Communications Coordinator

• Jan 2023 - Present

Photographer

• Jan 2008 - Present

Offering photography services for all your needs. Offering photography services for all your needs.

Senior Public Relations Specialist- Social Media Coordinator

• Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

As the social media coordinator for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, I develop, put in place and manage our social media strategy. Define most important social media KPIs. Work with programs within four divisions to ensure content is informative and appealing. Collaborate with department's graphics team to create visuals to go with posts. Measure the success of every social media campaign. Keep abreast of the latest social media best practices and technologies. Communicate with industry professionals and influencers via social media to create a strong network. Provide guidance and constructive feedback to team. I am also responsible for facilitating the Missouri DNR Photo Contest which is in it's 9th year. Show less

Graphic Art Specialist III

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2019

Study design requests and determine requirementsConceptualize visuals based on requirementsPrepare rough drafts and present ideasDevelop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by handUse the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphicWork with programs within the Division of Environmental Quality to make sure design fit requirements. Amend designs after feedbackCreate graphics for social media platforms.

Assistant Program Coordinator

• Aug 2015 - Sep 2016

• Coordination of a committee of laypeople and legislators who grant or deny projects associated with long-term care facilities and hospitals. • Responsible for processing all incoming applications and requests. • Responsible for routing media requests, processing sunshine requests and answering applicant inquiries. • Responsible for researching and providing requested information to Public Information Officer based on media requests. • Responsible for posting project reports, voting records, and applications to agency website. • Responsible for enforcing compliance with regulatory requirements. • Coordinate all meetings including, committee travel, expense reports, calling motions, recording motions and awarding certificates to approved projects. Show less

Administrative Office Support Assistant - Missouri State Public Health Lab

• May 2014 - Apr 2015

Administrative support for executive staff. Processing of all human resources activity as well as time coding for approx. 100 employees.

Administrative Office Support Assistant

• Dec 2011 - May 2014

• Responsible for providing a high level of support to fifteen staff members including two program managers and the section administrator.• Make travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, completing expense reports and other office tasks. • Supply additional administrative support to the sections seven regional offices when needed.• Assist in taking complaints from long-term care facility residents and family members as well as triaging them to the correct regional manager.• Provide supervision to two office support assistants.• Maintain regional maps and notify staff and ITSD staff when changes were made in order for updates to be placed on the Department website.• Responsible for relaying confidential information concerning section’s disciplinary and hiring practices. Show less

Senior Office Support Assistant

• Feb 2011 - Nov 2011

• Provide clerical support for up to twelve staff members including backup support for center’s director and assistant director.• Assist in organizing Local Public Health Agency’s (LPHA) Annual Conference. • Assist in designing LPHA annual conference’s multipage program.• Work closely with Office of Public Information and State Printing to provide accuracy in design of conference program.• Tracking emergency plans submitted by LPHAs.• Help design PowerPoint presentation covering the devastation in the Joplin tornado including choosing music, appropriate photos and accurate figures of CERT’s involvement in the emergency response efforts for the state.• Perform office support including answering phones, scanning documents and filing. Show less

Office Support Assistant

• Sep 2010 - Feb 2011

• Cross trained in data entry in both newborn screenings and adult screenings.• Accurately entered demographics of patients and results of blood screens.• Provide results by mail to physicians.• Provide customer service to internal and external clients.

Photography Intern

• Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

The Tennessean is the state newspaper of Tennessee. In this role, I was a staff photographer. I was sent out on assignments and asked to create assignments of my own. I was responsible for getting cut line information and meeting tight deadlines. I reported on social, local government, weather and entertainment related articles. I had several photos published in the weekly paper and in the weekend edition. The Tennessean is the state newspaper of Tennessee. In this role, I was a staff photographer. I was sent out on assignments and asked to create assignments of my own. I was responsible for getting cut line information and meeting tight deadlines. I reported on social, local government, weather and entertainment related articles. I had several photos published in the weekly paper and in the weekend edition.

Communications Intern

• Jan 2003 - Aug 2003

In this internship, I was trained in customer service and the guest experience. My role was as a presenter in Epcot's Innoventions area where I showcased new technology. These companies included Motorola, Compaq, Underwriters Laboratories and of course Disney. In this internship, I was trained in customer service and the guest experience. My role was as a presenter in Epcot's Innoventions area where I showcased new technology. These companies included Motorola, Compaq, Underwriters Laboratories and of course Disney.