Director of People and Internal Communications

• May 2023 - Present

- Strategically lead the Human Resources function for the Americas, engaging in all major areas of HR from total rewards to team performance- Drive our DEI initiatives; supporting in the development of policies, evolving recruiting practices, and fostering a culture of belonging through culture, training and inclusion initiatives- Advise on change management and support internal communications across all levels of the organization

Communications Director, North America

• Aug 2020 - Sep 2023

Develop and lead two key, new functions within this global social media marketing agency: business development & mar-comms. Translate executive team's growth ambitions into actionable strategies that supported double digit revenue growth YoY. Lead agency response to RFPs from top global brands such as Amazon, DoorDash and Keurig. Build decks, write case studies, lead creds presentations and report to Board on performance. Create all mar-comms assets for the agency including landing pages, infographics, white papers, & social content. Project manage pitches, creative asset development and some client brand campaigns, sticking to tight timelines and budgets. Show less

Head Of Communications

• Nov 2016 - Aug 2020

Manage $1.4M budget and lead a team of six charged with executing all mar-comms for a rapidly growing start-up. Drive business strategy for PR, organic social, community management, influencer marketing, events, internal communications, and cause marketing. Act as a strategic advisor to executive team regarding employee comms, public affairs, crisis comms and investor relationships.

Sr. Marketing Specialist

• Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

Devise brand-consistent marketing campaigns that educate new customers and engage existing customers on the company and its products. Work in a creative start-up environment to launch new products to a national market. Create succinct, informative copy for the blog, social media, packaging, web pages, direct mail, and more that reflects the company's unique brand and voice.

Account Executive

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

Meet with clients weekly to discuss marketing strategy and review our execution of various campaigns. Create authoritative and shareable content daily for blogs and social media. Write for a variety of companies and brands. Project manage campaigns and creative on time and on budget.

Copywriter

• Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

Provide targeted content for successful print and digital marketing campaigns. Work with a variety of businesses and subject matters. Create social media content designed for sharing and audience building. Reach frequent deadlines.

Managing Editor

• Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

Manage all editorial, photo and production processes associated with the magazine. Hire and manage writers, create and assign content, copy edit and do anything else that needs to get done to get the magazine to print. Manage all editorial, photo and production processes associated with the magazine. Hire and manage writers, create and assign content, copy edit and do anything else that needs to get done to get the magazine to print.

Web Marketing Assistant

• Jun 2013 - Sep 2014

Freelance Writer

• May 2012 - Jul 2013

A&E Editor

• Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

Freelance Blogger

• Jun 2011 - Sep 2012