Experience

Olympia Development of Michigan

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Government & Community Affairs

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  • Plans and implements government relations strategies, policies, and procedures in support of business strategies and objectives. • Develops and nurtures key contacts and relationships with government representatives (City, County, and State) • Oversees municipal-level lobbying, community relations, and government business development support. • Builds strong relationships with stakeholders at the community and municipal level to enhance business opportunities. • Delivers thought leadership to influential local industry organizations. • Manages and leads a unified local advocacy program, which includes comprehensive community relations initiatives. • Attends and represents Olympia Development with local organizations and in the community. • Manages communications with external organizations to further our brand and promote accomplishments. • Works across departments and companies to promote participation in community initiatives. • Advises at all levels on government relations projects and activities Show less



University Prep Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director of Communications & Development

  • 2017 - Oct 2019

  Marketing/Communications: Supports comprehensive marketing plan that include events, media relations, press releases social networking, annual report, website, social media, newsletters and branding; In charge of social media content development and oversees website management; Contributes and edits articles, presentations, and other written items for marketing materials, press releases, promotional flyers, printed documents and online postings; Establish and maintain district-wide communications; Support schools with target campaigns to improve student outcomes (attendance/testing prep/culture); and, Increase student matriculation from K-8 to HS through information campaign, recruitment events, and campus visits. Show less



Education Achievement Authority (EAA) of Michigan

• Executive Director of Communications

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Develop innovative marketing campaigns and strategies that support schools, and drive academic performance, attendance and enrollment • Develop high performing team members • Manage internal and external communications • Design all internal and external marketing material for the district • Manage all social media channels/AdWords • Manage communications/recruitment/advertising budgets • Develop innovative marketing campaigns and strategies that support schools, and drive academic performance, attendance and enrollment • Develop high performing team members • Manage internal and external communications • Design all internal and external marketing material for the district • Manage all social media channels/AdWords • Manage communications/recruitment/advertising budgets



Real Times Media

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Editor, Michigan Chronicle

  • May 2012 - Apr 2015

  • Coordinate and oversee editorial content for the community, business and entertainment sections of the Michigan Chronicle • Coordinate and oversee editorial content and design custom publications (ACHIEVE!, Men of Excellence, Women of Excellence, FrontPage Detroit) • Manage production team and workflow to ensure weekly deadlines are met • Write and edit copy for print and web • Adhere to proper grammar, punctuation, spelling and AP style book rules • Cultivate and strengthen relationships with PR firms, freelancers, community leaders and sales team Show less



UPTOWN Magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Editor

  • May 2011 - May 2013

  • Coordinate and oversee all local print and web editorial content for the national publication • Coordinate with the national office ensure all deadlines are met • Write and edit copy • Adhere to proper grammar, punctuation, spelling and AP style book rules • Represent magazine in community and media • Process images (color correction, resizing) • Coordinate and oversee all local print and web editorial content for the national publication • Coordinate with the national office ensure all deadlines are met • Write and edit copy • Adhere to proper grammar, punctuation, spelling and AP style book rules • Represent magazine in community and media • Process images (color correction, resizing)


Detroit Branch NAACP
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Program Coordinator

  • May 2011 - Jul 2012


Ambassador Magazine

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Editor

  • Nov 2007 - May 2011

  • Coordinate and oversee all print and online editorial content (local and national) • Compose weekly health and beauty blogs for ambassadormag.com • Adhere to proper grammar, punctuation, spelling and AP style book rules • Select all images that appear in magazine • Liaise with printer and occasionally attend press check • Coordinate and style fashion editorial shoots and accessory spreads • Book models, photographers, hair stylists and makeup artists • Pull samples for shoots from local retailers and international fashion brands • Approve editorial, photography and design budgets • Negotiate rates for freelance photographers and writers • Coordinate with account managers to improve relationships with advertisers and maximize ROI • Cultivate and strengthen relationships with community leaders • Represent magazine in community and media • Copy edit custom publication projects Show less