Experience

Louisiana Department of Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager 1-A

  • 2016 - Present

  Internal and external communications for Medicaid Public Affairs.



The ALS Association Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development and Community Relations

  • Feb 2011 - May 2016

  -- Direct fundraising and communications efforts across two states to raise awareness of ALS, provide opportunities for the community to get involved, and position The ALS Association Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter as the leading voice and most trusted source of information about ALS. -- Manage staff of five to achieve yearly goals within budget. -- Build relationships with business leaders, grantmakers, philanthropists, community activists, and legislators to raise funds and awareness for ALS. -- Oversee the Walk to Defeat ALS, a fundraising and awareness effort, in six cities. -- Plan and execute an annual gala as well as other events. -- Research, write and report on grants. -- Respond to press inquiries, create messaging for organization leaders, and arrange outreach to community organizations as well as media outlets. -- Develop social media strategy for the organization, maintain website and manage monthly e-newsletter. -- Work with the organization's board of directors and executive director to implement a strategic plan with a focus on providing a better quality of life for people living with ALS and their families.



inRegister magazine

• Community News Editor

  • Jul 2008 - Jul 2010

  "inRegister is a monthly lifestyle magazine that covers the people, places, style and entertainment that make the Capital Region an extraordinary place to live. From philanthropic parties to features on fabulous homes, inRegister brings readers an insiders’ view of the very best of Baton Rouge."-- Developed relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations and local businesses to "tell the story" of the people of Baton Rouge. -- Managed events calendar of up to 50 events per month; attended, photographed and networked at an average of 12 community events per month. -- Developed, researched and wrote cover stories, feature articles, personality profiles, news items and event commentaries. -- Edited and proofread copy under tight deadlines. -- Created ideas for, researched and wrote a weekly e-newsletter for magazine readers; promoted e-newsletter through social media. -- Worked with editorial team to implement a new magazine format.



BIC Alliance

• Editorial Director

  • Oct 1997 - Apr 2007

  BIC Alliance, publisher of BIC Magazine, is a primary communication link for connecting buyers and suppliers in business and industry with one another. -- Developed relationships with oil and gas industry leaders to create content for trade publication, increase readership, and promote positive image of industry. -- Created and implemented editorial calendar, style guide and improved magazine format. -- Managed and guided activities of four editorial staff members. -- Worked with approximately 30 advertising clients per month to create their marketing strategy for trade publication. -- Developed, researched and wrote feature articles, business updates, press releases and ad copy.