Experience

North American Partners in Anesthesia

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Manager

  • May 2020 - Present

  Largest single-specialty anesthesia organization in the U.S., serving nearly 3 million patients annually through a network of 6,000+ clinicians. NAPA acquired American Anesthesiology, a Mednax Company in May of 2020. • Partner with executive leadership and internal and external stakeholders on integrated communications planning and execution for brand elevation through thought leadership - Content includes bylines, webinars, white papers, case studies, podcasts, presentations, press releases, and social posts - Increased NAPA’s share of voice by 20% • Manage external agencies and freelancers; combined $2M+ budget • Lead content for special projects (e.g., corporate and career website overhauls; early talent didactic program and training development (up to 49+ unique leads captured per event) • Draft copy and coach external content developers • Advised on and fostered change management across internal communications (2020-2021) - Integration messaging around $1B acquisition - Benefits, retirement, and other total rewards - C-suite culture, community-building, return to work, and real estate - Developed and maintained integration intranet (nearly 20,000 page views in 1 year) Show less



Connecticut Coalition Against Crumbling Basements

• Vice President and Communications Director

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2021

  Grassroots organization developed to restore the value of thousands of homes affected by pyrrhotite • Co-founded and led community organization, resulting in $100M+ in funding for phase 1 • Managed website in Weebly/HTML and social media (2,800+ Facebook followers) • Facilitated press coverage (400+ impressions) • Designed and wrote collateral, political outreach, and ad hoc materials Grassroots organization developed to restore the value of thousands of homes affected by pyrrhotite • Co-founded and led community organization, resulting in $100M+ in funding for phase 1 • Managed website in Weebly/HTML and social media (2,800+ Facebook followers) • Facilitated press coverage (400+ impressions) • Designed and wrote collateral, political outreach, and ad hoc materials



Mednax, National Medical Group

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Copywriter/Editor

  • Jul 2016 - May 2020

  Medical solutions and staffing for women’s and children’s, anesthesia, and radiology specialties • Partnered with executives on internal crisis communication messaging during COVID (anesthesia division) - Facilitated biweekly town halls to discuss policies, concerns, and ongoing medical knowledge - Drafted and deployed president’s messages (policy updates, best practices, and morale-building) • Managed or supported marketing/sales projects (acquired practice requests, M&A materials, and business development and recruitment needs) • Drafted content and partnered with internal designer for print and digital corporate collateral pieces • Researched, interviewed, drafted, and edited blogs Show less



University of Connecticut

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Writer/Editor - Enrichment Programs

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2015

  Connecticut’s flagship state university, serving more than 32,000 students • Coordinated communications across multiple academic units • Managed events, including academic and alumni • Designed and wrote collateral, articles, speeches, and other materials • Maintained social media pages (grew Facebook to nearly 1,500 followers) • Developed and co-administered websites in WordPress/HTML Connecticut’s flagship state university, serving more than 32,000 students • Coordinated communications across multiple academic units • Managed events, including academic and alumni • Designed and wrote collateral, articles, speeches, and other materials • Maintained social media pages (grew Facebook to nearly 1,500 followers) • Developed and co-administered websites in WordPress/HTML



University of Southern California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Manager - Office of University Events

  • Aug 2010 - Oct 2010

  California’s oldest private research university serving nearly 50,000 students• Supported managing director for USC presidential inauguration ($1M+ event series) - Managed guest relations (2,000+ list, included VIPs/VVIPs) - Liaised with constituent groups on attendance and participation - Negotiated and contracted vendors, and managed relationships - Day-of coordination for multi-event series

• Assistant to the Director of Academic Events - Office of University Events

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

  • Supported managing director on major academic and cultural events (up to 30,000+ guests) - Provided coordination and day-of execution for the university’s largest events - Managed complex invitation lists and customer service needs (guests included VIPs/VVIPs) - Developed website content and informational guides



Gannett Newspapers

• Newspaper Publishing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Copy Editor/Page Designer

  • Jul 2005 - Jun 2006

  Daily newspaper serving eastern Connecticut with 16,000+ circulation • Designed editions of daily newspaper and special inserts • Edited staff and wire copy, drafted headlines and captions, and selected images • Managed online content transfer for digital edition Daily newspaper serving eastern Connecticut with 16,000+ circulation • Designed editions of daily newspaper and special inserts • Edited staff and wire copy, drafted headlines and captions, and selected images • Managed online content transfer for digital edition



Journal Register Company

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Editor

  • Oct 2004 - Jun 2005

  Biweekly local newspaper serving Connecticut shoreline towns • Directed coverage and production of weekday and weekend editions • Supervised staff writer, freelance writer, and photographer • Wrote, evaluated, and edited content for value, libel, and AP Style Biweekly local newspaper serving Connecticut shoreline towns • Directed coverage and production of weekday and weekend editions • Supervised staff writer, freelance writer, and photographer • Wrote, evaluated, and edited content for value, libel, and AP Style