communications specialist
university of pittsburgh medical center
july 2023 - present
Promoting positive media relations strategies for one of the largest hospital networks in the United States.
Writing, editing, and producing content including press releases, blog posts, and video for the newsroom’s social media.
Monitoring media presence and developing press coverage reports for executive-level management.
Providing strategic communications planning for healthcare program directors, physicians, and medical researchers.
communications manager
hospice of the western reserve
november 2021 - june 2023
Managed internal communications, press relations, and social media for a hospice and palliative care agency covering 14 counties.
Collaborated with graphic design manager to create digital content, advertisements, and educational materials highlighting the work of the agency.
Wrote profiles and taking photographs of events, special initiatives, and volunteers.
Point of contact for press inquiries and served as key support for leadership staff in media appearances.
public relations coordinator
hocking athens perry community action
august 2017 - november 2021
Led communications and media operations for a non-profit operating nearly two dozen programs, including the Southeast Ohio Foodbank.
Built relationships with elected officials at the local, state, and national levels to advocate for low-income residents of Appalachian Ohio.
Oversaw the content and creative development of hapcap.org.
Curated social media content, developed annual reports, and designed printed collateral.
Served as agency spokeswoman and delivered presentations about poverty and our programs.
community liaison
trumbull county children services
november 2016 - august 2017
Developed educational outreach initiatives involving local media and relationship-building to reach Trumbull County families.
Collaborated with community leaders and local agencies, including mental health providers, religious institutions, and the fine arts community.
Served as spokeswoman for foster care program.
graduate assistant
woub public media
august 2015 - july 2016
Scripted and edited a series of vignettes on local servicemen and women to air as interstitials for Veteran’s Day.
Researched, produced, and edited “Saving Steel,” an educational Web series on Youngstown’s Black Monday.
producer/director
penn state public media
march 2013 - july 2015
Produced media projects including promotional videos, educational materials, and the Web streaming of various University events.
Coordinated resources and personnel ranging from campus-wide to national shoots.
Developed treatments, produced, and directed videos on a variety of topics from science to human interest.
Experience in speaking on camera, scripted and unscripted.
education
B.A., Broadcast Journalism (TV). GPA 3.7. Magna Cum Laude. December, 2012. Point Park University.
M.A., Public Media. GPA 4.0. July, 2016. Ohio University.
skills and competencies
Adobe Creative Suite
Content Development
Strategic Communications
Editorial and Broadcast Writing
Public Speaking
Video Production
Photography
Media and Government Relations
AP Style
volunteer experience
Pittsburgh Prison Book Project, Volunteer (2023 - )
Member, Development Committee (2024 - )
Athens Books to Prisoners, Volunteer (2017-2021)
Athens City Commission on Disabilities, Appointed Commission Member & Communications Committee Chair (2019-2021)
Indivisible Appalachian Ohio, Volunteer & Board Member (2020-2021)