Experience

AffiniPay

• United States
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Corporate Communications

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  I oversee the corporate communications department in Marketing as we craft the message for AffiniPay and it's technology products. Our team runs all social media, public relations, podcast development and publishing, speaking engagements, and all media opportunities for our parent company and it's 8 product brands.

• Social Media and Public Relations Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

  Austin, Texas, United States As the Social Media and PR Manager, I oversee the team of specialists running paid and organic social campaigns, the PR team for each of AffiniPay's technology brands (LawPay, ClientPay, AffiniPay for Associations, and CPACharge), as well as manage the speakers bureau and communications plan for our AffiniPay executive team. I also manage and host the company's podcast called Beyond the Payment.

• Social Media and Public Relations Specialist

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

  Austin, Texas, United States AffiniPay offers the only payment solution developed specifically for the needs of professionals and their clients - and it's the technology behind the industry leading brands: LawPay, CPACharge, AffiniPay for Associations, and DesignPay. As the Social Media and PR Specialist, I get to bring the stories behind our technology and each brand to life.



Common Desk

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• DFW Marketing Manager

  • May 2019 - Mar 2020

  Dallas, Texas Common Desk is a growing network of coworking spaces and workday brands (coffee shops and functional fitness gyms) that service a powerful community of professionals. I oversaw DFW marketing at Common Desk - enhancing the success of currently open DFW Common Desk locations while also helping launch new DFW Common Desk locations. I got to wear the many hats that match the suit of “marketing”, all while spreading the hype of the Common Desk brand. Jobs included leading event planning, email… Show more Common Desk is a growing network of coworking spaces and workday brands (coffee shops and functional fitness gyms) that service a powerful community of professionals. I oversaw DFW marketing at Common Desk - enhancing the success of currently open DFW Common Desk locations while also helping launch new DFW Common Desk locations. I got to wear the many hats that match the suit of “marketing”, all while spreading the hype of the Common Desk brand. Jobs included leading event planning, email marketing, social and blog content creation, and demand gen efforts. Show less



TRG

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Brand Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Jul 2019

  Dallas, Texas Most agencies call this role “account service.” Whatever you'd like to call it, I was someone who spent their time leading a client’s business and finding ways to grow their brand every single day. In my four years at The Richards Group, I managed multi-million dollar content productions, client relationships, and strategic brand development. -Managed all creative development, planning, budget and production for The Home Depot Spring season, College GameDay, Flooring and Millwork… Show more Most agencies call this role “account service.” Whatever you'd like to call it, I was someone who spent their time leading a client’s business and finding ways to grow their brand every single day. In my four years at The Richards Group, I managed multi-million dollar content productions, client relationships, and strategic brand development. -Managed all creative development, planning, budget and production for The Home Depot Spring season, College GameDay, Flooring and Millwork departmental campaigns -Oversaw the completion of thousands of advertising deliverables in TV, print, online, and social media formats -Carried out highly-organized brand management responsibilities, including executing numerous $4-$5 million TV productions, team coordination, and project execution from start to finish -Developed account processes to maximize productivity and trained numerous colleagues while overseeing professional development skills Show less



ESPN

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• X Games Event Announcer

  • May 2014 - Jan 2019

  Austin, TX and Aspen, CO -Assisted with producing the live TV broadcast and in-event broadcast promotions for ESPN’s Summer and Winter XGames -Managed vendor relationships and collaborated to develop creative ways to promote and market products throughout the event festival area -Performed scheduled and spontaneous on-camera fan contests and marketing promotions for vendors -Developed content for ESPN XSquad's social media accounts prior to and during ESPN's XGames -Served as an ambassador for ESPN… Show more -Assisted with producing the live TV broadcast and in-event broadcast promotions for ESPN’s Summer and Winter XGames -Managed vendor relationships and collaborated to develop creative ways to promote and market products throughout the event festival area -Performed scheduled and spontaneous on-camera fan contests and marketing promotions for vendors -Developed content for ESPN XSquad's social media accounts prior to and during ESPN's XGames -Served as an ambassador for ESPN throughout the entire XGames event Show less



Cheer America Championships

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Competition Announcer

  • Nov 2015 - Dec 2018

  -Assisted with producing Cheer America's National Cheer Competitions -Performed scheduled and spontaneous fan contests and marketing promotions for vendors during the cheer competition events



University of Texas Athletics

• In-Game Host and Emcee

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2017

  Austin, Texas -Created and performed on-camera fan contests, sponsor giveaways, and marketing promotions during UT football and baseball games -Worked with head of marketing to enhance vendor festival area and to create unique promotional ideas for vendors