Communications Professional with over 8 years of experience in strategic storytelling. Skilled in writing, digital marketing, public relations, video production, multimedia journalism and brand engagement.
EXPERIENCE
YMCA of Central Ohio
Director of Digital Marketing & Public Relations
● Lead strategic communications across a 13-branch association and housing services in a five-county region, advancing organizational visibility, trust and community engagement through multi-channel campaigns.
● Develop and execute social-first and digital content strategies, producing multimedia stories that positions the YMCA as a trusted community asset for health, youth development and community well-being.
● Designed a new internal communications process, boosting digital engagement among 1,500 staff.
● Partner with executive leadership, program directors, agencies and corporate sponsors (e.g., PNC Bank, Columbus Blue Jackets) to align messaging, amplify initiatives and increase brand engagement across Central Ohio.
● Manage paid advertising campaigns for membership programs and philanthropy support; lead targeted email outreach and multimedia content creation using Adobe Creative Suite, tracking performance using Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social and Daxko Engage CRM tool.
● Coordinate media relations and executive messaging, resulting in almost weekly high-profile broadcast and print coverage including a feature story and cover photo in leading regional publications.
● Drove YMCA Camp Willson’s largest summer registration, led digital efforts for a fundraising campaign that surpassed its goal by 200%+ and exceeded monthly membership growth goals; authored award-winning nomination highlighting philanthropic impact of YMCA donor.
Community Learning Center Institute
Director of Media and Communication at Oyler Community Learning Center
August 2020 – August 2024
● Developed K-12 media program based on experiential learning through the lens of journalism, broadcast and communication.
● Secured $160,000 Scripps grant to expand media education, improving quality and accessibility across all grade levels.
● Tracked program impact using data analysis, showing improvements in literacy, attendance and performance.
● Co-led Career Tech courses, integrating media into school-wide curricula and connecting students with year-round workshops.
● Fostered relationships with industry professionals, media outlets and local families to boost program visibility.
● Managed a $100,000+ project budget to build a state-of-the-art broadcast lab, studio lighting, a live production room, podcast booth and creative spaces for photography and videography.
WOUB Public Media
Multimedia Journalist, Producer, Reporter, News Anchor, Photographer
August 2016 – March 2020
● Produced, wrote and edited news package for Student Production Emmy Award-winning newscast (2019).
● Crafted local stories and multimedia content for nightly live broadcasts and digital outlets.
NBCUniversal: TODAY Show
September 2024 – Present
Production Intern
January – May 2019
Graduation: May 2020
● Handled production processes across the studio, control rooms and segments, supporting the national broadcast.
● Engaged with high-profile guests and media professionals, strengthening communication skills and familiarity with production processes.
EDUCATION
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science in Journalism News & Information | Minor: Spanish
Spanish Language and Culture in Toledo Program
● Improved Spanish-speaking skills to near fluency; successfully completed courses at the University of Castille–La Mancha in Spain
Study Abroad: May – June 2019
SKILLS
Community & Partnership Engagement
Targeted communications and cause marketing
Corporate partnerships and brand collaborations
Community storytelling and local media outreach
Public speaking, event coordination, and donor relations
Strategic Communication
Brand storytelling and message development
Integrated marketing strategy and project management (Wrike and Entrepreneurial Operating System)
Public relations and media relations
Internal communications and leadership alignment
Digital Marketing & Content Strategy
Social media campaign management (Meta, Google, YouTube, email)
Performance tracking, KPIs, and audience analytics (Looker Studio, Daxko Engage)
Copywriting and creative direction
Donor, member, and community engagement strategy
Multimedia Production & Storytelling
Video direction, shooting, and editing (Adobe Creative Suite)
Photography, drone videography, and visual content creation for web
Podcast production and storytelling (concept, editing, distribution)
Graphic design (Canva) and basic layout design for print and web