Experience

National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Bethesda, Maryland, United States Performs media relations tasks such as updating media database, distributing press releases and statements, op-ed placement, triaging media calls, etc. Assisting AVP and Digital Communications Director in outreach to PCA communicators on media-related issues. Performs research and writes, proofs, and edits blogs and articles as assigned. Collaborates with communications staff and NACHC divisions on promotional walk-in slides for the CHI and P+I conferences. Utilizes various computer… Show more Performs media relations tasks such as updating media database, distributing press releases and statements, op-ed placement, triaging media calls, etc. Assisting AVP and Digital Communications Director in outreach to PCA communicators on media-related issues. Performs research and writes, proofs, and edits blogs and articles as assigned. Collaborates with communications staff and NACHC divisions on promotional walk-in slides for the CHI and P+I conferences. Utilizes various computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphic design, and print production to support the development of presentations, reports, speeches, press releases, publications, and in preparing and distributing electronic communications (i.e. mailing, lists, blast emails, etc.) Serves as liaison with vendors on project timelines, drafts marketing materials, handles billing/ordering matters, etc. Manages organizational photo, video, and graphic archives for NACHC publications and deliverables Show less



National Association of Credit Management

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Associate

  • Feb 2021 - Apr 2022

  Columbia, Maryland, United States Provide relevant content of various lengths for NACM's magazine, weekly e-newsletter, blogs, affiliate newsletters, and various marketing and educational materials. Proofread and edit content from staff for factual and grammatical accuracy. Attend, provide coverage of and offer staff-support services at association events (this involves some travel). Develop sources and relationships within the membership as well as outside experts on topics covered by NACM… Show more Provide relevant content of various lengths for NACM's magazine, weekly e-newsletter, blogs, affiliate newsletters, and various marketing and educational materials. Proofread and edit content from staff for factual and grammatical accuracy. Attend, provide coverage of and offer staff-support services at association events (this involves some travel). Develop sources and relationships within the membership as well as outside experts on topics covered by NACM publications. Understanding of and engagement via various social media (i.e., LinkedIn and Twitter). Conduct online research and analyze results to drive content and membership engagement. Maintain working knowledge of business and credit law, Congressional activity, court cases, and regulations. Master and effectively present association stances in government affairs matters. Show less



NewMarket Group

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Information Products Editor

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  Baltimore, Maryland Area Organized the research, writing, and editing of 6-10 page articles to help inform consumers of topical advances in alternative health products and treatments of health issues including heart disease, diabetes, pain, cancer, and Alzheimer’s for use by medical professionals in their media and communications with patients in print and digital formats, ensuring accuracy and clarity. Developed relationships with 4 clients consisting of doctors and other medical professionals to convey essential… Show more Organized the research, writing, and editing of 6-10 page articles to help inform consumers of topical advances in alternative health products and treatments of health issues including heart disease, diabetes, pain, cancer, and Alzheimer’s for use by medical professionals in their media and communications with patients in print and digital formats, ensuring accuracy and clarity. Developed relationships with 4 clients consisting of doctors and other medical professionals to convey essential and technical medical information clearly, concisely for general audiences using topics supplied by the clients. Took advantage of prominent research sources including the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Institutes of Health, PubMed, clinicaltrials.org and others to maintain the reliability of the included information detailing the development, use, and availability of treatments and products. Created more than 50,000 words of content throughout work. Key Achievement: Key contributor for the story and content development cited by Health Revelations, leading to an increase in hits on the website. Show less



Merritt Clubs

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

  Baltimore, Maryland Area



Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Journalist

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Greater New York City Area Plan, research, and write monthly SEO-friendly articles in the AP style for a prominent national health and wellness magazine in both print and digital on topics assigned by the co-publisher of the NYC edition. Create innovative content that informs and entertains readers of the magazine and the website on topics and trends, including green living, health and wellness-centered organizations and related events in the New York metropolitan area, generating 500-600 words of… Show more Plan, research, and write monthly SEO-friendly articles in the AP style for a prominent national health and wellness magazine in both print and digital on topics assigned by the co-publisher of the NYC edition. Create innovative content that informs and entertains readers of the magazine and the website on topics and trends, including green living, health and wellness-centered organizations and related events in the New York metropolitan area, generating 500-600 words of content. Collaborate and build relationships with 23 area organizations, including Homes for the Homeless, to ensure accuracy of the content and increase awareness of relevant health and wellness trends. Write headlines, edited copy, designed graphics, and create pages for multiple articles, both print and digital platforms. Negotiate and implement print and digital content sharing agreements with other news organizations. Key Achievement: Key contributor for the story and content development cited by New York Cares, leading to an increase in hits on the website. Show less



Conversion Media

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Intern

  • Dec 2018 - Apr 2019

  Online Platform Grew and maintained the LinkedIn social outreach program of the organization to increase collaborative efforts with 150+ Software as Service business owners, identify networking opportunities, increasing cross-communication between companies. Led the development of content on LinkedIn to build a network by increasing collaboration with business owners.. Completed around a hundred+ unique connection requests daily to identify strategic networking opportunities, and maintained communication… Show more Grew and maintained the LinkedIn social outreach program of the organization to increase collaborative efforts with 150+ Software as Service business owners, identify networking opportunities, increasing cross-communication between companies. Led the development of content on LinkedIn to build a network by increasing collaboration with business owners.. Completed around a hundred+ unique connection requests daily to identify strategic networking opportunities, and maintained communication with responders interested in building relationships, referring multiple clients to administration. Gained expertise in database systems to track information, file records, and document reports using Microsoft Excel and CRM spreadsheets to organize data. Analyzed search data to identify and organize current geographic and demographic information to inform future outreach and referral planning best. Utilized strong organizational skills to track and update information for the areas of responsibility, demonstrating high levels of accuracy in all assigned duties and tasks. Show less



The Y (YMCA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

  Abingdon, Maryland



Tuesday Morning

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Apr 2014 - Aug 2018

  Bel Air, Maryland