Experience

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Communications and Event Planning Manager

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  • Implement and oversee intern program, including interview, selection, and on-boarding • Compile cohesive social media marketing plan for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram• Plan, promote and execute a variety of events, including virtual, hybrid and in person events within a limited timeframe• Communicate with businesses of all sizes about membership and how the Chamber can best promote them



Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Spring District Ambassador

  • Nov 2019 - May 2020



Simpson College PRSSA

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services

• President

  • Apr 2019 - May 2020

  • Represented PRSSA on campus, in the community and at national and state PRSA events • Oversaw and delegated tasks to other PRSSA executive board members and committee chairs• Maintained a strong relationship with PRSSA chapters across the country and Central Iowa PRSA members• Established valuable agenda's for chapter meetings



Iowa Farm Bureau

• Digital Marketing Intern

  • Apr 2018 - May 2020

  • Ran daily news reports sent out to entire communications department• Composed daily social media engagement reports • Scheduled social media posts for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram• Assisted county Farm Bureaus with Facebook pages• Compiled and updated events tab regarding conservation events across the state • Aided in coverage of live, in-person events via social media• Developed blog posts that help advance Iowa Farm Bureau's strategic messages, programs and goals • Updated monthly social media analytic reports



C Street Agency

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications

• Firm Director

  • Jan 2018 - May 2020

  • Selected account executives with the help of firm faculty advisor• Planned weekly agendas and ran weekly meetings• Maintained ongoing contact with the firm, Faculty and Professional Advisors• Recruited clients and maintained client relationships • Represented the firm on campus and at PRSSA/PRSA events • Oversaw contracts, work hours and any necessary accounting• Evaluated and motivated firm members• Assisted client teams with projects as needs arose • Created and executed a business plan for the organization



Simpson College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Career Development Social Media Manager & Career Coach

  • Aug 2017 - May 2020

• Softball Student Coach

  • Aug 2016 - May 2020

• Social Media Director

  • Dec 2016 - Dec 2018

• Advertising and Marketing Manager

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

• Simpson Colloquium Leader

  • Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

• Sports Information Team Member

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2017



MSNBC

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Production Assistant/Runner

  • Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

  Worked specifically for Iowa Caucus media coverage. Assisted with all elements of daily production needs and worked closely with stage crew for any segment needs.



Simpson College PRSSA

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services

• Goodwill Fashion Show Co-Chair

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  • Headed and directed committee members • Guided committee members in moments of crisis • Organized all sectors of the show and ensured completion of each • Stepped in to cover excess show requirements • Communicated with and strengthened PRSSA's connection with Goodwill



Your Clear Next Step, LLC

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative and Communications Intern

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Composed reviews of Professional Development books, as well as other topical blogs, that then were shared on company website• Garnered important skills and uses of Microsoft Office through Data Analysis• Copy-edited PowerPoint slides to be presented to audience at classes provided by employer• Managed file of over 6,000 contacts important to company outreach• Transcribed feedback from clients to improve class presentation • Administered site supervisor and company LinkedIn accounts, increasing audience by 20%



Cemen Tech Inc

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Communications Intern

  • Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Researched potential clients and competitors to benefit company marketing • Wrote about product information to garner more website traffic • Fulfilled tasks as assigned by head of marketing department



The Buckle, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Member

  • Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

  • Arranged and assembled store merchandise• Worked one-on-one with clients in selecting outfits • Kept up to date on products, computer and cash register systems • Assisted customers in a commission based sales position in a competitive sales environment