Qualifications
I am a communication professional than nine years of professional experience including strategic communication, government communication, corporate communication, CSR project planning, internal communication, publication development, project management, community engagement, corporate events, digital and print marketing, advertising and media relations. I have a certificate in organizational communication for leadership from Michigan State University, and in August 2023, I’ll have earned my M.A. in strategic communication, too.
Education
Oakland University Honors College
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Double minors in Women’s and Gender Studies and Flute Performance
Michigan State University
Graduate certificate in Organizational Communication for Leadership
Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (August 2023 expected)
Work Experience
- Oakland County – Board of Commissioners | Pontiac, MI
Communications and Marketing Supervisor (February 2021 – present)
Senior Community Liaison (January 2020 – January 2021)
- Royal Oak Schools | Royal Oak, MI
Communications Lead (November 2017 – January 2020)
- Faurecia North America | Auburn Hills, MI
Communications Specialist (November 2016 – November 2017)
Communications Coordinator (November 2014 – November 2016)
- All Seasons Communications | Romeo, MI
Account Manager (May 2014 – October 2014)
- The Saginaw News / Mlive | Saginaw, MI
Reporter / Intern (January 2014 – April 2014)
- The Chrysler Group/Stellantis | Auburn Hills, MI
Internal Communications Intern (May 2013 – December 2013)
Plus Bianchi Public Relations, 101.9 WDET FM, The Oakland Press, The Oakland Post, Goldfish Swim School and more. Just ask me!
Accomplishments
Oakland County 40 Under 40 Awardee
The Oakland County Executive’s Oakland Together 40 Under 40 program recognizes and spotlights dynamic leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in Oakland County and beyond. The program is open to individuals who live or work in Oakland County.
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member
The nation’s oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society, Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 at the University of Maine. It is a global network of the best and brightest, a community of scholars and professionals building an enduring legacy for all generations.
Founded Royal Oak Schools Communications Department
Hired as the metro Detroit school district’s first communication lead. Established a department and created a new video co-op position for high school students.
Launched new careers site for Faurecia North America
Developed content for and managed the updates through an online content management system for a new regional careers website. This included mining for stories, developing and organizing the structure of the website, writing employee profiles and producing new videos that highlighted what the organization had to offer potential employees.
2013 First Place Writing Excellence Award Winner: Multimedia
The OU Writing Excellence Awards are open to all undergraduate students at Oakland University who have composed work for writing and rhetoric courses.
2012-2013 Briggs-Bunting Freedom of the Press Award recipient
The Bunting and Briggs Freedom of Press Award grants two scholarships yearly to honor student efforts to protect the First Amendment.
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