Experience

Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA)

• United States
• Urban Transit Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• Communications Specialist

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2022



Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Freelance Medical Writer

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Writes about innovative research in the field of Radiology for print and web publications Covered daily sessions and research presentations at the RSNA Annual Meeting in Chicago which has more than 50,000 attendees Writes about innovative research in the field of Radiology for print and web publications Covered daily sessions and research presentations at the RSNA Annual Meeting in Chicago which has more than 50,000 attendees



Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications Senior

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

  Works with subject matter experts to create and execute regional communications strategy for the agency’s channels including print publications, web content, and social media to advance policy and planning objectives around transportation, urban planning, water, environment, and other priority topics.Handles external relations including responding to media inquiries, developing relationships with local, regional, and national media, writing and placing editorials, and preparing and distributing press releases.Manages production and content for the agency's internal and external materials including weekly e-newsletter, annual report, plans, policy analysis, strategy papers, executive speeches, and more.Works with web and design consultants including management of their budgets and Request for Proposal/procurement processes, invoicing, and project management.Oversees front and back-end development of CMAP's website including working with consultants, troubleshooting problems, brainstorming new ideas, and posting content.Trains staff on best practices for media, writing, and other communications skills.Plans, promotes, and executes public events, forums, and panels to help spread the agency’s message to the public in new ways. Show less

• Communications Associate

  • Oct 2016 - Sep 2019



Palisades Media Ventures

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance copywriter

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  Covered corporate events and wrote web content for major companies including Qualcomm and McDonald's. Created engaging web content to help achieve the client's goals. Covered corporate events and wrote web content for major companies including Qualcomm and McDonald's. Created engaging web content to help achieve the client's goals.



Daily Herald

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Writer

  • Aug 2011 - Oct 2016

  Cover several large Chicago suburbs and Northwest Suburban High School District 214 (second-largest high school district in the state) Develop beat sources, file Freedom of Information requests and break news in the highly-competitive Chicago-area media market Appear on WBBM-780 and ABC-7 Chicago to discuss larger stories and their impact for the area Write 8+ stories a week ranging from breaking news to in-depth profiles and enterprise reporting Cover several large Chicago suburbs and Northwest Suburban High School District 214 (second-largest high school district in the state) Develop beat sources, file Freedom of Information requests and break news in the highly-competitive Chicago-area media market Appear on WBBM-780 and ABC-7 Chicago to discuss larger stories and their impact for the area Write 8+ stories a week ranging from breaking news to in-depth profiles and enterprise reporting



Various major publications

• Freelance Reporter

  • May 2011 - Oct 2016

  Built a portfolio of lifestyle, health, education and news stories at a variety of publications including: Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times Media Group, BankRate.com, CURE Magazine, Chicago Athlete Magazine, Chicago Parent Magazine, Guerrero Howe Publications and more. Experience in B2B publications, medical writing, and trade publications as well as writing for the general public. Developed story ideas and sources for a broad range of audiences and mediums Gained experience in formulating story pitches, time management and self-editing Show less



Bloomberg News

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • May 2011 - May 2013

  -Covered the 2012 NATO Summit in Chicago via Twitter and mobile journalism techniques. Took photos, video, interviewed sources as protestors and police clashed and was constantly updating the story in real-time and engaging readers -Research and write larger stories for Bloomberg's national news website on topics including mental health care, gun control and state finances. -Covered the 2012 NATO Summit in Chicago via Twitter and mobile journalism techniques. Took photos, video, interviewed sources as protestors and police clashed and was constantly updating the story in real-time and engaging readers -Research and write larger stories for Bloomberg's national news website on topics including mental health care, gun control and state finances.



Illini Media

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor in Chief, The Daily Illini

  • Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

  *Previously: Managing Editor for Reporting and Writing, Assistant News Editor, Supplements Editor, Reporter, Designer, Night Editor Oversaw newsroom of 120+ employees, manage production of daily newspaper and award-winning, content management system website *Previously: Managing Editor for Reporting and Writing, Assistant News Editor, Supplements Editor, Reporter, Designer, Night Editor Oversaw newsroom of 120+ employees, manage production of daily newspaper and award-winning, content management system website