Manager - Department of Justice Community Relations Service

• Mar 2021 - Present

Serve as communications consultant to the Community Relations Service, an agency that provides services to help communities address and heal from alleged discrimination and hateDevelop communications strategy to raise awareness of the agency’s work and available servicesDraft and edit blog posts, newsletters, and brochures to share the agency’s latest work and address timely news topicsDraft annual report, including researching case studies, working with employees in field to gather information, and edit other employees’ writingMaintain and update messaging library of agency services and case studies to tailor communications to target audiences

Senior Consultant - Department of Justice Community Relations Service

• May 2020 - Mar 2021

Communications Manager, Economic Opportunities Program

• Jun 2018 - Apr 2020

Managed communications for a think tank policy program focused on promoting new approaches to creating economic stability for American workers, developing and implementing strategies across four program initiatives Worked directly with research teams to develop messaging and identify stories that engage our audiences Drafted and edited blog posts, email communications, social media, and website content Developed and maintained a network of media contacts through pitching, events, and media monitoring Planned and executed public panels, including identifying speakers, drafting discussion guides, coordinating invitations, and pitching media Tracked web, social media, and event analytics to develop and monitor progress of communications goals

Project Manager

• Jun 2015 - Jun 2018

Serve as strategic consultant to large philanthropies and major nonprofits, providing communications, organizational and research support Coordinate advocacy and communications campaigns for broad coalition of organizations to raise awareness of public issues and achieve policy goals Coordinate collaboration and communication among a group of major foundations to improve grantmaking and impact on issues of common interest Develop and execute strategic communications campaigns for new and rebranded nonprofits to increase visibility among the media and grantmakers Promoted from Senior Associate Dec 2016

Managing Associate

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2015

Serve as communications consultant at top-tier public affairs firm, working directly with executive leaders in foreign governments, trade associations and Fortune 100 companies Develop and execute marketing and communications plans to raise awareness of client issues and educate the media and public Design, manage and update websites and social media accounts for clients to promote news and engage and grow audiences Write and edit op-eds, educational materials, blog posts and press releases for clients and third parties on a variety of issues to communicate policy objectives Respond to media inquiries and develop relationships with reporters at a wide range of publications Promoted to Managing Associate Oct 2014 Senior Associate Aug 2013 - Oct 2014 Associate Sept 2012 - Aug 2013 Intern April 2012 - Sept 2012

TESL and Community Development Volunteer

• 2009 - 2011

Taught English as a Second Language to 7th and 8th grade students at Mortlockese elementary school Co-founded and coordinated a summer camp over a two-year period for 20 eighth grade boys to promote awareness of HIV/AIDS, healthy relationships, mental health, nutrition, and exercise Planned and managed construction of a basketball court for a local elementary school and out-of-school youth, working with local organizations and partners Facilitated development of school improvement plan, including strategic goals and objectives, with community leaders

Intern at Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Press Office

• May 2008 - Jul 2008