Experience

Team Soapbox

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

• Director

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Seattle, Washington, United States Specialize in media relations, marketing, messaging, brand development and management, event production, and public affairs. Support the management of Team Soapbox, provide strategic planning for firm and clients, and oversee staff development. Excellent account management abilities, creative and strategic thinker, strong relationship building and leadership skills, enjoy a challenging, fast-paced environment. Experience in working with government and non-profit organizations.

• Senior Account Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Sep 2022

  Seattle, Wa Serve as a senior communications manager, working alongside my clients to amplify their voice and reach their audiences. Skillset includes media relations, strategic communications planning, messaging, developing communications and marketing strategies, branding, video production, website design, and event management (in-person and virtual). Current and former clients include: Kaiser Permanente of Washington, HealthPoint Community Health Center, NW Maritime Center, Keep Music… Show more Serve as a senior communications manager, working alongside my clients to amplify their voice and reach their audiences. Skillset includes media relations, strategic communications planning, messaging, developing communications and marketing strategies, branding, video production, website design, and event management (in-person and virtual). Current and former clients include: Kaiser Permanente of Washington, HealthPoint Community Health Center, NW Maritime Center, Keep Music Live WA, Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County, Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County, Seattle Department of Transportation, Whatcom Transit Authority, Seattle City Light, Office of the Superintendent Of Public Instruction, Washington State Department of Transportation, Seattle City Light, City of North Bend, Campaign for Free College Tuition, American Lung Association, and more.

• Account Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2018

  Seattle, Washington, United States Serve as a communications manager, working alongside my clients to amplify their voice and reach their audiences.



Partnership for Learning

• Policy Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Mar 2014

  Seattle, WA Directed Partnership for Learning's policy analysis, research and development, and provided strategic guidance in support of education reforms and improvements in Washington state. Led policy discussions with state legislators. Developed key messaging and talking points on education policy for members of the Washington Roundtable. Assembled, managed, and developed a diverse education coalition - A+ Washington - designed to advance policy reforms in large school districts… Show more Directed Partnership for Learning's policy analysis, research and development, and provided strategic guidance in support of education reforms and improvements in Washington state. Led policy discussions with state legislators. Developed key messaging and talking points on education policy for members of the Washington Roundtable. Assembled, managed, and developed a diverse education coalition - A+ Washington - designed to advance policy reforms in large school districts and statewide. Show less



Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Mar 2006 - Mar 2010

  Coordinated and managed grants and contracts on three teams in US Programs/Education division; monitored budget and portfolio; routinely prepared and analyzed budget models and reports for decision making; organized large-scale meetings/convenings; assisted with the design and facilitation of planning sessions, retreats and external convenings; and developed maintained and managed internal tools for team collaboration.



Strategies 360

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Account Manager

  • 2004 - 2006

  Provided project management, planning and communications support for a variety of high-profile clients.



Senator Maria Cantwell

• Legislative Coorrespondent

  • 2003 - 2004

  Responded to constituent correspondence in issue areas of labor, judiciary, immigration, technology, social security and welfare; Drafted co-sponsorship memos, meeting memos, legislation, and briefings for the Senator and senior staff.