Experience

WestRidge, Inc.

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• External Relations Specialist

  • Nov 2022 - Present



BGRM

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Supervisor

  • Jan 2021 - Oct 2022



HDR | ICA

• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Communications Coordinator

  • Feb 2017 - Dec 2020

  || Plan and implement award-winning community outreach and communicationsstrategies to promote a positive public image for projects.|| Write key messages, project collateral, talking points and other creative piecesto promote unique project brands and develop relationships with audiences.|| Plan and coordinate large scale events from start to finish while maintainingbudgets and project schedules.|| Infuse creativity into each project to achieve client goals and push for innovation.|| Draft and oversee responses to request for information, project comments andmedia inquiries.|| Develop and analyze reports to track metrics of success across multipleprojects.



Maga Design, Inc.

• Operations Coordinator

  • Aug 2015 - Feb 2017

  Managed corporate operations and provide exemplary project management and executive support skills to a highly successful team of strategists and designers.|| Spearheaded local marketing campaigns resulting in strong relationships, sponsorship opportunities, and positive coverage in local media.|| Coordinated corporate communications for internal and external audiences using a diverse array of communications technologies and strategies.|| Developed creative business development strategies to secure new business, explore local partnerships, and retain current customers.|| Delivered project documentation to government and commercial clients to ensure regulatory compliance and sound corporate operations.



Clarendon Memorial Health System

• Ancillary Software Analyst

  • Dec 2014 - Aug 2015

  Technical project manager for one of the county’s largest not-for-profit health systems tasked with ensuring implemented software maximizes efficiency, meets hospital’s needs, and ensures compliance.|| Create project plans and lead meetings with hospital leadership to review status and proposed changes to hospital policies and procedures || Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish project schedules and ensure deliverables arrive by deadline|| Research accreditation requirements and make recommendations to ensure compliance across programs|| Deliver reports to stakeholders for planning $2M hospital operating budget and support team in selecting metrics key for action and insight || Supporting administration of $1M grant from Duke Endowment Foundation



Independent

• Uganda
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2015

  Executed community outreach campaigns for clients ranging from politicians to advocacy groups using social media, SEO, event coordination, and advertisements. Ensured each effort exceeded client expectations and stayed within budget. || Identified client needs and opportunities through research, in-person surveys, data collection and statistical analysis – mined and referenced public databases || Implemented and tracked advertising campaigns –negotiated prime pricing, ideal placement, PPC options, and best return on investment for clients|| Designed web sites and created digital communications including monthly newsletters, promotional calendars, and educational materials|| Managed social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and blogs – achieved 60% increase in following for one client in 2 weeks.|| Developed creative volunteer recruiting and training strategies to ensure the success of clients' initiatives