Experience

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  ACT

  • Iowa City, IA

  • Senior Communications Specialist, Internal Communications

    • Feb 2014 - Present
    • Iowa City, IA

    - Counsel and coach internal clients on messaging fundamentals, communication strategies, and how to use the company's internal communication channels to their greatest effectiveness- Create and curate written and short-form video content for internal communication channels including the employee intranet, digital signage, in-person and virtual events, and weekly e-newsletters to the full employee base as well as periodic communications targeted to, or on behalf of, middle and senior management- Create and execute communication plans for short- and long-term internal campaigns - Write, edit, and proofread messages on behalf of the CEO and other senior leaders- Support all-employee events in person and online- Consult with senior leaders and collaborate with the corporate crisis response team to create and distribute crisis communications to internal audiences- Tell the ACT story in ways that connect employees with our mission and which equip and inspire them to carry it forward

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  SONIFI Solutions (formerly LodgeNet Interactive)

  • Sioux Falls, SD

  • Brand Communication & Creative Specialist

    • Jan 1997 - Oct 2013
    • Sioux Falls, SD

    Plan, execute and maintain effective communications through traditional, digital and video channels for B2B, B2C, media and internal (employee) audiences

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  Premier Publications

  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

  • President

    • Jan 1996 - Dec 1999
    • Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

    Writing, editing and communications consulting for corporate and individual clients

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  KELO TV

  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

  • Audio Engineer

    • 1996 - 1997
    • Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States