Experience

American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Content Development and Storytelling•Work with teams across the organization to identify stories of impact•Draft compelling stories of impact that are SEO optimized, highlighting programs, scholarship, people and institutional efforts that serve as examples of the benefits and impact of the ACLS mission, values, and strategic priorities•Develop multi-media content highlighting the work of past awardees and events•Manage content calendar to share and call for contributions from colleagues in fundraising and program teamsSocial Media•Build and manage ACLS social media profiles and presence, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Medium with organic and paid content•Proactively coordinate with teams across the organization in developing and scheduling social media content that highlights ACLS programs, thought leadership, member institutions, mission, and values•Monitor social media networks for news and trend developments related to ACLS mission and programs•Create sharable content to drive engagement, spread our content, and mission•Collect and present performance analytics to help shape future campaigns and strategiesMedia Outreach•Develop and pitch stories around thought leadership, innovative programs and partnerships, and other key ACLS initiatives•Research, build and manage media lists using Cision media database•Track media coverage, add to website and social media channels, share across organization and among key audiences, compile reportingMarketing and Communications Support•Assist in the development and management of an organization-wide communications calendar, including large email drops, web content, and social media campaigns•Collaborate with Director of Communications in managing external email communications including organizational and program announcements and e-newsletters

• Communications Specialist

  • Feb 2021 - Jul 2022



NYC & Company

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager – Communications, International

  • Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

  •Manage day-to-day international PR and media relations efforts, including helping manage 17 international offices representing 28 countries, for NYC & Company, New York City's official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau•Manage logistics of international Visiting Journalist Program, including approx. 20 group press familiarization trips per year, which includes strategic theme development, media selection, logistics, five-borough itinerary coordination and outreach as needed•Draft and edit timely written materials including press releases, story pitches and factsheets•Develop and implement planning and evaluation tools for international PR function, including monthly status reports, clip recaps, annual summaries, etc.•Create and execute media strategy for key Scandinavian markets, including pitching articles, developing relationships with major media and coordinating press visits



Choose Chicago

• United States
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Relations Coordinator

  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

  Provide administrative and coordination support to the Media Relations department in generating worldwide media coverage for Chicago as a must-see destination, and in raising awareness of Choose Chicago among partners and stakeholders. Responsibilities include reaching out to prospective guests, creating itineraries, working with partner organizations and businesses, creating travel arrangements and accommodations, welcoming media guests and generally promoting the city of Chicago.

• Media Relations Intern

  • Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

  Assist the Media Relations team in bringing domestic and international journalists and media to Chicago by reaching out to perspective guests, creating itineraries, working with partner organizations and businesses, creating travel arrangements and accommodations, welcoming media guests and generally promoting the city of Chicago.



Black Grooves

• France
• Music

• Writer and Assistant Editor

  • Sep 2014 - May 2017

  Write both in-depth and brief reviews of recent album releases for blackgrooves.org, as well as edit, upload, and create promotional materials for reviews written by other contributors. Black Grooves is a review site run by the Archives of African American Music and Culture. Write both in-depth and brief reviews of recent album releases for blackgrooves.org, as well as edit, upload, and create promotional materials for reviews written by other contributors. Black Grooves is a review site run by the Archives of African American Music and Culture.



Archives of African American Music and Culture

• Archival Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - May 2017

  Assisting with Black Grooves music review website, contacting publishers, writing reviews, adding content to blog, accessioning new acquisitions, re-shelving materials, photocopying, filing, labeling, and data entry. Assisting with Black Grooves music review website, contacting publishers, writing reviews, adding content to blog, accessioning new acquisitions, re-shelving materials, photocopying, filing, labeling, and data entry.



South Bend Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Museum Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Help out with various duties at the museum, from answering phones and helping visitors to editing marketing videos and designing brochures. Help out with various duties at the museum, from answering phones and helping visitors to editing marketing videos and designing brochures.



Explore Media LLC

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Social Media Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Curate, schedule, and post original content on the Explore Media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts; upload videos to Vimeo and YouTube including custom thumbnails and tags; help edit and upload new content to the Explore Media website. Reached follower goals, including getting 300 new Twitter followers in the marketing industry within two months. Curate, schedule, and post original content on the Explore Media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts; upload videos to Vimeo and YouTube including custom thumbnails and tags; help edit and upload new content to the Explore Media website. Reached follower goals, including getting 300 new Twitter followers in the marketing industry within two months.



WIUX

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Radio DJ

  • Sep 2013 - May 2016

  Host a weekly music show, including picking the music and creating interesting and informational air breaks Host a weekly music show, including picking the music and creating interesting and informational air breaks



rock paper scissors, inc.

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Intern

  • May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Backing up a publicist for this world music PR firm by researching new artists, writing blogs, sending out mailings, updating the website, and maintaining the CD library Backing up a publicist for this world music PR firm by researching new artists, writing blogs, sending out mailings, updating the website, and maintaining the CD library