Experience

Association of American Law Schools

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  • Develop and oversee the core communications functions of the association, including content on website, social media and news publications. • Serve on association's staff leadership committee. • Write and distribute press releases, position statements, media alerts and background information for the association. • Develop communications and social media strategy for the association. • Author reports and activity updates for legal education organizations. • Serve as a primary media contact for the organization. • Advise organization on public relations and multimedia technology enhancements. • Develop branding materials and staging for conferences and events. • Serve as executive editor and contributor to the AALS News quarterly newsletter. • Create and implement survey on pro bono activities of law students.



Ullico Inc.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications & Marketing

  • Feb 2013 - Sep 2014

  • Served as the primary media contact for the company. • Created and implemented strategic plans for various company efforts. • Coached experts and leadership for interviews with the media. • Created and distributed press releases, media alerts and background information. • Monitored media clips and social media and distributed reports for staff and leadership. • Wrote articles related to company history and expertise. • Served as executive editor and writer of the Ullico Bulletin quarterly newsletter. • Managed event logistics and media relations for building and infrastructure ground-breaking events. • Advised company on public relations and multimedia technology enhancements. • Implemented crisis communication strategies.



George Mason University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager & Multimedia Coordinator, Office of Media and Public Relations

  • Nov 2006 - Feb 2013

  • Secured media coverage for university research and faculty including major local, national and international publications. • Developed relationships between faculty and reporters in several subject areas. • Created and implemented strategic plans for various schools and departments. • Wrote articles about university events, faculty, programs, research and students in several campus publications including the university’s annual research publication. • Supervised the Public Relations Coordinator position and the creation of video and audio stories for the university. • Monitored media clips and distribute reports for staff and leadership. • Created and distributed press releases, media alerts and background information. • Managed media relations for several high-profile events such as visits by the President of the United States and Prime Minister of Turkey. • Coached faculty and researchers for interviews with the media. • Managed projects related to state government relations and radio and television promotional spots. • Participated in university wide committees related to alumni affairs, marketing and community and government relations. • Winner of two Telly Awards and various university honors.



Equal Justice Works

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

• Communications Manager

  • 2005 - 2006

  • Developed the organization's editorial process, procedure and style. • Provided content development assistance and editorial management for all organizational communications. • Supervised the work of the department for four months during a directors leave of absence. • Served as the primary contact responsible for the association's public relations activities. • Coordinated interviews with high profile reporters and served as resource to the media. • Coached spokespersons on key messages for interviews with the media. • Monitored media clips and industry news and distributed reports for staff and leadership. • Created and distributed press releases, media alerts and background information. • Updated and maintained press list and media contact databases. • Participated in committees regarding the organization's culture, the hiring of a deputy CEO and the selection of annual awards for law school deans, staff and students.



American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • 2000 - 2005

  • Managed the organization's public relations activities. • Coordinated interviews with reporters, arranged press conferences and served as a media resource. • Coached AAPS leadership on key messages for interviews with the media. • Monitored media clips and industry news and created reports for staff and leadership. • Created and distributed press releases, media alerts and background informational kits. • Updated and maintained press list, media contact and editorial calendar databases. • Developed content for website pages including online press kits, awards information and a virtual press room for key conferences. • Administered the association's strategic public relations and crisis communication plans. • Acted as Visiting Scientist Program Coordinator and liaison to the Regulatory Science section.