Experience

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Communications

  • Jul 2023 - Present

• Science Writer

  • Nov 2019 - Jul 2023

  Science writer for Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in Indiana• Translate scientific information related to cancer research into content accessible to a wide variety of audiences• Produce news releases, videos, blog articles, social media content and more about cancer research• Develop monthly e-newsletter for cancer center members



School of Science at IUPUI

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Communications

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2019

  Serve as strategist, project manager, writer and editor for communication and marketing efforts for prospective students, donors and alumni for the School of Science and its seven departments • Developed reporting strategies to measure and improve our communications and marketing • Manage public relations efforts highlighting faculty research and student success - Achieved 75% placement rate • Developed recruitment communication streams with admitted student newsletters garnering 55% open rates • Developed integrated marketing campaigns to increase enrollment of Latino students and other under-represented minorities - Contributed to a 107% increase in Hispanic/Latino enrollment • Write and edit compelling student and alumni profiles that convey the School’s key messages • Hire, train and supervise student workers in writing, photography, graphic design, social media and various communications projects • Served as project manager for undergraduate recruitment rebranding and print collateral update • Supervise relationships with contract writer and photographer Show less



Indianapolis Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Manager

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2014

  • Write and edit press releases distributed to local and national media • Develop short- and long-term communications plans ensuring announcements are made in a timely manner to best secure media coverage • Develop and pitch story ideas that cover a wide range of museum initiatives • Serve as primary media contact for multiple media inquiries daily, delivering information and images on deadline • Build and maintain relationships with media so that the IMA is top of mind for ongoing positive coverage • Organize press events, including drafting remarks and ensuring appropriate media attends Show less



Indiana Chamber of Commerce

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

• Public Relations & Communications Specialist

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2010

  • Write press releases, event scripts, speaker introductions, e-newsletter articles and blog entries • Monitor media coverage and maintain accurate media contact lists • Write in-depth features, department stories for each issue of BizVoice magazine • Collaborate with communications staff on content for the magazine and appropriate artwork • Edit BizVoice stories and other communications such as sales letters, brochures and event agendas • Write articles for bi-weekly e-newsletter and distribute to statewide subscription list Show less



Johnson County Daily Journal

• Reporter

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2007

  • Contributed comprehensive stories daily on tight deadlines • Covered court proceedings, city government and other topics that required quick understanding of technical topics • Conceptualized story ideas into main, front page packages • Awarded second place by the Hoosier State Press Association for “Best News Coverage with No Deadline Pressure” for a story on the county’s homeless population • Contributed comprehensive stories daily on tight deadlines • Covered court proceedings, city government and other topics that required quick understanding of technical topics • Conceptualized story ideas into main, front page packages • Awarded second place by the Hoosier State Press Association for “Best News Coverage with No Deadline Pressure” for a story on the county’s homeless population