Account Manager

• Jan 2023 - Present

Assistant Account Manager

• Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

Public Relations Coordinator

• Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

- Executed external communications for local and national consumer clients through media relations efforts such as regular pitch outputs, facilitating new media introductions, broadcast segments and executive interviews with media. - Identified industry trends through daily social media and news monitoring. - Drafted written communication through press releases, media alerts and pitch materials. - Lead public relations strategy for new client kickoffs through the implementation of a quarterly plan including storyboards, identifying target media outlets and drafting corporate messaging documents. Show less

Account Coordinator

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

- Executed client services operations across multiple accounts serving B2C and B2C emerging tech clients through media relations, content development, strategy, research and design functions. - Maintained regular social media content calendars for multiple clients, seeing an increase of 12% in engagement across Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn YOY. - Conducted media relations outreach by identifying targets, pitching and securing content across trade and business publications; including bylines, Q&As and commentary. - Researched and identified competitor thought leadership, key messages and industry trends to further inform pitching efforts and client initiatives. - Managed daily internal operations by maintaining a daily tracker of all coverage and briefings. - Developed reports that detailed activity and analysis through various timeframes to inform planning. - Furthered the Midwest sector of Hotwire through new business efforts. Show less

Design Studio Specialist / Home Stylist

• Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

- Developed vision boards and floorplans utilizing Pinterest and West Elm's virtual design platform to help customers express their personal style using color, texture and lighting theory - Developed & managed relationships with clients, designers, developers, local businesses & artisans - Inspired associates & clients by connecting them to design trends, inspiration & local resources that reflect the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand and each client's individual style - Developed vision boards and floorplans utilizing Pinterest and West Elm's virtual design platform to help customers express their personal style using color, texture and lighting theory - Developed & managed relationships with clients, designers, developers, local businesses & artisans - Inspired associates & clients by connecting them to design trends, inspiration & local resources that reflect the eclectic, creative & modern spirit of the brand and each client's individual style

Marketing Account Executive

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

- Founding member who served to promote cross-department collaboration - Produced press releases and digital content marketing materials for clients - Founding member who served to promote cross-department collaboration - Produced press releases and digital content marketing materials for clients

News Editor

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

- Assigned weekly news stories for a team of 10 writers - Wrote select touchpoint pieces in the news section for The GlimmerGlass, including a front-page story - Coached new writers on key AP Style and journalistic practices - Edited all news articles for clarity, scope, following AP style guidelines - Debriefed writers each week on what went well and what we can improve on for the week to come, and engaged with the community to dig up story ideas - Assigned weekly news stories for a team of 10 writers - Wrote select touchpoint pieces in the news section for The GlimmerGlass, including a front-page story - Coached new writers on key AP Style and journalistic practices - Edited all news articles for clarity, scope, following AP style guidelines - Debriefed writers each week on what went well and what we can improve on for the week to come, and engaged with the community to dig up story ideas

Associate Director

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

- Promoted cross-departmental collaboration among the marketing and public relations agencies on campus- Managed a staff of 30+ members alongside the Agency Director to ensure client communication and team understanding is clear- Created a more seamless and updated website with room to build upon in years to come

Associate Account Executive

• Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

Assisted the Account Executive for our client, the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce through managing a team of 3 Junior Account Executives, completing weekly tasks for the client such as planning The Lucky Connections Event scheduled for March 15, 2018.

Junior Account Executive

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

Worked exclusively with our client, the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce (KCCC) to create and distribute a county-wide feedback survey and complete extensive blog research in a timely and in-depth manner for the upcoming launch of KCCC's blog.

Vice President of Member Services

• Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

- Sent out weekly emails to the PRSSA Olivet Chapter with updates, reminders and new events - Implemented and managed the Peer Mentor program, matching underclassmen with upperclassmen - Preformed outreach to grow numbers within our chapter - In times of need, I performed conflict management and resolution - Planned and implemented the department-wide Christmas party for students and professors with approximately 100+ guests in attendance - Sent out weekly emails to the PRSSA Olivet Chapter with updates, reminders and new events - Implemented and managed the Peer Mentor program, matching underclassmen with upperclassmen - Preformed outreach to grow numbers within our chapter - In times of need, I performed conflict management and resolution - Planned and implemented the department-wide Christmas party for students and professors with approximately 100+ guests in attendance

Public Affairs Intern

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

On-site at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Created info-graphics and wrote articles for Advocate Health Care’s corporate publication HealthENews - Photographed different events taking place at the hospital - Assisted at different events taking place at the hospital such as the NICU opening and worked with Workplace Violence Prevention Committee On-site at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Created info-graphics and wrote articles for Advocate Health Care’s corporate publication HealthENews - Photographed different events taking place at the hospital - Assisted at different events taking place at the hospital such as the NICU opening and worked with Workplace Violence Prevention Committee

Student Leadership Conference Intern

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

Short-term Conference Internship - Gained security clearance for federal buildings for all conference attendees - Planned seating charts for two conference banquets in different limited spaces - Prepared orientation packed personalized with sponsor materials and key information to know for attendees - Worked with sponsors to set up booths and achieve an optimal flow of patrons during the career fair portion of the conference - Created a survey and analytical report for political ideology to gage the potential response rate of key guest speakers - Direct contact with VIP guest speakers, ushering them to the speaking time and place, managing timing gaps between speakers, and coordinating clearances for Congressmen, Senators and other key political leaders Show less

Office Assistant

• Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

Worked as the sole office assistant to the engineering faculty and staff for basic clerical and data entry work. - Coordinated between multiple offices and schools across campus to schedule prospective student visits utilizing Outlook email and calendar softwares. - Acted as a TA to various engineering professors, scanning graded tests and conducting miscellaneous tasks as needed. Worked as the sole office assistant to the engineering faculty and staff for basic clerical and data entry work. - Coordinated between multiple offices and schools across campus to schedule prospective student visits utilizing Outlook email and calendar softwares. - Acted as a TA to various engineering professors, scanning graded tests and conducting miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Campaign Intern

• Sep 2016 - Nov 2016

- Participated in direct contact with voters in the greater Kankakee area through calling and door-knocking for one of the most competitive State Representative races in the country - Initiated voter outreach through grassroots technology such as i360 Call and Advantage, which helped the campaign ultimately win the election in 2016 - Participated in direct contact with voters in the greater Kankakee area through calling and door-knocking for one of the most competitive State Representative races in the country - Initiated voter outreach through grassroots technology such as i360 Call and Advantage, which helped the campaign ultimately win the election in 2016

Co Chairman, Campaign Operations

• Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

- Trained 40+ interns in time management, productivity, grassroots technology utilization and campaign messaging in order to increase team results- Strategically conducted social media outreach on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to further initiate visibility and direct voter contact within the voting district- Attended local events and meetings in representation of Senator Kirk in an effort to boost volunteer recruitment and visibility of campaign values

Campaign Intern

• May 2016 - Jun 2016

- Initiated direct contact with Illinois voters utilizing grassroots technology such as i360 Call and Advantage, resulting in a personal average of 500+ calls for every 2 weeks and knocking on 200+ doors doors for one of the most competitive Senate races in 2016

Editor in Chief

• Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

- Recruited and onboarded 12+ staff members in less than one month. - Prioritized weekly article submission deadlines for writers by approving article topics, offering guidance in securing interviews and sources. - Copy edited team article submissions for grammar and spelling errors in addition to improving general flow and level of content, ensuring publishable material is finalized each week. - Recruited and onboarded 12+ staff members in less than one month. - Prioritized weekly article submission deadlines for writers by approving article topics, offering guidance in securing interviews and sources. - Copy edited team article submissions for grammar and spelling errors in addition to improving general flow and level of content, ensuring publishable material is finalized each week.