Experience

BRF

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

• Public Relations Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Leading economic development communications efforts, including public relations, for the corporate entity, its six business units and two angel funds; managing strategic partnerships and key stakeholder groups, including local and state government; strategically branding the organization, its business units and startups locally and nationally; launching new brands and initiatives under and expansion of BRF business units; overseeing production of newsletters, videos, websites, large and small scale events, internal and external publications; strategizing media coverage; assisting BRF business units in meeting benchmark goals, to include, awareness, program growth, sales, strategic partnerships, membership and other metrics.

• Marketing and Public Relations Specialist

  • Mar 2016 - Oct 2017

  Creating and implementing effective business development and communication strategies to support BRF's mission through philanthropic funding, private sector investments and government grants.



Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engagement and Community Content Editor

  • May 2014 - Mar 2016

  Leading the company’s presence on social media platforms to build brand awareness and outreach; launching projects in print and driving social media and digital campaigns; leading digital news initiatives and developing strategy for future audience growth and online delivery; and duties as listed under previous title.

• Community Connections Editor

  • May 2014 - Oct 2015

  Managing relationships with local organizations and leading the “community obsessed” Gannett initiative; serving as engagement editor and leading interaction on social platforms; attending civic events as a public face of the organization; covering local passion topics and leading issues and cause-based reporting catered to our audiences; serving on the Times editorial board; volunteering in the community to promote brand involvement and gain insight for beat; building relationships with community leaders, connectors and organizations; using core journalism values to produce responsive reporting on passion topics; writing a weekly column to highlight community issues, controversies, or drive conversation on key issues and passion topics.



Log Cabin Democrat

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Editor

  • Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Leading the Log Cabin Democrat in building digital audience through social media platforms; using audience analysis to capitalize on trends and grow the digital brand; staying at the front of breaking news and always using the communication as customer service.

• Reporter - Photographer

  • Dec 2009 - Jan 2013

  Community journalist for county newspaper covering all beats including crime, education, politics, government, breaking news, and features, along with investigative reports; photographing daily life in Faulkner County, special events and portraits.