Communications Specialist

• Nov 2022 - Present

Freelance Media Consultant

• Mar 2016 - Present

• Independent, part-time publications manager for local plumbers union • Write/edit original and curated content for internal and external publication • Create infographics, edit photos, lay out monthly tabloid newsletter using Adobe InDesign • Independent, part-time publications manager for local plumbers union • Write/edit original and curated content for internal and external publication • Create infographics, edit photos, lay out monthly tabloid newsletter using Adobe InDesign

Executive Assistant

• Nov 2018 - Mar 2021

DoD contractor employed by HJF, supporting the Associate Deans for Faculty and Academic Affairs at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing. • Drafted successful applications for Continuing Medical Education Credits through the Army Medical Command for faculty development initiatives • Coordinated inprocessing and orientation meetings and trainings for new civilian and military faculty, both onsite and remote • Assisted with writing/editing of various reports for internal and external publication Show less

Agreements Specialist

• Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

Department of Defense contractor employed by Infused Solutions.• Specialized in crafting institutional affiliation and individual student training agreements with domestic and foreign entities, editing documents for organization, clarity and consistency• Worked closely with the Office of General Counsel, Brigade Judge Advocate and academic reviewers to ensure compliance with accreditation and legal requirements• Coordinated with site POCs and external stakeholders to obtain and document necessary approvals, negotiated changes as needed• Spearheaded development of new templates for use with particular types of federal and civilian/private sites• Processed approvals for the University’s international research collaborations – personally created a manual to aid new staff, assisted with the compilation of SOP guidelines Show less

Alumni Affairs Specialist

• May 2016 - Jun 2016

DoD contractor employed by Infused Solutions, LLC supporting the Office of the Vice President for External Affairs at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland.

Account Manager

• Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

Full-time account manager for communications firm in Washington, D.C. • Developed strategic marketing plans for diverse range of clients • Specialized in online engagement and management of social media accounts • Wrote/edited press releases and content for print/digital publications • Produced videos (scripting, conducting interviews, clip selection/arrangement) • Placed print/digital and radio advertising • Negotiated with vendors and planned promotional events Full-time account manager for communications firm in Washington, D.C. • Developed strategic marketing plans for diverse range of clients • Specialized in online engagement and management of social media accounts • Wrote/edited press releases and content for print/digital publications • Produced videos (scripting, conducting interviews, clip selection/arrangement) • Placed print/digital and radio advertising • Negotiated with vendors and planned promotional events

Sales Associate

• Oct 2012 - Sep 2014

Expert in boosting sales and deepening brand loyalty by building rapport with diverse clientele. Exceled in wardrobing, customer service. Consistently ranked among highest-selling associates, achieved #1 UPT (units per transaction) in district for FY2012. Worked at Palo Alto, CA store in 2008–2009; Gaithersburg, MD store 2012–2014. Expert in boosting sales and deepening brand loyalty by building rapport with diverse clientele. Exceled in wardrobing, customer service. Consistently ranked among highest-selling associates, achieved #1 UPT (units per transaction) in district for FY2012. Worked at Palo Alto, CA store in 2008–2009; Gaithersburg, MD store 2012–2014.

English Teacher

• Mar 2013 - Oct 2013

Taught elementary-aged students at Beiwai English Academy, BFSU's K-12 program, one of the fastest-growing English language schools in China. Worked primarily with students aged 4 to 9. Used traditional teaching methods and cutting-edge software to develop creative and engaging lesson plans appropriate for a variety of levels and learning styles. Prior to teaching, obtained TEFL certificate by completing an intensive, 135-hour professional teacher training program at Lado International College in D.C. Show less

Calendar Editor

• Sep 2011 - Feb 2013

Compiled weekly community calendar listings for The Montgomery County Sentinel.

Copy Editor & Freelance Reporter

• Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

Responsible for editing all articles and reviewing pages prior to printing, working closely with staff writers and managing editor to determine best phrasing for clarity, brevity and flow of each piece. • Took photos and wrote 1-3 articles per week on a variety of local and regional issues• Compiled community calendar, cultivated network of sources in local politics• Utilized Facebook and Twitter to expand readership• Won a Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association 2nd place feature award for an article on deer overpopulation, the first story I wrote after a 3-year hiatus from reporting Show less

TEFL Student

• Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

Completed an intensive, 135-hour professional teacher training program at Lado International College focused on communicative teaching methods. Fully accredited by ACCET, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, the LADO TEFL Certificate program qualifies for 13.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Completed an intensive, 135-hour professional teacher training program at Lado International College focused on communicative teaching methods. Fully accredited by ACCET, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, the LADO TEFL Certificate program qualifies for 13.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Staff Writer/Photographer for The Journal

• Feb 2012 - Oct 2012

Reporter for Comprint Military Publications, which contracts with the military to produce base newspapers at military installations throughout the D.C. area. • Wrote news/feature articles and took photos for The Journal (weekly base newspaper) • Launched and drove development of base Facebook page • Utilized social media to engage community and expand readership Reporter for Comprint Military Publications, which contracts with the military to produce base newspapers at military installations throughout the D.C. area. • Wrote news/feature articles and took photos for The Journal (weekly base newspaper) • Launched and drove development of base Facebook page • Utilized social media to engage community and expand readership

Editor-in-Chief

• Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

Served as editor-in-chief of the University of New Hampshire's independent student newspaper during the 2008 presidential primary election season. The New Hampshire is published twice weekly and has a circulation of 6,000. • Wrote editorials on variety of campus and national issues• Advised staff and oversaw editing of articles/pictures/graphics during production nights twice weekly• Brainstormed graphic design changes, new column topics and story ideas with staff • Selected and edited letters for Opinion Section of paper, responded to letters and addressed complaints • Coordinated with Student Activity Fee Committee to influence budgeting process and secure staff participation in the 2007 ACP/CMA National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C. Show less

Assigning Editor

• Jan 2007 - Apr 2007

Worked closely with Editor-in-Chief/Managing Editor and staff writers to determine content for each edition of paper.• Helped recruit and hire new writers • Developed story ideas and assigned stories to staff and volunteer writers during weekly meetings • Helped writers develop sources for articles and advised on ethical issues

News Editor

• Sep 2006 - Dec 2006

Was one of three students who edited all news articles for publication, focusing specifically on the style, organization, and clarity of the writing.• Fact-checked articles for accuracy • Contacted writers to discuss changes being made to their articles • Worked closely with other News Editors to assess newsworthiness of each article and advise Editor-in-Chief on its proper placement within the newspaper

Intern Reporter

• May 2007 - Jul 2007

Wrote 4-6 stories a week for The Carroll County Times, a daily community newspaper based in Westminster, Maryland. Was assigned to work for The Times after being one of 10 students selected for the Reese Cleghorn Internship, a paid summer internship program run by the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association. Wrote 4-6 stories a week for The Carroll County Times, a daily community newspaper based in Westminster, Maryland. Was assigned to work for The Times after being one of 10 students selected for the Reese Cleghorn Internship, a paid summer internship program run by the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association.