Experience

University of Maryland School of Dentistry
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Media and Public Relations

  • Nov 2022 - Present


Pennsylvania Insurance Department

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Communications

  • Oct 2019 - Present

• Digital Director

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2019



Stats & Stilettos

• Author

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2018

  Stats & Stilettos is an entity geared towards women and bridging the gap between men and women in the sports arena. Responsibilities to the company include, but are not limited to developing and managing social media platforms, creating engaging content, developing relationships with organizations and sports entities, managing business operations, and researching creative and written opportunities for the brand. Stats & Stilettos: The Sophisticated Woman's Guide to Sports and Relationships is now available on Amazon and can be requested in your local bookstore. Show less



Pennsylvania Department of State

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director for the Office of Digital Communications

  • Feb 2016 - Sep 2017

  In this role as the Director for the Office of Digital Communications, Jones oversees the digital communications which includes developing and executing strategies for the agency’s digital properties. Jones, along with the Director for the Office of Communications and Press and the Press Secretary serve as the department's liaison to the Governor's Office of Communications. As liaison, she is responsible for coordinating and disseminating digital communications strategies that require integration between the Governor's Office of Communications and Press and the Department. Show less



Sacunas

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Account Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

  Oversaw the day-to-day communications efforts for several key accounts and provides strategic counsel for clients in the areas of branding, research, public relations, marketing and social media. Developes strategic communications plans, new media strategies, and marketing campaigns. Oversaw the day-to-day communications efforts for several key accounts and provides strategic counsel for clients in the areas of branding, research, public relations, marketing and social media. Developes strategic communications plans, new media strategies, and marketing campaigns.



WVON-AM

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stats & Stilettos, Co-Host

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2012

  Developed concept for a sports-talk radio show that addressed daily topics and statistics, as well as a space for non-sports enthusiasts to learn more about the sporting industry. The show was given a one-month trial initially. The show was adapted into the stations regular line-up after the trial period. The show remained on the air in it's original name for 14 months; due to copyrights and relocating the name of the show changed, but the time slot and topic remains. Developed concept for a sports-talk radio show that addressed daily topics and statistics, as well as a space for non-sports enthusiasts to learn more about the sporting industry. The show was given a one-month trial initially. The show was adapted into the stations regular line-up after the trial period. The show remained on the air in it's original name for 14 months; due to copyrights and relocating the name of the show changed, but the time slot and topic remains.



Foodmix Marketing Communications

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations and Social Media Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

  Developed the PR and Social Media strategy for the firm and various clients. Served as a strategic member of the leadership team; developing corporate campaigns, managing employee communications, and media relationships. Managed clients’ PR efforts and crisis communications strategies; development and implementation of strategic media relations campaigns encompassing both traditional and social media; and research surrounding critical media campaigns and negative press. Developed messaging and strategies for new business meetings, investor relations, and business to business initiatives. This position ended abruptly due to an unexpected relocation to Pennsylvania. Show less



The Polk Street Group

• Senior Communications Manager

  • Feb 2009 - Jun 2012

  Developed and spearheaded a communications team focused on nationwide media tours; resulted in national print and broadcast placements and interviews. Oversaw strategic new media, marketing, and PR campaigns for well-known brands and non-profit organizations. Managed reporters at daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, trade publications, radio and television stations; websites and blogs; and wire companies. Organized and managed events and advertising campaigns. • Efficiently allocated $100K budget for advertising campaigns through traditional and new media communication programs, resulting in 40% increase in awareness and applicants • Developed and managed the communications strategy for Chicago Olympics 2016; closely managed the negative press, town hall meetings and protesters Show less



Les Brown Enterprises

• Marketing and Communications Director

  • Sep 2000 - Sep 2008

  Directed marketing and communications campaigns with an internal team, and managed outside PR firms is various markets. Developed company mission, internal newsletter, and client and customer outreach documents. • Developed new website; 60% increase in online sales • Developed and maintained client and customer database • Wrote company literature, media talking points, and speeches delivered to training seminars, workshops, and international speaking engagements • Developed and co-founded the Les Brown Youth Enrichment Seminar series; evolved into a mentor program • Secured new speaking engagements • Co-Produced weekly radio show on top Chicago ClearChannel station Show less



Cision

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Editor

  • Oct 2004 - Mar 2006

  Conducted interviews and drafted profiles for media executives in the top ten radio and television markets; edited annual hard copy directory pages prior to final print; daily edits for online directory. Conducted interviews and drafted profiles for media executives in the top ten radio and television markets; edited annual hard copy directory pages prior to final print; daily edits for online directory.



Walls Communications, Inc.

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Communications Intern

  • 2001 - 2002

  Walls Communications allowed me to write press releases, edit and distribute audio releases, and assist with the coordination of client events. Walls Communications allowed me to write press releases, edit and distribute audio releases, and assist with the coordination of client events.