Multimedia and Communications Professional

Summary:

Offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism combined with communications, news and public relations internships. Possess a keen understanding of the role of communications in branding, marketing, promotions and positioning. Blends creativity with strong interpersonal, organizational and deadline/project management abilities.

Education:

DePaul University, Chicago, IL: Master of Arts, 2015

Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL: Bachelor of Arts, 2013

Work Experience:

State of Arizona (AZDHS/AZCC) Public Information Officer, October 2016-Present

Serve as an AZCC spokesperson, enhance the agency's social media presence and increase interaction/followers on AZCC social media accounts.

Respond to inquiries from the media, public and employees, facilitate employee communications.

Write, edit and distribute news releases, edit and post to AZCC website.

Respond to media requests for information about ADHS programs and services and initiate contact with media to promote ADHS initiatives, provide accurate agency information and data in response to media requests and assist the Director’s Office and agency management with media response.

Respond to verbal and/or written requests for information.

Prepare or edit written and visual communications such as: internal and external newsletters, news releases and bulletins; information campaigns, agency talking points, feature news stories and articles to agency staff, stakeholders, public media, elected officials, and/or other municipal entities.

Assist in arranging public appearances for experts in the agency.

The University of Arizona Program Coordinator, Social Media/Graphic Design, April 2016-October 2016

Develop, compile and write communications and promotional literature for distribution such as newsletters, brochures or flyers. Hold accountability for monitoring social media feeds. Create, design and produce artwork for signage, posters and flyers for program specifications. Develop and implement marketing and media strategies and campaigns.

Recommend new media outlets and develop procedures and marketing plans to highlight SNAP-ED through social media, Constant Contact and website design.

Assist in SNAP-ED website and social media development and maintain program and web information.

Illinois House of Representatives Public Relations & Legislative Communications Intern, 2010-2012

Conducted legislative research and reviewed news articles, summarizing issues in policy memos and leveraging insight to draft on-point and accurate communications, correspondence, marketing collateral, talking points and press materials.

Corresponded with constituents, lobbyists and state agency representatives to promote the office’s position and agenda.

Authored press releases, planned state-sponsored events, performed in-depth research and supported the administrative needs of a high-volume, fast-paced and deadline-driven office environment.

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