Experience

ReThink Energy Florida

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

• Communications Specialist

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Crafts press releases and pitches press to cover statewide renewable energy lobbying events that produce earned media in newspapers, radio, and television. Prepares support materials on bills and leads volunteers in advocacy meetings with legislators. Develops communications plans and objectives. Crafts press releases and pitches press to cover statewide renewable energy lobbying events that produce earned media in newspapers, radio, and television. Prepares support materials on bills and leads volunteers in advocacy meetings with legislators. Develops communications plans and objectives.



Leon Soil & Water Conservation District

• Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Tallahassee Democrat

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Columnist

  • Jan 2016 - Present



Saint Paul's UMC Tallahassee

• Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Creation Care Leader

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Initiated a robust Creation Care ministry with a thriving church garden that donates hundreds of pounds of vegetables yearly. Transformed FLUMC Task Team by creating monthly webinars for Creation Care leaders in Florida to support, equip, and elevate their sustainability projects and outreach. Championed racial unity with Creation Care and devised a Youth Outdoor Adventures project that was awarded a $10,000 grant. Initiated a robust Creation Care ministry with a thriving church garden that donates hundreds of pounds of vegetables yearly. Transformed FLUMC Task Team by creating monthly webinars for Creation Care leaders in Florida to support, equip, and elevate their sustainability projects and outreach. Championed racial unity with Creation Care and devised a Youth Outdoor Adventures project that was awarded a $10,000 grant.



Be The Solution Spay and Neuter Today

• Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2014

  Established BTS with the Tally Top Pet Contest that fundraised over $40k annually and engaged elected officials, local businesses, pet organizations, and the public. Directed marketing efforts by developing promotional materials, web and social media content, billboards and print advertising, TV and radio PSAs, press releases, and feature articles. Organized Springtime Tallahassee float, parade, and prizes for the winners. Established BTS with the Tally Top Pet Contest that fundraised over $40k annually and engaged elected officials, local businesses, pet organizations, and the public. Directed marketing efforts by developing promotional materials, web and social media content, billboards and print advertising, TV and radio PSAs, press releases, and feature articles. Organized Springtime Tallahassee float, parade, and prizes for the winners.



Freebairn and Company

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Account Supervisor

  • Jan 1995 - Jul 2000

  Orchestrated successful PR campaigns for elite outdoor equipment companies. Initiated media relations to receive product coverage in publications such as Popular Mechanics, Field & Stream, and Outdoor Magazine; designed dynamic trade show and press events; created the Leica Optics Young Birder Art Contest and advertorials; obtained celebrity endorsements; developed web content, newsletters, and press kits; managed a team of PR and creative talent; and fostered excellent client relationships. Orchestrated successful PR campaigns for elite outdoor equipment companies. Initiated media relations to receive product coverage in publications such as Popular Mechanics, Field & Stream, and Outdoor Magazine; designed dynamic trade show and press events; created the Leica Optics Young Birder Art Contest and advertorials; obtained celebrity endorsements; developed web content, newsletters, and press kits; managed a team of PR and creative talent; and fostered excellent client relationships.