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