Resumé/CV

Strategic Communications & Public Relations


Creative and dedicated communications professional with 15+ years of crafting stories, communicating with a range of diverse audiences, and helping clients achieve their goals. 


Award-winning storyteller focused on delivering the highest quality communications for clients through effective messaging, audience insights, and powerful creative. Strong relationship builder and people person able to connect with teams and stakeholders to align goals and execute on deadline. Effective negotiator balancing client goals and perspectives with developing strong messaging and creative that speaks to the target audience.


Professional Experience



ACCOUNT MANAGER/CHIEF STORYTELLER, September 2017 to 2019

FUNK/LEVIS & ASSOCIATES, Eugene, Oregon


  • Cultivate and develop accounts and client relationships through regular and consistent communications, keeping the client informed on process and working toward their goals.
  • Provide direction and feedback for creative team to create effective messaging.
  • Develop and implement strategic, integrated marketing plans to reach target audiences.
  •  Produced video and social media content from storyboard to final deliverables

ANCHOR/PRODUCER, January 2012 to September 2017

KEZI – HEARTLAND MEDIA, Eugene, Oregon



  • Anchored the number one rated KEZI 9 News This Morning.
  • Produced digital content for social media and station website. 
  • Managed content and stories across a variety of mediums including print and digital. 
  • Coached and directed staff and reporters to ensure content was consistent with station branding.
  • Assigned stories and filled in as assignment director on an as-needed basis.


ANCHOR/PRODUCER, July 2008 to December 2011

KOLR10/KFJX, Springfield, Missouri


  • Produced and anchored weekend shows.
  • Supervised the assignment desk and digital platforms to ensure weekend show content was distributed effectively and remained consistent with communications strategy. 
  • Produced digital content for social media and station website.
  • Reported three days a week, writing, editing, and producing original news packages and live shots.


Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California


Previous experience as a Reporter/Fill-In Anchor/MMJ for KOAM/KFJX (2005-2008).
Previous experience as Assignment Desk Manager for KOLD (2003-2005).

Areas of Expertise

  • Account Management & Growth
  • Creative Direction
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Video Concepting & Production

  • Media Relations
  • Public Speaking
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Photography

Educational Background

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California



Philanthropy

Boys and Girls Club of Emerald Valley

Board Member


March of Dimes, High Heels for High Hopes

Emcee


University of Oregon Career High School Career Day

Emcee


Investing in Great Futures Breakfast

Emcee