Communications Manager

• Dec 2022 - Present

As the Communications Manager with Habitat for Humanity of Florida, I am building upon my time as the Communications Specialist by developing two monthly newsletters, social media posts, and emails, maintaining the organization's website and Sharepoint site. I have also created and implemented a statewide communications plan based on the organization's strategic goals and contributed to successful grant applications through research, narrative creation, and editing. Additionally, I manage Habitat Florida social media pages and have consistently increased following across platforms.Implemented and developed content for monthly trainings for organization employees. Show less

Communications Specialist

• Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

Communications Specialist

• Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

As the Communications Specialist for Manatee YourChoice, the health plan for Manatee County Government employees, I honed my skills as a communicator to a diverse audience using quarterly newsletters, home mailings, email updates, and creative flyers. I also participated in program design for health initiatives, integrating the knowledge of our clinical team with creative outreach strategies to drive participation and improve health outcomes. As the Communications Specialist for Manatee YourChoice, the health plan for Manatee County Government employees, I honed my skills as a communicator to a diverse audience using quarterly newsletters, home mailings, email updates, and creative flyers. I also participated in program design for health initiatives, integrating the knowledge of our clinical team with creative outreach strategies to drive participation and improve health outcomes.

Marketing Coordinator

• May 2021 - Oct 2021

In my first full-time marketing roll I was able to grow our business social media audience across platforms through content creation and management. I also led our team's involvement in community events through the planning phases into day-of participation. In addition, I researched, wrote and designed the monthly newsletter with an average open rate of 22% and created marketing materials for promotions and special events. In my first full-time marketing roll I was able to grow our business social media audience across platforms through content creation and management. I also led our team's involvement in community events through the planning phases into day-of participation. In addition, I researched, wrote and designed the monthly newsletter with an average open rate of 22% and created marketing materials for promotions and special events.

Delivery Coordinator and Warranty Administrator

• Mar 2018 - May 2021

In these roles, I honed my skills as a communicator focused on disseminating critical information to internal and external partners. I coordinated client needs within multiple departments, while specifically serving as a liaison between the sales and service departments. I led a team of service personnel to ensure client satisfaction and sales profit and attended to internal and external requests in a timely manner utilizing in-person and electronic communication to relay messages to stakeholders. Show less

Teacher

• Jan 2015 - Mar 2018

As a Civics teacher, I was able to share my passion for government with the next generation. I was able to serve as a student mentor with the county mentoring program as well as manage the annual budget and fundraising projects of Student Council and Beta Club. I coordinated and presented professional development opportunities for staff members and participated in school-wide collaborative planning sessions where I used data that I had gathered and analyzed to improve my teaching practice. As a Civics teacher, I was able to share my passion for government with the next generation. I was able to serve as a student mentor with the county mentoring program as well as manage the annual budget and fundraising projects of Student Council and Beta Club. I coordinated and presented professional development opportunities for staff members and participated in school-wide collaborative planning sessions where I used data that I had gathered and analyzed to improve my teaching practice.

Community Partnerships Intern

• May 2012 - May 2013

Sparking my interest in the public relations field, my role as an intern in the Community Partnerships department allowed me to take on multiple roles in a fast-paced environment. I planned and executed quarterly meeting for business executives in the Orlando community, gathering date from these executives to update program practices and plan content for our team's monthly newsletter. I also promoted Community Partnerships initiatives through blog posts, social media updates, and the production of a monthly web-based cooking show. Show less