Director, Communications and Public Relations

• Jan 2022 - Present

Provide leadership and strategic direction of the Communications and Public Relations team at the newly formed International Fresh Produce Association. IFPA has been created on the legacy of the two leading produce and floral associations, Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association. The Communications and Public Relations team includes media relations, social media strategy and execution, executive communications, internal communications, and more. We provide guidance and support in communicating the association's vision to all audiences.

Director Of Communications

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2021

Responsible for leading internal and external corporate communications strategies that enable achievement of Produce Marketing Association’s and Center for Growing Talent’s strategic objectives and enhance and protect its global brands. Serve as key contributor to establishing leadership in the produce and floral industries and as a key member of PMA’s crisis management team.

Director, Communications and Public Relations

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2018

Designed, developed, and provided strategic direction of education programming for PMA events including Fresh Connections China, Retail, Technology, and Tech Knowledge. Collaborated with internal and external subject matter experts (SME) to create educational content to contribute to member value. Managed on-site event responsibilities, including managing professional and industry speakers, on-site technology, and supporting attendees. Wrote, reviewed, and edited marketing and public relations materials for pre-event, during, and post event content including topic descriptions, scripts, and more.Events:Fresh Summit, New Orleans, LA - '17Fresh Connections Technology, St. Petersburg, FL - '18Fresh Connections Retail, Philadelphia, PA - '18Fresh Connections China, Shenzhen, China - '18Tech Knowledge, Monterey, CA - '18

Consultant, Campus Success

• Nov 2014 - Jul 2017

Guiding campuses from implementation through utilization of a series of technology platforms focused on improving all aspects of university functions and goals. In my role at Campus Labs, I am responsible for ensuring successful campus adoption of technology platforms, training around higher education best practices and technology use, and managing a portfolio of campuses mainly in the SACSCOC accrediting region. Guiding campuses from implementation through utilization of a series of technology platforms focused on improving all aspects of university functions and goals. In my role at Campus Labs, I am responsible for ensuring successful campus adoption of technology platforms, training around higher education best practices and technology use, and managing a portfolio of campuses mainly in the SACSCOC accrediting region.

Student Engagement Coordinator

• Jul 2011 - Nov 2014

Working to develop initiatives to the University and Newark communities and creating opportunities for students to contribute their talents and skills to various communities. Also responsible for providing leadership to staff and student leaders and for partnering with students to develop vibrant inclusive communities which encourage student engagement, a free exchange of ideas, and the cultivation of skills and knowledge so that students may become citizens and leaders in our increasingly global society. Job requirements include: Co-supervising 9 Student Engagement Advisors Providing leadership for several department initiatives Provide training and development to staff and student staff around Student Engagement Representing the department on a variety of campus-wide programs

G.A. Center for Student Involvement

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

As Graduate Assistant in the Center for Student Involvement, I supported all efforts of the office's functional areas including the following:- Orientation planning and implementation including Orientation Leader recruitment, selection, and training.- Commuter Student Services including communication efforts, and recruitment, selection, and training of Commuter Assistants. - Student Organization training and support- Student worker management

Adjunct Faculty

• Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

Professor for English 109 - Introduction to Creative Writing

Hall Director

• Jul 2007 - Jul 2009