Experience

TOMPKINS COUNTY

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Director

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  The Communications Director supports the County Administrator, a part of the Tompkins County leadership team, and is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive engagement strategy and communication plan that amplifies the County’s priorities and drives engagement across the community, while clearly defining objectives, channels, timelines, and measures for success The Communications Director supports the County Administrator, a part of the Tompkins County leadership team, and is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive engagement strategy and communication plan that amplifies the County’s priorities and drives engagement across the community, while clearly defining objectives, channels, timelines, and measures for success



Tompkins Chamber & Visit Ithaca

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Strategic Communications & Partnerships

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  Leading strategic communications for the Chamber, supporting membership & community development, events & programs, and government advocacy work. -Social media strategy-Media Relations-Graphic & Web Design Strategy-Media Planning-Brand ManagementExpanding the depth and breadth of community partnerships in education, advocacy, membership, business support, and other mission-aligned areas.-Innovating monthly event series across industries-Representing Business Community in Collective Impact Projects-Secondary & Higher Education partnerships for curriculum development, networking support, and professional developmentManaging special projects-Developing project integrated marketing campaigns-Managing workforce development campaign strategy-Supporting advisory boards & client committees Supervising Member Relationship Manager & developing Chamber membership development strategy.

• Member Relationship Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Mar 2020

  My work is expanding and strengthening the Chamber's membership and community impact.• Recruiting new members to join the Chamber, brought 65 new members on board in 2017• Working to retain and support over 650 members• Directly supporting the business and not-for-profit community through building connections and consulting• Executing innovative and meaningful networking events • Representing the Chamber on various Ithaca and Tompkins County community initiatives



Ithaca College Honors Program

• Ithaca, New York Area

• Curriculum Developer & Lecturer

  • Dec 2013 - Mar 2020

  Developed curriculum in the fall of 2012 for a college honors course titled "The Dark Knight, Power and Justice Through Film." This course spanned 14 weeks and brought over 20 college honors students through the Christopher Nolan films - "Batman Begins," "The Dark Knight," & "The Dark Knight Rises." Each of Nolan's films takes a nuanced and specific look at justice in a gritty, realistic way. The course explores the themes, motifs, and characters in each of the films, as well as all of them as a cohesive experience. Started teaching course while a sophomore at Ithaca College.



Ithaca College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Body President

  • May 2015 - May 2016

  Elected to serve 6,000 students. Led a team of 5 Vice Presidents, overseeing strategy and outcomes for academic and campus affairs, budget allocations of over $300,000, and communications. • Served at an historical turning point for Ithaca College, leading a successful student no confidence vote in the College President coupled with inclusive discussions and a self-published report on student values, as well as a shared governance proposal challenging the college’s decision making processes. • Acted as the spokesperson for the student body, appearing on/in over 30 news outlets, including CNN, MSNBC, De- mocracy Now, Al Jazeera, MTV News, The Guardian, Mic.com, and the Wall Street Journal. Published 3 op-eds, including one acting as a catalyst for campus activism and voices. Was part of a national conversation on higher-ed issues. • Served on college-wide decision making bodies including: Institutional Effectiveness and Budgetary Committee, Council on Diversity and Inclusion, Middlestates Reaccredidation Team, Shared Governance Task Force. • Led and passed a student bill of rights, reworking the student conduct code to be more student-focused, and inclusive.



Rev: Ithaca Startup Works

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Economic Development Management Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Brought onto the Rev team for the summer of 2015 to work on special projects including the following: Systems integration & research New York Southern Tier Startup Alliance Economic Development Strategy CRM integration & roll out Blogging for website Brought onto the Rev team for the summer of 2015 to work on special projects including the following: Systems integration & research New York Southern Tier Startup Alliance Economic Development Strategy CRM integration & roll out Blogging for website



Riffiti, Inc.

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Traction Growth Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

  Riffiti is a next generation mobile video thought sharing platform. It allows users to riff about topics in a coherent and innovative way, pushing discussions to be more innovative, and more personal. I manage social media growth strategies, user acquisition, potential partnership development, and other marketing related tasks. If you're interested in learning more about riffiti, let me know, or go to www.riffiti.com Riffiti is a next generation mobile video thought sharing platform. It allows users to riff about topics in a coherent and innovative way, pushing discussions to be more innovative, and more personal. I manage social media growth strategies, user acquisition, potential partnership development, and other marketing related tasks. If you're interested in learning more about riffiti, let me know, or go to www.riffiti.com



Love Home Swap

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content & Marketing Intern

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Love Home Swap is a home swapping members club that connects people from all around the world who want to swap their homes for vacations. With over 58,000 homes, Love Home Swap members can travel most places in the world their heart desires. Researched the sharing economy movers and shakers, created weekly reports on competitors' product releases, enhancements, press, and news to management team, as well as industry trends As the content and marketing intern, I developed and executed some of the social media presence for Love Home Swap, occasionally blogging on destinations that will entice members to travel. Edit and improve user created content to improve the overall quality of listings on the site. Constantly developing editorial skills, finding the true voice of the users' posts and the location that their home is in. Keeping posts consistent with the Love Home Swap brand and feel.



DoSomething.org

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Development Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Part of the Business Development team at the largest not-for-profit for young people and social change. Researched and contacted leads at different corporations, focused on highlighting the right campaigns for the right companies, matching them up based on company's values. Co-Lead on Johnson and Johnson Donate a Photo partnership, helping to solidify over $3,000 in donated partnership money in my time at DoSomething. Learned to focus on impact, and how business development and the corporate world can contribute positively to causes that are important to them. See www.dosomething.org to see how young people are making a difference today.



A-Verdi Storage Containers

• United States
• Equipment Rental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Jan 2014

  Customized Customer Relationship Management software throughout the summer, enhancing the company’s ability to interact with their customers and prospects. The system is now the primary database for the company, encompassing features beyond the scope of the base software. Designed dynamic reports using Customer Relationships Management Software to target specific markets across the State of New York. Implemented weeklong on-the-job training program with Account Managers and Sales Team to fully utilize the new software. Also Created a training manual for the program, bringing the employees step by step through each process.



NBC Nightly News

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Documentary Assistant Producer & Freelancer

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2013

  Assistant Producer for documentary “Meet Me at Equality, The People’s March on Washington” aired on PBS in late August 2013. Interviewed people who were at the March on Washington 50 years ago for documentary. Served on panel discussing trip and reactions from the experiences. Member of freelance crew covering the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for August 24th 2013 National NBC Nightly Newscast. Our footage and interviews were used and broadcast nationwide. Assistant Producer for documentary “Meet Me at Equality, The People’s March on Washington” aired on PBS in late August 2013. Interviewed people who were at the March on Washington 50 years ago for documentary. Served on panel discussing trip and reactions from the experiences. Member of freelance crew covering the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for August 24th 2013 National NBC Nightly Newscast. Our footage and interviews were used and broadcast nationwide.



Ithaca College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student

  • 2012 - 2013

  Studying Communication Management and Design Studying Communication Management and Design