Experience

Oregon Wild

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

• Communications Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  -- Leads communications strategy and priorities across multiple offices and programs-- Cultivates and maintains relationships with reporters and media contacts for paid and earned visibility-- Manages OregonWild.org website and virtual webinar program-- Coordinates production of quarterly print newsletter-- Drafts and edits email alerts, appeals, blogs, podcast programming, social media posts, SMS campaigns, and opinion pieces for Oregon Wild and coalition partners-- Trains and manages staff, interns, and volunteers on communications strategy and tools-- Manages volunteers and contractors for photography, film, and design projects

• Communications Coordinator

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2017

• Communications Associate

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2015



Blumenauer for Congress

• United States
• Political Organizations

• New Media Director

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2014

  -- Executed new media strategy (Twitter, Facebook, Flickr)-- Represented office at policy and political events-- Coordinated television, print, and web-based advertising (Facebook, Google Adwords)-- Website design and management-- Managed vendor projects (web, television, event) -- Executed new media strategy (Twitter, Facebook, Flickr)-- Represented office at policy and political events-- Coordinated television, print, and web-based advertising (Facebook, Google Adwords)-- Website design and management-- Managed vendor projects (web, television, event)



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Media Director

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2014

  Managed the media and online presence of Congressman Earl Blumenauer: --Works with the Congressman and communications team to craft long-term messaging priorities and strategies; formulates responses to current events and opportunities--Arranges press interviews with local and national media, provided background information to reporters--Drafts quotes and statements--Composes and coordinates internet presence and electronic outreach (blogs, e-newsletters, web pages)--Scripts, films, and edits web-based video; photographed and filmed events--Monitors and responded to web and social media--Staffs high-profile events, attends meetings, provides official input and response--Composes official correspondence to government entities and other institutions--Designs hard copy mailers and online surveys --Maintains networking and computer systems, oversees technology purchasing, telecommunications (Blackberry, Apple, and Android devices) and server account management



PPS Outdoor School

• Program Leader

  • Sep 2007 - Nov 2007

  Taught environmental education Taught environmental education



Missoula Children's Theatre

• United States

• Tour Actor

  • Dec 2004 - Aug 2007

  -- Taught a theatrical production each week to 20 to 70 children (ages 5 to 18)-- Managed all aspects of production: financial accounts and weekly site reports; costumes and equipment; rehearsal schedules and workshops; parents, volunteers, professional staff, and community members -- Taught a theatrical production each week to 20 to 70 children (ages 5 to 18)-- Managed all aspects of production: financial accounts and weekly site reports; costumes and equipment; rehearsal schedules and workshops; parents, volunteers, professional staff, and community members