Communications Project Manager

• Aug 2023 - Present

Adjunct Instructor

• Nov 2018 - Present

*Serve as an adjunct professor of speech for incoming freshman. *Prepare students to effectively communicate in different situations and public presentations. *Elements of communication are emphasized, such as ethics, confidence, listening, non-verbal, outlining and presentation skills and public relations skills.. *Courses are taught to traditional Native college students.

Academic Core Instructor

• Jan 2012 - Oct 2018

*Responsible for teaching college level courses for Tribal College degree programs. *Handles student advisement and curriculum development. *Serves as the advisor for the Native American Student Association (NASA) student organization. *Responsible for helping to design degree plans, course descriptions and course syllabi for acaedmic programs to help develop the Tribal College.

Tribal Communications Specialist

• Feb 2022 - Oct 2023

Handle all communications for the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board, through a grant administered by the Center for Disease Control Foundation. These messages encompass 39 tribes in Oklahoma, 3 tribes in Texas and 6 in Kansas. This communications covers the creation of social media posts and storytelling for health services. The importance of staying healthy through COVID vaccines, STD Testing, HIV Awareness and many other health related messages are shared every day through a website, newsletter and social media pages. Show less

Public Relations Manager

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

*Contract employee who is responsible for managing social media accounts, all media requests and writing all public relations collateral for Bacone College. *Contract employee who is responsible for managing social media accounts, all media requests and writing all public relations collateral for Bacone College.

Mvskoke Media Managing Editor/Acting Director

• Oct 2018 - May 2021

• Oversee Mvskoke Media, Mvskoke Business and Mvskoke Creative Staff while handling day-to-day operations, to include developing, coordinating and directing all activities within the organization. • Builds and sustains the organizations reputation for quality, reliability, and timeliness in news reporting. • Issues staff assignments as required to maintain day-to-day operations of Mvskoke Media. • When necessary, defends and provides education of ethical journalism practices to all concerned practices, internal and external. • Is accountable for timeliness as well as aesthetic, production and editorial qualities of the Mvskoke News and the output of Mvskoke Business and Creative teams. • Responsible for financial oversight of Mvskoke Media, Mvskoke Business and Mvskoke Creative. • Responsible for the creation and implementation of departmental goals, visions and policies. • Responsible for departmental budget and administrative procedures and policies. • Responsible for the quality and efficiency of the Mvskoke Creative and Business teams • Makes hands-on contributions in all these areas when needed. Show less

Community Relations Coordinator

• Mar 2011 - Jan 2012

• Serve as a major fundraiser for Cherokee County and assist in the day to day public relations of the Muskogee Service Center. • Handle public relations and marketing of the Red Cross in the counties we cover out of our service area. Cherokee, Adair, Muskogee and N. McIntosh. • Coordinate volunteers and volunteer trainings for this area as well. • Plan and implement fundraising events for the Red Cross. • Serve as a public figure of Red Cross by speaking at events and raising awareness of the Red Cross Mission while ensuring donations. • Work as a Red Cross Instructor, educating the volunteers and public on CPR, Ready When the Time Comes and numerous other Red Cross approved courses. • Plans, manages and promotes all special events throughout the year. Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2010 - Dec 2011

*Serve as an adjunct professor of speech for incoming freshman. *Prepare students to effectively communicate in different situations and public presentations. *Elements of communication are emphasized, such as ethics, confidence, listening, non-verbal, outlining and presentation skills. *Serve as an adjunct professor of speech for incoming freshman. *Prepare students to effectively communicate in different situations and public presentations. *Elements of communication are emphasized, such as ethics, confidence, listening, non-verbal, outlining and presentation skills.

Adjunct Professor

• Mar 2009 - Jun 2011

*Serve as an adjunct professor of English Grammar for International students who wish to learn English as a second language for academic, professional or personal purposes. *This four week intense course prepares the students to take and pass the TOEFL Test, Test of English as a Foreign Language, and then enter into the University setting or continue their current path of business. *Serve as an adjunct professor of English Grammar for International students who wish to learn English as a second language for academic, professional or personal purposes. *This four week intense course prepares the students to take and pass the TOEFL Test, Test of English as a Foreign Language, and then enter into the University setting or continue their current path of business.

Marketing Specialist

• Jul 2010 - Jan 2011

• Contracted to assist in development of the marketing department through assisting in programs to aid the Sales and Marketing team accomplish their goals, such as PowerPoint presentations, new product flyers, advertisements, and other marketing materials for buyers and retail merchandisers. • Created a monthly newsletter covering all three nursery sites and the several different brands carried under the Greenleaf name. • Kept the information stream open while providing progress updates on brand and new product developments • Manage Greenleaf and its subsidiaries websites (Garden Debut/O2/Greenleaf Nursery) and worked to help launch the new Greenleaf website. Show less

Marketing Manager

• Jun 2007 - Sep 2009

*Responsible for the overall marketing plan of two casinos, as well as developing property strategies within a set budget. *Assist in advertising; participate in the design of property promotions and special events in accordance with corporate standards to accomplish desired strategic positioning in the market. *Manage Player’s Club Representatives/Leads at two separate locations, this includes, hiring, firing, schedule completions and administering training for each employee. *Implement and run corporate and property level marketing promotional campaigns. *Coordinate table games promotions for blackjack and poker. *Ensure that casino meets established goals, revenue goals and service standard levels and complies fully with the Oklahoma Gaming Commission. *Work to increase new promotional card sign ups and creates an environment that excites guests and employees while delivering the highest level of customer service. Show less

Information Coordinator

• Jun 2001 - Jun 2007

*Served as a communications liaison between Cherokee Nation Health Services and the outlying public. *Worked to help identify, develop, write and distribute newsworthy information to the public through the 14 county area newspapers and local Medias. *Produced written materials, digital photographs, publications, patient handbook, brochures and press releases for the media as well as the Internet and Intranet. *Developed graphics and layouts of documentation for PowerPoint’s and numerous other programs all while assuring cultural appropriateness and concurring with correct policy and procedures. *Developed proposals and monthly internal employee newsletter, along with community outreach displays and information packets for distinguished guests. *Spoke at community meetings and area health fairs concerning the Cherokee health system. *Worked on development and distribution of marketing materials and event planning to include, ads, flyers and other promotional materials and projects for the tribes’ six primary clinics, two satellite clinics and various other programs related to the health services. Show less