Experience

Grantmakers In Aging (GIA)
• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Membership and Communications

  • Apr 2022 - Present


Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Communications Consultant

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Available to provide public relations, media relations, branding and communications strategies to potential clients. Currently working as a freelance consultant for the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission. Available to provide public relations, media relations, branding and communications strategies to potential clients. Currently working as a freelance consultant for the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission.



South Carolina Heart Gallery

• United States

• Public Information and Program Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Apr 2022

  Coordinate information and provide program support for the SC Foster Care Review Board and the SC Heart Gallery, a photo recruitment program that promotes adoption for children in foster care and are legally free for adoption. Recruit and schedule volunteer photographers for regional photo shoots. Write biographies and profiles for "waiting" children. Maintain SC Heart Gallery website and social media outlets; create content, edit, add and remove featured profiles from the website. Coordinate, edit and assemble photos to add to the agency's website and promotional materials. Design, develop, coordinate and disseminate information and educational materials. Promote agency through public relations, community outreach, public appearances and speaking engagements. Manage and respond to phone and website inquiries from families interested in adoption; completes intake procedures and maintain tracking procedures.



National Association for Campus Activities

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing and Communications

  • Jul 2011 - Dec 2015

  Developed and implemented communications, marketing and social media strategies that successfully delivered information and key messages to Association members. Managed a creative team of four, including graphic designer, content editor, online marketing manager and advertising sales representative. Worked closely with freelance photographer assigning photo shoots and special event assignments. Drafted, edited and proofed communications for e-newsletters, press releases, social media platforms, videos, print collateral and website content. Managed and coordinated advertising sales and ad placement for members. Coordinated recognition and award programs.Tasks included writing speeches, scripts and talking points for showcase performances and recognition programs; event planning and execution of volunteer awards program; and developing collateral and promotional marketing for events. Oversaw the production of Association publications, including the association's award-winning trade publication, regional conference programs, national convention programs and annual reports. Maintained departmental budget.


Historic Columbia
• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Communications

  • Apr 2007 - Jul 2011
• Freelance Communications Constultant

  • Sep 2006 - Apr 2007

Sunrise Communications
• Tanzania
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Public Relations

  • Oct 2001 - Aug 2006
• Public Relations and Events Coordinator

  • Oct 1998 - Oct 2001

South Carolina Business Vision Magazine
• Senior Editor, Writer

  • Jul 1995 - Apr 2000