Experience

The Children's Guild
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Integrated Marketing Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present

Self-employed
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Communications Consultant

  • Jun 2021 - Jul 2022


Corrigan Sports Enterprises

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications

  • 2008 - Apr 2021

  • Led the communications and media operations teams writing press releases, feature stories, and social media content for all major market events including the Baltimore Marathon and the Under Armour sponsored events • Directed local and national live television broadcasts for major company sponsored events • Organized and facilitated publicity press conferences for company fundraising events • Compiled analytics for media coverage and social media platforms • Established and maintained relationships with industry local and national media outlets • Helped raise more than $1 million annually for multiple charity partnerships • Oversaw all social media and video platforms for content distribution • Provided media coaching to executive leadership team including the company CEO and event sponsors • Created and executed crisis communication plans accounting for emergency developments



HealthCare Resolution Services, Inc.

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Communications Manager

  • 2006 - 2008

  • Managed internal and external corporate communications across multiple platforms • Prepared proposals for federal funding initiatives • Prepared various marketing materials including press releases, presentations, brochures, ads, and product sheets • Managed outside advertising agency relationship and approved content and deliverables • Wrote, designed and distributed monthly employee newsletters • Managed website content and updated as required • Coordinated and managed tradeshow exhibits and conference schedules including managing lead generation follow-up activities • Saved the company $100,000 through my graphic design skills and vendor relationships



Steelesoft, Inc.

• United States
• Software Development

• Director Of Marketing And Public Relations

  • 2004 - 2006

  • Directed company’s corporate communications and advertising activities with contracted ad agency • Developed and executed plans for the design, writing and production of corporate communication materials • Created and maintained corporate and product presentations • Oversaw an annual marketing and advertising budget of nearly $1 million • Lead public relations activities to assure company is widely and positively represented in industry and vertical market publications • Conducted the planning and execution of tradeshows, conferences, and seminars • Supported business development team • Coordinated content for company website • Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis for individual projects



University Research Co., LLC (URC) & Center for Human Services (CHS)

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Coordinator

  • 2001 - 2003

  • Provided a range of public relations services on behalf of a federal public health education campaign designed to influence attitudes of youth, ages 9-13, about underage drinking • Composed print and broadcast news releases, feature stories, op-eds, stakeholder newsletters and updates, brochures and PowerPoint presentations • Planned campaign kickoff and other special observances • Appeared before groups and coached others for speaking assignments • Introduced the campaign and its products to engender support in pilot communities • Performed market research • Gathered information about public opinion, trends, emerging issues, political climate and legislation, media coverage, special interest groups, and other concerns related to the campaign stakeholders



Special Olympics Maryland

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Communications And Public Relations

  • 1998 - 2001

  • Developed and implemented an annual public relations campaign for competitions and fundraising events • Wrote press releases, developed and pitched story ideas, and facilitated interviews for events and competitions • Served as the media director for the State Farm Senior Classic, an official tournament of the Senior PGA Tour • Wrote and designed printed materials • Coordinated media recognition activities for corporate sponsors • Implemented national campaign materials • Executed crisis communication plan



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Communications And Public Relations

  • 1995 - 1998

  • Served as the media relations contact for the football, men’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s swimming and golf teams • Oversaw all communications responsibilities for the 1996 and 1997 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships • Researched, wrote, and designed media guides and weekly game notes • Arranged daily interviews and weekly press conferences • Served as liaison between athletes, coaches, and the media • Served as the media relations contact for the football, men’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s swimming and golf teams • Oversaw all communications responsibilities for the 1996 and 1997 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships • Researched, wrote, and designed media guides and weekly game notes • Arranged daily interviews and weekly press conferences • Served as liaison between athletes, coaches, and the media