Experience

Utah Department of Natural Resources
• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director Of Communications

  • Aug 2021 - Present


Utah Division of Water Resources

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Information Officer

  • May 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Serve as Division spokesperson or identify appropriate subject matter expert and maintain productive media relations. • Develop and implement strategic communication and public involvement plans. • Write, edit and design a variety of communication pieces including press releases, brochures, technical reports, social media posts and more. • Update and maintain Division websites. • Serve as Division spokesperson or identify appropriate subject matter expert and maintain productive media relations. • Develop and implement strategic communication and public involvement plans. • Write, edit and design a variety of communication pieces including press releases, brochures, technical reports, social media posts and more. • Update and maintain Division websites.



Freelance Writer & Editor

• Writing and Editing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Writer

  • Aug 1997 - Aug 2021

  • Write advertising copy, press releases, training manuals technical documents, brochures, speeches, etc. • Proofread book manuscripts prior to publication. • Write advertising copy, press releases, training manuals technical documents, brochures, speeches, etc. • Proofread book manuscripts prior to publication.



City of West Jordan

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manger/Public Information Officer

  • May 2007 - Apr 2019

  • Continually look for new ways to engage with the city's 115,000 residents, 3,000+ businesses and the media using a variety of methods including social media, videos, website, press releases, newsletter, online surveys, and more. • Work with elected officials and city departments to develop messaging that allows for customization but still stays true to the city's brand. • Serve as media spokesperson and coordinate media inquiries (interviews, press releases, press conferences and news briefings) with city departments and elected officials. • Market and implement events designed to strengthen the community and support economic development goals. • Develop policy guidelines for appropriate use of brand assets and social media. • Manage City websites. Show less



The Valley Journals

• United States

• Editor

  • Jun 2004 - Jul 2012

  • Responsible for the content and layout of two monthly community papers and a ski and snowboard paper. • Managed team of writers, photographers and graphic designers to ensure papers worked visually and editorially.

• Reporter

  • Jun 2002 - May 2007

  • Enjoyed learning about a variety of topics while covering government, sports and education beats. • Solicited and developed newsworthy ideas from a multitude of sources including city departments, press conferences, organizations and the community. • Honored for my efforts by the Society of Professional Journalists (2nd place: "Continuing Coverage" 2007, Honorable Mention: "Best Newspaper Reporter" 2007, Honorable Mention: "Best Sports Feature," 2004)