Experience

Partner4Work Pittsburgh

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Strategic Communications• Develop and implement effective communications strategies under the direction of the Board of Directors and senior leadership, and in line with the strategic direction of the organization• Plan, create, and manage compelling content for annual reports, briefing books, and other outreach materials through creative written and visual storytelling• Create presentations, articles, reports, newsletters, success stories, templates, dashboards, and toolkits, and multimedia tools• Ensure messaging aligns with strategic priorities• Assist Leadership in growing and managing partnerships with traditional and new media; assist in identifying local, regional and national press opportunities• Support the organization’s public relations efforts by assisting in the preparation and dissemination of speeches, talking points, nominations, media advisories and releases• Develop monthly editorial calendars and activity reportsSocial media and electronic media management• Develop the strategy and manages the distribution of compelling web pages, social media, and electronic media (newsletters, e-blasts, etc.) through creative written and visual storytelling• Create a regular publishing schedule and promote content through social advertising• Oversee and manages social media presence and reputation

• Communications Coordinator

  • Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Oversee and support all social media channels of Partner4Work and support P4W’s communications strategy• Gather, organize and schedule content to be dispersed on Partner4Work and related social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube• Attend events to capture context, photographs, and videos for social media channels• Write and edit compelling social media content with the purpose of engaging Partner4Work’s online communities• Monitor and participate in online conversations on behalf of the networks to increase outreach and visibility• Develop inter-departmental relationships and collaborate with department team members to share (e.g. content, images, video) in a timely manner to maintain effective social media coverage• Create compelling content for P4W website through effective and creative written and visual storytelling• Assist in website analytic tracking and monitor and report on new social and digital platforms• Contribute to the development of a supportive and collaborative work environment through active participation in internal collaborations, team, and activities • Provide a high level of customer service for existing and prospective program partners through transparent, accessible, and open dialogue about the organization’s strategy and prospective projects



Blender, Inc.

• Public Relations Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Write press releases/media advisories and prepare information for the media• Compose long-form original articles and creative pieces for clients • Identify main client groups and audiences and determine the best way to reach them• Designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source for media inquiries and prepare them with talking points• Help clients communicate effectively with the public• Develop client’s corporate image and identity• Assist and inform clients, executives and spokespeople• Devise advertising and promotion programs• Develop communication plans and editorial calendars• Pitch stories and coordinate with the media



City of Pittsburgh

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Service as chief communication contact for the department• Manage all social media channels and provide web content• Serve as communication liaison for Council staff and requests• Compose press releases and communicate with media outlets• Create department email and signature standards• Develop marketing plans and agendas for various projects• Work in tangent with other departments on 311 requests



Fred Meyer Jewelers

• United States
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sales Professional (Key Holder)

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

  • *Pass Diamond Council of America Certification, Tag Heuer Sales Certification • Educate and sell fine jewelry including bridal to customers• Process and coordinate repairs with customers, vendors and Fedex• Market and merchandise product throughout store• Inspect and deep clean jewelry for customers• Fulfill credit application and sales goals



SEPHORA

• France
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Operations Consultant/Color Artist

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2017



Carnegie Science Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Visitor Services Associate

  • Apr 2016 - May 2017



Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant To The Director, Exhibition Coordinator

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Coordinate all art exhibitions at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts/Pittsburgh Filmmakers• Complete and coordinate sales/loans with Arts Management clients• Develop and market exhibition programming for website and social media platforms, including the management of all calendar updates for events and exhibitions• Manage galleries; including: restoration, installation, gallery guide/label design, inventory control• Hire, manage and provide daily task lists/goals for Exhibition Department interns • Organize and facilitate meetings and install schedules with artists, curators and other departments• Manage administrative office needs including: mail, filing, database organization, inventory ordering, and budget maintenance



2014 Pittsburgh Biennial Exhibition

• Exhibition Coordinator

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Plan, organize and direct the operation of the galleries and organizations participating in the exhibition• Serve as primary contact and gather all artist, curator, and venue information for timely press releases, promo videos, social media and website content • Coordinate with brochure and book printing vendors; arrange for bulk mailings as needed • Continually update exhibition website and social media accounts• Assist catalogue designer with over-all design and information implementation