Experience

Sunshine Restaurant Partners d/b/a IHOP

• Director of Marketing and Communications

  • Apr 2022 - 1 year 9 months

  - Develops strategic communication plans, to include but not limited to company newsletters, effective email correspondence, employee recognition, infographics, surveys, and more. - Acts as liaison between Corporate and Senior Management to ensure all supported communications objectives are executed, while all feedback and input from operations and local management is received and dealt with accordingly. - Primary management contact for external partners as it pertains to… Show more - Develops strategic communication plans, to include but not limited to company newsletters, effective email correspondence, employee recognition, infographics, surveys, and more. - Acts as liaison between Corporate and Senior Management to ensure all supported communications objectives are executed, while all feedback and input from operations and local management is received and dealt with accordingly. - Primary management contact for external partners as it pertains to sponsorships/special events/community engagement efforts and marketing. - Identify, coordinate and execute new influencer marketing partnerships. Support corporate-level activations and content shoots in-restaurant. - Plan, produce and host meetings, events and media opportunities (In-person and virtual, company-wide and with external stakeholders/community members). - Manage special divisional marketing-relations assignments and coordinates approvals. - Identify, coordinate and manage influencer partnerships for marketing efforts. - Track, order, and continue to provide assistance with all promotional items for locations to deploy for each targeted campaign. - Manage communications calendars, both internal and external, to include social media outlets. - Travel throughout the state to build relationships with store teams, assist in any needs, train employees on campaigns, and coordinate any target initiatives. - Provides crisis communications support as needed. Show less



Northwest Fire District

• United States
• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Relations Supervisor

  • Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  Tucson, Arizona, United States - Develop and maintain positive relationships with local, regional, and national news media. - Serve as Public Information Officer, with duties of: Scene & emergency response, direct handling of media inquiries, write & share press releases, coordinate and write ceremonial agendas and public service announcements, prepare talking points and/or statements for Fire Chief and Leadership Team. - Advise Fire Chief/Executive Leadership in crisis communication and emergency management. -… Show more - Develop and maintain positive relationships with local, regional, and national news media. - Serve as Public Information Officer, with duties of: Scene & emergency response, direct handling of media inquiries, write & share press releases, coordinate and write ceremonial agendas and public service announcements, prepare talking points and/or statements for Fire Chief and Leadership Team. - Advise Fire Chief/Executive Leadership in crisis communication and emergency management. - Create and share videos on social media platforms, for speaking engagements (Ex: State of the Town Address), media outlets, and for public education (Ex: New Tools for the District, Handling Heat, etc). - Established and coordinated a protocol for the District's first-ever Medal of Honor Ceremony, honoring five firefighters for their heroic actions during a swiftwater rescue. This was the first time the District had awarded a Medal of Honor. - Manage all social media outlets while sharing the story of the Northwest Fire District, with a goal to educate, engage, and connect with the community through photos, infographics, videos, etc. - Coordinate all community event requests (station tours, truck demos, etc.), public education efforts (Mini-Muster program, classroom lessons, etc.), and special events with municipalities and partnering agencies (4th of July Fireworks, Fall Festivals, etc.). - Prepare media pitches and coordinate all interviews, video opportunities, and story research. - Prepare internal and external documents, ranging from District Awards Videos to Annual Reports. Show less



KOLD News 13

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Breaking News Anchor/News Reporter

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2020

  Tucson, Arizona Area - Generated new story ideas and coverage for events in the community, through interviews, video packages and web stories. - Executed several live shots, ‘ Facebook Lives,’ Twitter from breaking news situations or to boost engagement on digital outlets. - Experienced in versatile reporting through multiple counties, including crime, emergency response, education, severe weather and features. - Would regularly connect with city/county officials, law enforcement officials and community… Show more - Generated new story ideas and coverage for events in the community, through interviews, video packages and web stories. - Executed several live shots, ‘ Facebook Lives,’ Twitter from breaking news situations or to boost engagement on digital outlets. - Experienced in versatile reporting through multiple counties, including crime, emergency response, education, severe weather and features. - Would regularly connect with city/county officials, law enforcement officials and community leaders to continue to serve Southern Arizona with unique and important information. As a Breaking News Anchor, I would anchor any breaking news or developing situations from the studio throughout the evening newscasts, including local, state and national news. I also filled in as a main anchor during all newscasts (morning, evening, weekend). Show less



WDAM

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reporter

  • Jan 2017 - May 2018

  Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area - Turned content daily for evening newscasts, including interviews, video packages and web stories. - Executed live shots, both independently and with a photographer, for stories throughout the week in the field, studio or newsroom. - Experienced in versatile reporting through multiple counties, including crime, emergency response, education, severe weather and features. - Engaged viewers through social media with Facebook Lives or streaming on Twitter at breaking news scenes or… Show more - Turned content daily for evening newscasts, including interviews, video packages and web stories. - Executed live shots, both independently and with a photographer, for stories throughout the week in the field, studio or newsroom. - Experienced in versatile reporting through multiple counties, including crime, emergency response, education, severe weather and features. - Engaged viewers through social media with Facebook Lives or streaming on Twitter at breaking news scenes or community events. Show less



WCSC-TV Live 5 News

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer/Special Projects

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2017

  Charleston, South Carolina Area - Coordinated content with reporters and scheduling, plan, write, and execute one of the top-rated newscasts in Charleston, SC. - Worked with anchors, editors, producers and production crew to maintain a clean and competitive product. - During large events and incidents, I would field produce or work on breaking news and special coverage specials, including but not limited to the Emanuel 9 Shooting and following incidents, historic flooding, Hurricane Matthew and ice storms. - Managed… Show more - Coordinated content with reporters and scheduling, plan, write, and execute one of the top-rated newscasts in Charleston, SC. - Worked with anchors, editors, producers and production crew to maintain a clean and competitive product. - During large events and incidents, I would field produce or work on breaking news and special coverage specials, including but not limited to the Emanuel 9 Shooting and following incidents, historic flooding, Hurricane Matthew and ice storms. - Managed and promoted new ideas to engage viewers on digital outlets during show. - Trained new producers to follow key content drivers and strategies specific to the WCSC brand. Show less



The Citadel

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Athletics Multimedia Specialist

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

  Charleston, SC - Covered all video aspects (website, streaming, game day production) for The Citadel athletics teams and the marketing department. - Shot, edited, and produced a variety of interviews, feature packages and Coach's Shows. - Created and produced marketing materials, such as commercial spots, promotions running, etc., for social media outlets and local television stations. - Led streaming/web access to all home sporting events, determined by Daktronics representative and the marketing… Show more - Covered all video aspects (website, streaming, game day production) for The Citadel athletics teams and the marketing department. - Shot, edited, and produced a variety of interviews, feature packages and Coach's Shows. - Created and produced marketing materials, such as commercial spots, promotions running, etc., for social media outlets and local television stations. - Led streaming/web access to all home sporting events, determined by Daktronics representative and the marketing department. - Shot, edited, and provided footage and interviews to local stations in Charleston from away games and events on campus. Show less



WTVJ NBC Miami

• Assistant Producer

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Miramar, FL - Wrote VOs and VO/SOTs for the 5, 5:30 and 6 PM newscasts, Monday - Friday. - Operated teleprompter for anchors



Fox Sports

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern/PA

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Orlando/Ft. Lauderdale



GatorVision/GatorZone.com

• Reporter

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Gainesville - Write and edit packages for GatorVision and GatorZone.com



WUFT-TV

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sports Reporter/Anchor

  • Jan 2011 - May 2012

  University of Florida - Shoot, edit and produce sportscast for WUFT "Florida's Five at 5" - Shoot, write and edit packages, ranging in Gator sports - Sideline shooting for Gator Football, Lacrosse and Baseball games



WTVJ NBC 6 Miami

• Sports Intern

  • May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Miramar, FL - Two consecutive summer sessions, Intern in sports department - Assist producer in logging, writing and editing for the 5, 6 and 11 pm sportscasts. - Assist photographers/reporters/anchors on location