Director Of Communications

• Jul 2021 - Present

Manager of Communications

• Nov 2015 - Jul 2021

Role recently expanded to include greater oversight of media relations. Project management duties related to both internal and external communications have also grown to include interior donor signage and the development of updated organizational video and print assets.

Development Associate - Communications

• Aug 2011 - Nov 2015

Hired to fill newly-created position tasked with managing existing communications assets and centralizing departmental marketing needs. Defined and expanded the parameters of the position, employing diverse communications and marketing skill set to formalize social media posting schedule and content, advocate for and co-lead development of new, responsive organizational website, and upgrade email marketing system to ensure email communications were mobile optimized. Took on the role of brand manager, ensuring consistent use of Project HOME name and logo, while also designing additional logos for emerging programs. Designed a library of marketing materials for external use.

Media Coordinator/AmeriCorps VISTA

• Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

As NCADD's writer, editor, and researcher, my responsibilities include blogging and social media updates; researching and crafting longer pieces on matters relating to addiction and recovery; writing and editing agency language on publications; and other tasks as requested. I built and maintain two agency CMS websites, and employ my graphic design skills to design reusable agency publications.My two consecutive terms of national service for the AmeriCorps VISTA program have also enabled me to provide similar support to local Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) chapters operated by our agency. My community collaboration included membership on two consecutive Recovery Month committees; the administration of two, 12-week workshops on PSA creation for the Juneau-Douglas High School CHOICE program; the co-facilitation of 10 overnight retreats for at-risk youth; and hold the position of treasurer for a ballot initiative group lobbying to increase Juneau’s cigarette tax.

C.E.R.T. Graduate Assistant

• Jul 2005 - May 2007

As Graduate Assistant for Temple University’s Conflict Education Resource Team (C.E.R.T.), I received 40 hours of training in mediation methodology, and 80 hours in conflict management techniques. I used this training to co-conduct several mediation sessions as well as hour-long “conflict coachings” that were administered to college students. I also delivered numerous presentations to students relating to conflict management. In addition, I was responsible for mentoring and managing a small staff of undergraduate students that constituted C.E.R.T. Finally, I was responsible for the daily management of program operations, including record keeping and scheduling.