Work Experience

Public Information Officer

Ohio Department of Natural Resources April 2019-present

Develops and executes comprehensive internal communication strategies in coordination with senior leadership to promote employee engagement and enhance organizational culture for 2,000+ staff statewide.
Creates a variety of internal and external communication materials, including newsletters, videos, photos, graphics, media releases and statements, feature stories, interviews, all-staff memos, and internal SharePoint web-content.
Organizes ODNR internal events and forums, such as town halls, leadership panel discussions, guest speakers, presentations, employee trainings, award ceremonies, and special events.
Evaluates the effectiveness of internal communication channels and uses insights to inform future communication strategies.
Writes scripts and films and edits video messages from senior leadership to all staff.
Researches, drafts, and revises briefings, speeches, presentations, and talking points for senior ODNR leaders.
Edits and manages the production of ODNR’s annual report.

J&M Global Solutions November 2017 - April 2019

Deployed to Texas and the U.S. Virgin Islands to support data collection and analysis, writing, and coordination in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Economic Recovery Support Function (RSF) activities associated with hurricane recovery.
Coordinated the Economic RSF’s and more than a dozen state and federal partner agencies’ participation in regional economic recovery workshops across Texas.
Advised applicants for government assistance on grant details and objectives and how to create competitive proposals.
Developed presentations on business recovery for the Economic Development Administration.

Indiana Department of Homeland Security June 2015 - June 2017

Assisted the Director of Public Affairs and the Senior Public Information Officer with responding to media requests by researching answers to media questions with internal subject matter experts, crafting replies to media inquiries, arranging interviews, and compiling requested public records.
Created and edited press releases, fact sheets, feature stories, media advisories, social media content, and public awareness campaigns.
Wrote and edited articles and designed layouts for the Hoosier Responder, a digital publication for Indiana’s public safety professionals.
Developed criteria and logistical plans for the distribution of emergency preparedness supplies to local agencies statewide through the federal government’s Community Emergency Response Team program.

State of Indiana July 2014 - June 2015