Experience

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

• Insurance
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Corporate Communications & Social Responsibility Manager

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Manage, oversee and execute an internal communication program and corporate social responsibility strategy to support the organization's mission and vision, engage employees, and positively impact the communities Neighborhood serves.



Rhode Island Builders Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications & Outreach Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

  Rhode Island, United States Managed the Association's marketing and communication strategies, membership communications and outreach. Assist with the production, development, promotion and marketing of the annual Rhode Island Home Show.



Cox Communications

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Jan 2021

  Led, created and managed the development and execution of strategic internal communication functions that drove the company's business objectives, created employee engagement around the company's brand, core product lines and community investments. Served as a thought leader for executive visibility, building and implementing activities to create connections for all regional employees. Crafted and created video scripts, articles, speaking remarks, and internal events. Primary… Show more Led, created and managed the development and execution of strategic internal communication functions that drove the company's business objectives, created employee engagement around the company's brand, core product lines and community investments. Served as a thought leader for executive visibility, building and implementing activities to create connections for all regional employees. Crafted and created video scripts, articles, speaking remarks, and internal events. Primary writer, editor, and content creator for regional intranet, employee newsletters. Point on employee-centric small gatherings, employee recognition, and large events such as leadership meetings and all-hands. Served on board for company's largest inclusive employee resource group - the Women's ERG - grew membership by 16% last year. Show less



Textron

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Relations Coordinator

  • Jan 2005 - Apr 2008

  Led grant award strategy and communications efforts to maximize exposure for philanthropic initiatives through event participation, sponsorships and promotion. Developed the company's annual giving report. Oversaw sponsorship branding for events the company supported. Helped coordinate and present employee recognition events, including the esteemed "Chairman's Award." Planned, coordinated and executed volunteer activities that supported Textron's philanthropic mission.



Health, Education, Leadership for Providence (HELP)

• Director of External Relations & Communications

  • 2000 - 2003

  A communications thought leader for this non-profit that consisted of eight colleges and hospitals. Led communications and governmental strategies that touted health and educational investments to the City of Providence.



Rhode Island School of Design

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Media Relations Specialist

  • Mar 1993 - Sep 2000

  Designed and implemented public relations strategies for the Museum, College and Department of Continuing Education. Handled media relations for the college and its museum in local, regional and national markets, landing stories in the New York Times, Chronicle of Higher Education, and important art & design and other trade publications. Also served as a primary publicist in the opening of the Daphne Farago Wing, a spectacular architectural addition dedicated to the exhibition of contemporary… Show more Designed and implemented public relations strategies for the Museum, College and Department of Continuing Education. Handled media relations for the college and its museum in local, regional and national markets, landing stories in the New York Times, Chronicle of Higher Education, and important art & design and other trade publications. Also served as a primary publicist in the opening of the Daphne Farago Wing, a spectacular architectural addition dedicated to the exhibition of contemporary art. * Articles placed for the RISD Museum's "Gifts of the Nile" exhibition appeared in more than 80 publications with a total circulation of 10,309,651 readers. For the first time in RISD's history, a museum exhibition appeared on the cover of "Art New England." Show less