Experience

The Communication Solutions Group, Inc

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations and Marketing Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• Public Relations and Marketing Specialist

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2022

  Continue my PR Associate responsibilities as well as:• Managed a successful volunteer recruitment campaign for Ringing Hill Fire Company, winning a Pepperpot Award from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Philadelphia Chapter• Develop tactical communication plans and client proposals• Build and maintain positive client relationships• Provide crisis communication support to school districts• Lead meetings, presentations and focus groups• Survey development and implementation Show less

• Public Relations Associate

  • Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Write press releases, annual reports, website copy, brochure copy, video scripts and other marketing materials• Write, design and distribute company e-newsletter using Constant Contact • Respond to press inquiries and pitch stories to the media• Manage clients’ social media sites and run ad campaigns• Assist at photo and video shoots



Reading Eagle Company

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Writer/Editorial Coordinator

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Edited obituaries to match the style of the newspaper and AP style • Wrote news and features articles for Berks Country and assisted with other sections of the newspaper such as the Weekend "To Do List" • Utilized the computer programs Neo, Atex Advertising, Adobe InCopy, Doris and Microsoft Office Suite. • Edited obituaries to match the style of the newspaper and AP style • Wrote news and features articles for Berks Country and assisted with other sections of the newspaper such as the Weekend "To Do List" • Utilized the computer programs Neo, Atex Advertising, Adobe InCopy, Doris and Microsoft Office Suite.



Lehigh Valley Style magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Interviewed business owners, volunteers and other community members • Wrote "front of the book" content including Life in the Valley, New in Town, On Display, Volunteer Spotlight, Books and 10 Things to Do This Month • Interviewed business owners, volunteers and other community members • Wrote "front of the book" content including Life in the Valley, New in Town, On Display, Volunteer Spotlight, Books and 10 Things to Do This Month



Lehigh Valley Style magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Intern

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Wrote numerous sections for printed monthly issues including 10 Things to Do This Month, Life in the Valley, New in Town, Books and Volunteer Spotlight, and online web content for the home, life and style sections. • Contributed to "Decadent Dish Restaurant Awards 2016" and wrote "Ask the Expert" for the January 2017 issue. • Fact checked articles and edited the monthly proofbook • Attend staff meetings to discuss future issues and featured articles • Wrote numerous sections for printed monthly issues including 10 Things to Do This Month, Life in the Valley, New in Town, Books and Volunteer Spotlight, and online web content for the home, life and style sections. • Contributed to "Decadent Dish Restaurant Awards 2016" and wrote "Ask the Expert" for the January 2017 issue. • Fact checked articles and edited the monthly proofbook • Attend staff meetings to discuss future issues and featured articles



SWBR Marketing & Media

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Communication Intern

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  • Conducted marketing research on clients by analyzing social media and news sources • Wrote press releases, technical articles, ads, social media posts and blogs for clients • Conducted marketing research on clients by analyzing social media and news sources • Wrote press releases, technical articles, ads, social media posts and blogs for clients



Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance

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

• Communication Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Reviewed and organized material for the Project Stream 2015-2016 grant applications • Interviewed people who impact the arts and wrote articles for the LVAC’s blog •Edited material for the LVAC’s new website • Reviewed and organized material for the Project Stream 2015-2016 grant applications • Interviewed people who impact the arts and wrote articles for the LVAC’s blog •Edited material for the LVAC’s new website