Experience

Office of the Cook County Clerk

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Communications

  • Dec 2020 - Present

• Communications Coordinator

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2020

• Communications Aide

  • Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

• Township Election Coordinator/Press Aide

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015


Res Publica Group
• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Assistant Account Executive

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014


Cook County Clerk's Office

• United States
• Government Administration

• Communications Intern/Election Aide

  • Feb 2014 - May 2014

  Work on a daily basis with the Communications Director and assisted in the day-to-day needs of the Communications Department and Cook County Clerk David Orr. Constructed press releases, proofread documents, and conducted strategic research regarding the 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election as well as the new law allowing 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections. Contacted local media outlets (Print, Radio, & TV) to garner coverage for events looking to raise awareness for multiple facets of the 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election. Visited Cook County High Schools in order to register 17 & 18-year-old students for the upcoming election. Also trained individuals to become election registrars. Took photographs at events for future use in press releases and on the County Clerk’s website. Show less



Jasculca/Terman & Associates

• Account Assistant

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

  Conducted strategic research, including the backgrounds and political leanings of important individuals in government and elected officials to feed into a major public affairs campaign for a global company seeking to reposition its value and industry leadership following a significant crisis. Conducted research as well as outreach to major and local media outlets in Illinois and Missouri for a major global company in conjunction with a government official to promote both the organizations value as well as the official’s agenda. Show less

• Intern

  • May 2012 - Jan 2013

  Intern Conducted research, wrote press releases, articles and speeches for clients during six month tenure. Formatted documents and conducted field research and production for both print and video projects, while working closely with senior-level staff and clients. Projects included transportation, food and beverage, facility management, health care and financial services. Helped to create a campaign aimed at raising public awareness of $300 million in lost sales tax revenues to the city and county, due to corporations seeking tax shelters in rural communities. Also worked with client on potential legislative action that could impact business decisions. Responsible for delivering deadline responses to local and national reporters covering high-profile events in Chicago. Created talking points for CEO of local professional sports team for luncheon speech. Show less