Experience

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  Pinellas County Schools

  • United States
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Manager of Multimedia and TV Operations

    • 2012 - Present

    In this role, I lead multimedia-marketing productions; from in-house videos, interactive website material, to engaging social media content to effectively express district objectives, brand, and messages. I spearheaded an efficiency project transforming a poor performing department into a responsive driver of quality productions and collateral.Frequently I partner with senior administration to strategize on building brand awareness with the local community.

  • Director of Strategic Communications

    • Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

    As the Director of Strategic Communications, I craft and implement impactful communication strategies to align with organizational objectives. With a proven track record in stakeholder engagement, crisis communication leadership, and successful multimedia campaigns, I have consistently contributed to fostering transparency, collaboration, and positive public perception for the district.

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  Tampa Bay Buccaneers, USF Bulls & Tampa Bay...

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Freelance Multimedia Specialist

    • 2007 - Present
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    Instrumental in assisting in a range of control room capacities, from working play-by-play camera for Super Bowl XLIII to editing highlight packages shown during games.I film USF Bulls and Tampa Bay Buccaneers games from sidelines utilizing handheld camera.Skilled in developing audio for USF Bull...

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  Pinellas County Schools

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Interim Director of Communications

    • 2014 - 2015
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    I was head-hunted to lead media and communication activities for the largest employer in county and 26th largest school district in the nation. This role involved managing day-to-day operations and supervision of a cross-functional team of 13+ reports.I developed and launched a new district webs...

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  Pinellas County Schools

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Senior Producer

    • Jun 2009 - 2012
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    I held a senior leadership role with oversight across content production for the in-house television Channel 14. Oversaw 15 employees and assisted Station Manager in running day-to-day operations.I conceptualized brand standards for on-air shows and implemented outstanding social media strategy, ...

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  Pinellas County Schools

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • ITV Broadcast Maintenance Specialist

    • 2007 - 2009
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    I was responsible for all implementation and troubleshooting aspects of technical teaching devices including Smart Board Referendum, Video Furnace and Learn 360 operable. Provided hands-on training and assistance in Video Furnace, Learn 360 and the Smart Board Referendum Project.I partnered with ...

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  Brighthouse Sports Networks

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Sports Producer

    • 2004 - 2007
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    Championed production of live sporting events for a television station, covering high school and professional games, and contributing narrated segments to Catch 47, Bucs Extra Point Show, and Bay News 9.Led negotiations with Minor League Baseball Assoc. to secure broadcast rights for the station....