Experience

Concordia Seminary St Louis

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director Of Communications

  • Jul 2021 - Present

• Communications Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  I oversee communications for Concordia Seminary, which provides Gospel-centered graduate-level theological education for pastors, missionaries, deaconesses, scholars and other leaders in the name of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). With about 600 students, Concordia Seminary is among the largest denominational seminaries in the United States.



Smile Squared

• Greater St. Louis Area

• Director of Communications

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

  I oversee communications for Smile Squared, a St. Louis-based buy one give one brand that aims to give 1 million toothbrushes to children in need around the world. For every toothbrush you buy, Smile Squared gives one to a child in need. Donated toothbrushes have been distributed in communities throughout all 50 states, and to children and families in 20 other countries throughout the world. Smile Squared toothbrushes are sold online (www.smilesquared.com) and through select retailers throughout the United States.



The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod

• Kirkwood, MO

• Writer, Editor and Social Media Coordinator

  • Sep 2009 - Jan 2015

  I tell the story of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the nation's second largest Lutheran denomination. I help plan, manage and execute communications and media relations strategies. I also write and edit online and print articles, social media posts, press releases, email blasts and more. I manage the organization's social media accounts, provide content for its main website and manage numerous special projects. I tell the story of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the nation's second largest Lutheran denomination. I help plan, manage and execute communications and media relations strategies. I also write and edit online and print articles, social media posts, press releases, email blasts and more. I manage the organization's social media accounts, provide content for its main website and manage numerous special projects.



Tampa Bay Times

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Reporter

  • May 2000 - May 2008



University of South Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Jan 1999 - May 2000



The Dallas Morning News

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reporter

  • Sep 1996 - Dec 1998