Experience

Global-5 Communications

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President/Director

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  Currently serving as project manager for Global-5's I-4 Ultimate public information services contract. Responsible for the development of strategic messages, collateral material, direct mail pieces, news releases, newsletters and website content. Manages a variety of innovative initiatives and outreach efforts, including social media, a community awareness plan and advertising, to increase public awareness and understanding of the I-4 construction project. Also plan and oversee media events for specific milestones of the I-4 project. Show less



Lake County Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Officer

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2014

  Lead media/public relations for the 18th largest school district in Florida (42,000 students, 5,000 employees, 8 high schools, 10 middle schools, 22 elementary Schools, 10 charter, alternative or speciality schools) Spokesperson for school district coordinating media relations as a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet. Develop and write content for news releases, social media, websites, brochures, newsletters, digital media, speeches and talking points. Oversee public record requests, 45+ websites for schools and district, and marketing/recruitment for volunteer & community engagement. Coordination of special communication projects, including plans, strategies and marketing campaigns for multiple grant awards from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Supervise two staff members: Web Content Specialist & Community Resource Liaison. Show less



Lake County Board of County Commissioners

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Information Officer

  • Jul 2004 - Oct 2010

  Assist in coordinating and implementing an effective communication and marketing plan for all county government departments, including tourism, public safety, growth management, public works, and parks & trails. Spokesperson for county government, including lead public information officer for Emergency Management activations for hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and floods. Prepare content for printed and electronic communication pieces, assist in coordinating large conferences, public meetings, and tourism & quality of life events. Show less


The Sanford Herald
• Managing Editor

  • May 2003 - Jul 2004

Farragut Press
• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Editor

  • Jun 2002 - May 2003
• Staff Writer

  • May 2001 - May 2002