Experience

PSE Healthy Energy

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Associate

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Communications Coordinator

  • Mar 2019 - Feb 2022

  Further Museum’s mission and brand awareness by extracting and revitalizing stories from Museum’s history, exhibits, staff and programs. Draft press releases, media alerts and pitches for Museum’s events, exhibits, and special announcements. Assist with media requests, as well as schedule and prepare spokespeople for interviews. Collaborate in conceptualizing, planning, writing, monitoring trends and copy-editing social media content. Develop, adjust and execute Museum’s internal communications strategy by utilizing employee communication channels (Slack, email, Intranet). Manage and create internal weekly and daily content for Museum news and updates and operating announcements. Serve as the Museum’s liaison for onsite film and television production requests including fee negotiation and location scouting. Show less



City of Indianapolis

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Information Officer - Public Works Department

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

  Supervise and innovate communication strategies for the DPW operations and engineering divisions. Responsible for responding to media requests for on camera interviews and writing official statements and press releases.Draft press releases, media advisories, and talking points for the DPW Director, Chief Communications Officer, and all other administrative staff for press conferences.Organize and/or attend public and neighborhood meetings as a spokesperson for sensitive and opposed DPW projects or policies.Act as a liaison between DPW staff and Mayoral staff to coordinate messaging in response to public and media inquiries seen as a communications crisis.On call media spokesperson for 2017 – ’18 snow season, the Mayor’s Emergency Declaration for pothole repair in Marion County, and the emergency Central Avenue bridge closure. Show less

• Assistant Public Information Officer - Public Works Department

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

  Lead all public relations efforts for DPW engineering division and assist Chief Communications Officer as needed. Draft outreach materials through Adobe Creative Suite as well review outgoing messaging in conjunction with construction contractors and DPW project managers. Work with DPW Engineering staff to translate engineering industry terms, jargon, local ordinances, and state policies into understandable and transparent messaging for targeted residents.Ensure DPW staff, City Officials, and neighborhood representatives are available for DPW Engineering and Transportation division public meetings and press conferences.Work with DPW GIS staff to generate mailing lists for public meetings and open houses. Resolve and/or respond to resident concerns and service requests regarding DPW Transportation and Engineering division received by email, phone call, social media, or project site visit. Show less



City of Indianapolis

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Intern - Public Works Department

  • Dec 2014 - Aug 2015

  Assist all DPW Communications staff with any duties assigned. Work with Community Outreach Coordinator to respond and or/ resolve service requests made through the public email portal, social media, and attend meetings in place of unavailable Communications staff. Attend neighborhood meetings to respond to questions and concerns regarding the transition from hand collection to trash cart pickup for the near north side waste district of Marion County. Support DPW administrative staff by proofreading or sending emails, researching DPW archives, writing articles for newsletter, and drafting press releases. Monitor and update DPW website and social media accounts, while also creating new website content. Designated as the media contact for the 2015 ToxDrop event that saw over 500 residents dispose of household hazardous waste for safe disposal. Show less



University of Southern Indiana

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Publishing Intern

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014



City Stories

• Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Counselor

  • 2010 - 2010



Y-Press

• Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Member/Managing Editor

  • 2007 - 2009