Director, Communications and Engagement

• Jun 2022 - Present

Working to understand what matters, advance what works and prepare for what’s ahead to grow an inclusive economy in Northeast Ohio.

Project Manager, Where Are the Workers Initiative

• Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

Founder

• Oct 2018 - Present

Collective Reach seeks to help nonprofits, social enterprises and socially conscious small businesses extend their reach through communications. Collective Reach provides branding, content, design and project management support for solo communicators and small marketing teams at mission-driven organizations. Collective Reach seeks to help nonprofits, social enterprises and socially conscious small businesses extend their reach through communications. Collective Reach provides branding, content, design and project management support for solo communicators and small marketing teams at mission-driven organizations.

Communications and Development Officer

• Oct 2014 - Mar 2016

- Managed media relations for court proceedings, office initiatives and special events- Graphic design and video production for internal and external outreach efforts- Website and social media management- Grant writing and grant management for special initiatives and programs within the office, including writing and submission, project management and implementation of $2 million federal grant- Facilitated collaboration among peer agencies, including the planning of a multi-city summit on groundbreaking efforts to eliminate sexual assault kit backlogs Show less

Public Information Officer

• Dec 2013 - Sep 2014

• Media relations• Graphic design• Video production• Website and social media management• Event planning• Presentations

Marketing & Communications Manager

• May 2012 - Dec 2013

• Manage communications and outreach for international humanitarian aid organization. • Event planning and management support for record-breaking annual fundraiser, including event branding, graphic design, media relations and photography. • Develop and implement hospital outreach program to increase awareness, satisfaction and donations from institutional in-kind donors. • Develop editorial style guide, social media policy and position statements for organization and programs. • Graphic design including annual report, brochure, fliers and other collateral. • Plan implementation, internal and external communications and stall-level assignments for three-year organizational strategic plan. • Manage all online content including website/blog, social media, video and photos. Increased e-newsletter subscribers by 27%, Facebook fans by 57% and Twitter followers by 287% in first year. • Manage relationships with marketing agency, printers and creative volunteers and interns. Show less

Grants Management and Communications Associate

• May 2011 - May 2012

• Managed communications of nonprofit health center: spearhead website redesign through Cleveland GiveCamp from concept to launch; managed social media presence; conducted media relations and donor relations. • Planned annual fundraising gala that in 2011 raised a record amount of funds. • Managed volunteer and internship program; directly supervising eight people. • Supported grant writing and management of a portfolio of more than $2 million in Federal grants and more than $650,000 in foundation grants. Assisted in program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. Co-wrote federal grant proposal to secure $5.5 million in capital funding. Show less

Communications Coordinator; Executive Assistant to the CEO

• Dec 2009 - May 2011

• Developed and implemented strategic marketing plan for rapidly growing non-profit comprising a community health center, three AIDS Service Organizations, a wellness center and child advocacy center. • Managed donor relations, event planning and marketing of fundraising events. • Designed, wrote and produced all print materials consistent with self-developed style guide and marketing strategies. • Coordinated travel arrangements, meetings, site visits, correspondence, grant applications, marketing budget and other essential administrative tasks. • Developed and implemented employee giving and employee recognition campaigns; chaired employee wellness committee. • Developed theme for 20 year anniversary celebration. Wrote script, scheduled interviews and assisted with video production. Show less

Resource Center Manager

• May 2008 - Dec 2009

· Coordinated community outreach efforts to encourage prenatal health and increase patient numbers in women's health; created and produced quarterly pregnancy magazine, conducted physician relations with area OB/GYNS, planned and hosted quarterly prenatal health expo, educated the public at corporate health fairs. · Taught Safe Sitter courses and acted as a certified Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician for Florence Safe Kids. · Managed day-to-day operations of women's resource center, including sales, inventory maintenance, customer service, financial record-keeping and scheduling of lactation consultations. Managed maternity education. Show less

Community Relations Intern

• Sep 2006 - Mar 2008

• Produced brochures, public service announcements, news releases, print advertisements and other marketing materials. • Created and maintained poverty/public policy blog. (http://athensJFS.blogspot.com) Maintained online database of community resources. • Researched poverty data and public policy; wrote two sections of and assisted in editing major poverty report. • Contributed to meetings of local public information officers for community crisis management planning. • Produced brochures, public service announcements, news releases, print advertisements and other marketing materials. • Created and maintained poverty/public policy blog. (http://athensJFS.blogspot.com) Maintained online database of community resources. • Researched poverty data and public policy; wrote two sections of and assisted in editing major poverty report. • Contributed to meetings of local public information officers for community crisis management planning.

Account Executive, Center for Student Legal Services

• Sep 2005 - Mar 2008

(Volunteer Position) Account Executive, Center for Student Legal Services. 2007-2008; Account Executive, Good Works, Inc. 2006-2007 • Collaborated with clients to develop a PR plan to achieve established goals. Incorporated branding, advertising, writing, creative design and interpersonal communication while employing policies of the firm and principles of public relations. Developed formal presentation for client. • Managed team of about 10 students. Mentored younger students in career and internship preparation and professional development. • Acted as liaison between client and firm. Conducted evaluations; made recommendations for future relationships with clients. Team member, ImPRessions account. 2005-2006 • Redesigned, edited and wrote several articles for internal newsletter. Show less

Mock Interview Coordinator

• 2006 - 2007

Corporate Communications Intern

• Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

• Wrote for internationally distributed newsletter. Redesigned and managed two editions of monthly corporate employee newsletter. • Wrote video script and presentation script for CEO and VP of Human Resources for annual employee recognition dinner. • Coordinated photo shoot for cover of annual report; assisted in editing. • Assisted in conducting focus group for college recruiting strategies; wrote copy for new materials; presented project to HR managers. • Participated in evaluation of rebranding pitch from branding firm. Made suggestions for internal brand launch presentation. • Edited international news releases for newly launched online media room Show less

Newsletter Editor

• Sep 2005 - Jun 2006

• Redesigned three online newsletters using Adobe InDesign and created new online student newsletter. Interviewed sources, utilized online resources, wrote and edited career-related articles for three quarterly newsletters and one monthly newsletter • Redesigned three online newsletters using Adobe InDesign and created new online student newsletter. Interviewed sources, utilized online resources, wrote and edited career-related articles for three quarterly newsletters and one monthly newsletter

Reporting Intern

• 2004 - 2004