Experience

Forest Grove School District

• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  I work at Tom McCall Upper Elementary School within the Forest Grove School District as a 5th grade teacher. I work at Tom McCall Upper Elementary School within the Forest Grove School District as a 5th grade teacher.



United Way of the Columbia-Willamette

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing and Communications

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2015

  At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, I oversaw all marketing, public relations and advertising activity for the organization. I supervised a dynamic team of three individuals as well as external contractors. Through the creation of outstanding marketing material (brochures, fact sheets, videos), donor-centric communication (eNewsletters, storytelling, fundraising appeals), earned media placements, social media outreach, and advertising (paid and in-kind), I was able to promote, enhance and protect the United Way brand within our four-county region; broaden awareness of United Way’s projects and services; and increase financial support for the organization. Show less



Urban Peak

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications & Events Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Apr 2014

  At Urban Peak, Denver’s leading nonprofit organization that serves youth who are experiencing homelessness, I was responsible for the strategic planning, development and execution of Urban Peak's communications, marketing, fundraising events, and community relations activities. I developed integrated marketing communication strategies, key messages, and a new brand identity for Urban Peak. On a day-to-day basis, I handled the writing, proofing, production, and distribution of all marketing collateral including videos, eNewsletters, brochures, annual reports, photographs and other materials; media relations; social media activity; donor communication (eNewsletters, fundraising appeals); and event marketing needs (invitations, event programs, scripts, videos, speakers, etc.). Show less



Larimer Humane Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Relations Manager

  • Feb 2010 - May 2012

  At Larimer Humane Society, northern Colorado largest not-for-profit animal shelter, I was responsible for setting the strategic direction of all community relations (marketing, public relations, advertising and public outreach) activities necessary to build awareness of Larimer Humane Society’s mission, vision, programs and services, and achievements. In this position, I handled all media relations for the organization (serving as the primary spokesperson), planned and oversaw the implementation of all youth and adult humane education programs; managed the volunteer program comprised of over 600 volunteers; and produced all print and digital marketing communications for the organization (website, eNewsletter, print newsletter, fliers, annual reports) and social media activity. I also assisted with the planning of key fundraising events as deemed necessary. I supervised one employee, our Community Relations Coordinator, and over a dozen community relations volunteers. I was promoted from Humane Education Coordinator after two months. Show less



California and Oregon

• Elementary School Teacher

  • 2002 - 2008

  As an elementary school teacher in both California and Oregon, I was responsible for instructing children in grade-level curriculum across a variety of skill levels using various intelligences to create a nurturing, motivational and stimulating learning environment. This was accomplished by developing and implementing daily lesson plans in all curricula areas, complete with instructional objectives and adaptations for a wide-variety of students to maximize the learning of every child in the classroom based on results of formative and summative assessments. FOREST GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT – Forest Grove, OR August 2005 – June 2008 (3 years) Tom McCall Upper Elementary School, 6th Grade Teacher PITTSBURG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – Pittsburg, CA August 2004 – June 2005 (1 year) Foothill Elementary, 4th Grade Teacher WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – Richmond, CA August 2002 - June 2004 (2 years) Wilson Elementary, 5th Grade Teacher Show less



Ketchum Public Relations

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Account Executive

  • Jan 1999 - Feb 2002

  At Ketchum, one of the world’s largest and most respected PR agencies, I was responsible for the creation and execution of multi-faceted PR programs designed to enhance my clients’ visibility within their respective industries. Primary responsibilities included providing daily counsel to my clients in effective PR and marketing strategies, developing quality press materials, and building an outstanding media relations program. Clients included Sun Microsystems, Intuit (maker of Quicken/ QuickBooks), Webvan, Gigabeat, Pupule Sports, Zatso, and Sony Signatures Network. I was promoted from Account Executive after one year. Show less



Weber Shandwick

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Account Executive

  • Nov 1996 - Jan 1999

  At the Weber Group (now known as Weber Shandwick), one of Silicon Valley's leading high-tech PR agencies, I was responsible for providing media relations, speaker’s bureau and other administrative, presentation, accounting, and organizational support to account teams. I wrote press releases, speaking abstracts; booked media tours; and qualified editorial opportunities. Clients included 3Com Corporation, J.D. Edwards, and GetThere / Sabre (formerly Internet Travel Network). I was promoted from Account Coordinator after one year. Show less