school district
•	Delivered positive news coverage about the school district using media pitching and local media contacts
•	Optimized communications department budget 
•	Excelled as media spokesperson during crisis communications 
•	Streamlined use of social media channels including Twitter and Facebook 
•	Provided support in the production of videos and multimedia promoting the school district

Director of Communications

•	Gained public relations experience with crisis communications and building relationships with local print, television, radio, and news media
•	Delivered a proactive strategic communications plan that included content for external, internal, and crisis communications for the I-270 and Dorsett/Page Project
•	Developed all communications and website development for the I-270 Dorsett/Page Project, the first diverging diamond interchange in the St. Louis metro
•	Produced internal and external communications including the use of still and videography for Flickr, YouTube, and MoDOT intranet
•	Generated MoDOT social media use on Twitter and Facebook

Senior Community Relations Specialist

Live reporting and spot news coverage locally and regionally
Daily overnight update news
Generated story ideas and content

Reporter

I am an experienced public relations professional with over a decade of working with all stakeholders, including media, legislators, and the public. I am skilled in Crisis Management, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications and Media Relations. I hold a Master of Arts (M.A.) focused in Public Relations from Webster University. Prior to working in public relations, I spent 13 years working as a television news reporter in various markets in the Midwest. One of my strengths is working with the media on news coverage about the organization that I represent. I also counsel, problem solve, provide leadership and bring effective communication to my work everyday.

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