Experience

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations and Communications Specialist

  • Aug 2021 - Present



The Urban League of Philadelphia

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Administration/Communications

  • May 2020 - Aug 2021

  In my role as the manager of administration/communication, I report directly to the CEO/President helping to support her administrative and communications/marketing efforts. Duties Include: Develop press releases, media alerts & blog posts, supporting ULP's communication & marketing efforts. Manage ULP's website and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), increasing following by 50 percent. Actively pitch & secured media coverage with 6abc, FOX29, NBC10, CBS3, CNN, Philadelphia Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer. Produced & managed multiple virtual & in-person events for ULP, highlighting their partners, donors, philanthropy, programs & services. Work directly with ULP funders and partners to fulfil partnership goals and commitments. Provide direct support to ULP President and CEO - managing calendar, coordinating all meetings & media interviews, drafting talking points & facilitating media prep calls. Directly manage the ULP Board of Directors including C-Suite Executives from IBX, NBC, Aramark, Jefferson, Wells Fargo, TD Bank, Giant Foods, PNC Bank etc.



Tierney

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PR Account Coordinator

  • Sep 2018 - May 2020

  In my current position as an account coordinator at Tierney Agency, I work on our D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., Community College of Philadelphia, McDonald’s, Donate Life PA, PECO, United Way and Toll Brothers accounts supporting their media and communications efforts.

• Public Relations Intern

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

  As a summer intern working in the public relations department at Tierney, I worked closely with our Yuengling client supporting their communication and social media needs. My duties include: - crafting press releases and blog post for website announcing Yuengling's upcoming events, product launches and new initiatives. - Organizing media clips for client review.- Pitching media professionals in hopes of securing media coverage.- Working closely with my fellow interns to effectively execute a successful PR plan for summer project representing the Philadelphia 76ers.



The Urban League of Philadelphia

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Intern

  • Mar 2018 - May 2018

  As a public relations intern working at The Urban League of Philadelphia, I am given the task to support its communication and marketing efforts. In addition to leading the entire communications department, I am able to push the organizations intended message which has led to continuous empowerment in Urban communities. My duties include: - Website Support - Craft press releases, media alerts, and editorials - Manage social media platforms- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram - Create email blasts for programs - Create powerpoint presentations - Capture "centennial stories" for website and social media campaigns - Successfully pitched news publications, The Philadelphia Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Philadelphia Daily News. - Secured media coverage and interview with Patty Jackson at WDAS radio. - Secured media coverage with ABC 6 news and NBC 10.



Philadelphia Bar Association

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Intern

  • Feb 2018 - May 2018

  During my time at the Philadelphia Bar Association as a communication intern, I was able to build beneficial relationships with lawyers and non-lawyers and provide a platform for them to reach out for any means of legal support. My duties included: - Crafted press releases announcing Bar Association initiatives and services. - Pitched events to media professionals such as journalist and reporters. - Managed the Bar Associations Facebook and Twitter social media accounts. - Crafted thank you letters and letters of invite - Wrote bylined articles for two Bar Association publications, the Bar Reporter and The Lawyer. - Photographed content for social media platforms and website.



SugarHouse Casino

• United States
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Fulltime Table Games Supervisor

  • Aug 2013 - Feb 2018

  During my time at Sugar House Casino, I started as a dealer in 2013 and received a promotion in 2016 as a table games supervisor. My duties included: - Responsible for Monitoring game operations to ensure that house rules are followed and that employees provide prompt and courteous service. - Performed paperwork required for monetary transactions. - Built relationships with customers in hopes of creating long terms connections. - Resolved customer and employee complaints. - Established and maintained banks and table limits for each game. - Evaluated workers performance and prepared written evaluations.



Bellevue Communications Group

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

• Public Relations Intern

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  While interning at Bellevue Communication Group, I was given the opportunity to work with organizations such as Philadelphia Works, Reading Terminal Market, Holt Logistics, District 1199C, Pennsylvania Equine Coalition and the Delaware State Toll Bridge Commission. My duties included: - Crafted press releases and media advisories announcing upcoming events, new products and services. - Pitched media professionals such as journalist and reporters in hopes of gaining media coverage for client. - Developed editorial for Holt Logistics Corp, published in the South Philadelphia Public Record and received a PRSA Philly Pepper Pot Award. - Managed social media accounts for a nonprofit client, Philadelphia Works increasing following by 50 percent.