Communications and Marketing Manager

• Jun 2023 - Present

Senior Communications Specialist

• Dec 2021 - May 2023

Digital content creator for the social media platforms of the Hawai’i State Senate and individual senators’ accounts. Responsible for: writing and distributing press releases for Senate business; crafting talking points, speeches and statements for senators; coordinating and staffing Senate events, particularly those involving media. Digital content creator for the social media platforms of the Hawai’i State Senate and individual senators’ accounts. Responsible for: writing and distributing press releases for Senate business; crafting talking points, speeches and statements for senators; coordinating and staffing Senate events, particularly those involving media.

Project Manager & Marketing Consultant

• Dec 2018 - Apr 2021

Managed the marketing and digital communications for local small businesses in Portland, OR including SEO optimization, social channels and email newsletters. Managed the marketing and digital communications for local small businesses in Portland, OR including SEO optimization, social channels and email newsletters.

Senior Site Editor

• Oct 2016 - Oct 2020

Responsible for content development/creation, project management, and serving as the in-house nutritionist for Ultimate Paleo Guide and Ultimate Meal Plans. I was the main contact point between other creators and photographers to ensure that all deadlines were met and projects completed. I was in charge of creating and sending targeted email blasts as well as developing and maintaining partnerships with organizations and influencers that align with our mission. I also uploaded content and maintained our websites through WordPress. Show less

Coach/Nutritionist

• Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

CrossFit coach in charge of leading 6-10 classes a week - ensuring that members felt welcomed, safe, and had the best hour of their day. Classes ranged in size from 5-15 adults - all of varying ages and skill levels. Also served as the gym Nutritionist which included working with clients one-on-one to meet their health and wellness goals as well as running multiple nutrition group challenges and leading seminars. CrossFit coach in charge of leading 6-10 classes a week - ensuring that members felt welcomed, safe, and had the best hour of their day. Classes ranged in size from 5-15 adults - all of varying ages and skill levels. Also served as the gym Nutritionist which included working with clients one-on-one to meet their health and wellness goals as well as running multiple nutrition group challenges and leading seminars.

Marketing Coordinator

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

Developed and posted content for all social media sites relating to the resort including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Blogger, etc. Developed and wrote content for the quarterly newsletter The Destination. Wrote various press releases and worked directly with the media. Authentically represented the resort at various trade shows, media events, and conventions. Added value as a member of a bigger public relations team that worked together to meet goals. Developed and posted content for all social media sites relating to the resort including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Blogger, etc. Developed and wrote content for the quarterly newsletter The Destination. Wrote various press releases and worked directly with the media. Authentically represented the resort at various trade shows, media events, and conventions. Added value as a member of a bigger public relations team that worked together to meet goals.