Public Relations ManagerBreezeline |  2021-Present

  • Ensured high visibility of company brand in company markets

  • Identified stakeholders and determined appropriate messaging strategies

  • Planned community events to help elevate the company brand

  • Organized community involvement initiatives to demonstrate company's commitment to the areas it serves and further corporate social responsibility pillars

  • Identified community partners in company markets to amplify company priorities

  • Coordinated corporate communications and PR initiatives with other marketing activities to ensure initiatives are mutually reinforcing

  • Humanized the brand by demonstrating ways colleagues deliver a superior customer experience

  • Managed agency relationship and departmental budget

  • Planned and executed internal communications initiatives, including webcasts, internal newsletters, and the company intranet

  • Kept log of media requests and tracked community involvement activities, including estimated annual contributions of sponsorship and in-kind support

  • Identify media contacts and other influencers and maintain contact list

News Producer  | Cox Media Group  |  2017-2021

WFXT Boston 25 News

  • Created compelling content reaching daily audience of 2.3 million 

  • Developed the editorial and visual content of daily, live newscasts including video scripts, talking points, speeches, internal email communications

  • Used market research to identify growth opportunities 

  • Synthesized complex material into simple language

  • Oversaw a team of writers, editors, and digital content creators

  • Juggled multiple projects simultaneously meeting strict deadlines in rapidly changing situations

WHBQ Fox 13 News Memphis

  • Identified target audiences in the DMA

  • Created strategies to drive visibility 

  • Achieved a YOY ratings growth of 92%

News Producer Nexstar Media Group   2014 – 2017

  • Conducted interviews

  • Created digital content including articles, video, and webcasts for online platforms

  • Managed social media accounts 

  • Grew digital engagement by 50% in one year

  • Approved stories for publication, ensuring they were accurate and on brand

Education

  • Rhodes College

    B.A. in English

    Memphis, TN

  • Arkansas State University

    M.S. in Strategic Communications

    Jonesboro, AR

  • Boston University

    MBA

    Boston, MA