Experience

Illinois State Board of Elections

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Media Coordinator

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• Elections Specialist

  • Jun 2018 - Oct 2022



State of Illinois

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Election Specialist

  • Jun 2018 - Oct 2022

  Advocated for bringing digital engagement and learning content to the division, introducing YouTube videos, social media, and Adobe Creative Cloud.Pioneered a public outreach campaign from start to finish for key audiences and translated complex information into easy-to-understand animated videos for over 8 million registered voters, all 108 election officials, elected officials, and prospective candidates.Developed and maintained relationships with multiple stakeholders, such as the general public, civic organizations, nonprofits, candidates, congressional staff, and elected officials from both sides of the aisle.Oversaw, edited and wrote various agency publications and newsletters (outperforming the 95% accuracy rate expected.)Collaborated regularly with cross-functional teams across the agency.Spearheaded a virtual election judge training for the 2020 election cycle following the outbreak of Covid-19, which was utilized by over 40 jurisdictions in the State of Illinois and allowed for a safe and seamless election day.Launched "Candidate Portal" webpage utilized by all candidates running for office in Illinois in 2020.Hired and mentored agency interns.



PetSmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cashier

  • May 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Advised pet parents on proper pet care.• Educated pet parents on products, especially nutritional items such as food and treats.• Monitored pricing and adjusted labels appropriately.• Trained new employees. • Advised pet parents on proper pet care.• Educated pet parents on products, especially nutritional items such as food and treats.• Monitored pricing and adjusted labels appropriately.• Trained new employees.