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As a versatile communications and marketing executive with 20 years of experience that spans public relations, branding, social media, advocacy, and marketing, I have collaborated with various associations, nonprofits, government entities, and corporations in diverse sectors such as technology, arts, hunger relief, agriculture, transportation, environmental conservation, education, sports, consumer electronics, tourism, and the entertainment industry. My comprehensive background and business acumen enable me to deliver effective, result-oriented campaigns and programs. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Successfully built communication teams and processes from scratch at Pivot Point Communications, Beekeeper Group, Brinks Home, SoundExchange, National Foundation for Credit Counseling, and Experience Prince George's. • Co-founded and directed Pivot Point Communications for eight prosperous years until its acquisition by Beekeeper Group in 2017. • Spearheaded rebranding initiatives for The Fertilizer Institute, American Health Law Association, Brinks Home, and National Foundation for Credit Counseling. SKILLS OVERVIEW Corporate Communications | Messaging and Positioning | Media Relations | Brand Reputation | Crisis Strategy | Thought Leadership | Social Media | Advocacy | Marketing | Meetings and Events | Media Training | Data Analysis | Creative Design NOTABLE CLIENTS Americans for the Arts | American Health Law Association | American Optometric Association | Brinks Home | Case Foundation | CitiOpen Tennis | Coexist Campaign | Department of Labor | Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) | E-Verify | Experience Prince George's | Feeding America | The Fertilizer Institute | International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) | National Center for Learning Disabilities | National Foundation for Credit Counseling | National PTA | National Safe Boating Council | Northwest Clean Air Agency | Nurse-Family Partnership | Portland Cement Association | Professional Women in Advocacy | Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry | SoundExchange | United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | VMware User Group (VMUG) | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) SPEAKER ENGAGEMENTS As a frequent speaker and lecturer, I cover public relations, social media, and women in business. My presentations include the American University Social Learning Summit, Brag Better Day, Buzz Advocacy Summit, DC Web Women, General Assembly, George Washington Women in Business Conference, Public Relations Society of America, Spring2ACTion, What's Next DC, and Women in Government Relations.