Experience

The Learning Accelerator

• United States
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Feb 2023 - Present

• Associate Director, External Relations

  • Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

  - Crafts and executes organization communications, encompassing the planning, production, and packaging of both written (e.g., internal and external articles, white papers) and multimedia pieces (e.g., videos, podcasts). - Champions team strategy around harnessing appropriate data and analytics to inform future areas of growth and to identify particular areas of strength, in terms of reach and dissemination success.- Manages the online and social media presence of the organization, serves as lead on content upload, and consistently develops stronger social media strategy across a number of platforms, year after year.- Deepens organizational thought leadership and presence within the K-12 field, identifying target speaking and learning opportunities, and participating on behalf of the organization in communities of practice and within timely discussions with other education organizations in the virtual space. - Conducts regular analysis of program and platform success, and advises on appropriate strategy adjustments.- Manages communications-related external vendor partnerships, and plans and advises on communications and marketing-related budgeting.- Member of leadership team focused on organizational diversity, equity, and inclusivity work.- Advocates for and advises team around best practices in accessibility. Show less

• Associate, External Relations

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

• Communications & Engagement Coordinator

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2019



Capital Region BOCES

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Public Relations Specialist

  • 2015 - 2017

  - Managed all aspects of public relations and communications for multiple public school districts. - Strategized and executed long-term communication plans. - Served on a team of web planning specialists tasked with researching best practices in web design and accessibility, interviewing community stakeholders, and developing a blueprint for new school websites. - Crafted speeches, letters, and presentations for school district leaders and staff. - Drafted press releases and coordinate media coverage of district events and news. - Created print and online publications and materials, including reports, newsletters, handouts, and graphics. - Maintained the online presence (website and social media platforms) of each district served. - Designed comprehensive research reports based on statistics and survey data. Show less



Pitzer College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

  • 2013 - 2015

  - Coordinated and executed regional and campus-based alumni events including the largest and most successful Alumni Reunion Weekend in university history. - Focused on effective constituent relations through online, telephone, and in-person communications with university constituents including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the college. - Bolstered the online presence of the department and disseminated regular communications by operating the department’s website, marketing strategies, and social media accounts. - Established constituent programming and strategic initiatives with key university partners. - Managed volunteer program outreach ranging from recruiting volunteers to facilitating training sessions. - Contributed to key fundraising in the completion of a successful $50 million university campaign. Show less



University of La Verne

• La Verne, CA

• Counseling Trainee (12-13 Academic Year)

  • 2012 - 2013

  - Provided direct weekly psychological counseling services to college students, couples, and families. - Conducted psychological and cognitive assessments, analyzed results, and presented findings through comprehensive reports. - Designed a standardized protocol for addressing mental health crises for counseling center staff members. - Provided direct weekly psychological counseling services to college students, couples, and families. - Conducted psychological and cognitive assessments, analyzed results, and presented findings through comprehensive reports. - Designed a standardized protocol for addressing mental health crises for counseling center staff members.



University of La Verne Office of Graduate Admission

• La Verne, CA

• Summer Student Staff

  • 2012 - 2012

  - Assisted domestic and international students navigate the graduate application process. - Maintained confidential applicant records utilizing the BANNER database. - Established a collaborative partnership between the Office of Admission, faculty, and administrators. - Assisted domestic and international students navigate the graduate application process. - Maintained confidential applicant records utilizing the BANNER database. - Established a collaborative partnership between the Office of Admission, faculty, and administrators.



Vet Centers

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • 2009 - 2010

  - Shadowed staff members at a psychological counseling practice for military veterans. - Implemented communication strategies and counseling techniques. - Coordinated community outreach events linking clients and families with resources available in their neighborhoods. - Worked on a special study focused on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat stress. - Shadowed staff members at a psychological counseling practice for military veterans. - Implemented communication strategies and counseling techniques. - Coordinated community outreach events linking clients and families with resources available in their neighborhoods. - Worked on a special study focused on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat stress.



St. Lawrence University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • 2009 - 2010

  - Supported Japanese language instructor in weekly classes to reinforce language skills and key concepts.- Served as a co-instructor for weekly language practice classes to facilitate open communication with students.

• Peer Tutor

  • 2009 - 2010

  - Tutored college students in subjects ranging from psychology to Japanese.- Assisted student learning, identified areas of need, and developed creative tutoring strategies to improve the performance gap.

• Office of Communications Student Staff

  • 2008 - 2010

  - Assisted in producing publications and records for St. Lawrence University to increase institutional awareness and visibility.- Drafted and contributed to press releases to publicize campus events and latest news.- Assisted in university-wide events in the planning and implementation stages, cultivating value-added relationships with campus visitors.

• Calling All Saints Student Caller

  • 2006 - 2008

  - Initiated contact and secured vital donations from alumni, parents of alumni, and parents of current St. Lawrence University students to advance and fulfill the university's mission.- Educated alumni, families, and potential donors on the benefits of giving.- Acquired in-depth knowledge on effective philanthropic education and solicitation.



The Research Foundation for SUNY

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Intern for the Offices of Sponsored Programs and Human Resources

  • 2008 - 2010

  - Created informative organizational documents for Research Foundation employees. - Edited and formatted financial records for the official foundation website - Maintained a file database housing confidential employee information using Oracle Technology. - Created informative organizational documents for Research Foundation employees. - Edited and formatted financial records for the official foundation website - Maintained a file database housing confidential employee information using Oracle Technology.