My Resume

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A communications professional with a diverse skill set is seeking a challenging position that will provide opportunities for growth. Strengths include working well under pressure and providing innovative solutions to problems.

EDUCATION

University of North Texas – Denton, Texas
Masters of Journalism, Strategic Communications, Magna Cum Laude

University of South Carolina – Columbia, S.C.
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Magna Cum Laude
Graduated from the University of South Carolina Honors College
Minor in Sport and Entertainment Management

EXPERIENCE

University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C. – Director of Communications, School of Medicine
July 2017 – Present

  • Advance the mission of the university through marketing and communications efforts
  • Manage media relations, web communications, social media, branding and print publications for the USC School of Medicine


The Regional Medical Center, Orangeburg, S.C. – Public Relations Specialist
April 2017 – June 2017

  • Wrote and distributed news releases and media pitches to garner positive attention for the health system
  • Responded to requests from local and regional media outlets


Wise Health System, Decatur, Texas – Marketing Account Executive
October 2012 – February 2017

  • Created and implemented marketing and communications plans
  • Served as the system’s liaison to the community


University of North Texas, Denton, Texas – News Promotion Specialist
July 2008 – October 2012

  • Employed public relations strategies and tactics to advance the university’s mission
  • Wrote features for a variety of uses and publications


University of South Carolina – Columbia, S.C., August 2007 to June 2008, University Media Relations Office, Student Assistant


University of South Carolina – Columbia, S.C., August 2006 to May 2007, Athletics Department – Media Relations Office, Student Assistant


The Daily Gamecock – Columbia, S.C., August 2005 to May 2006, University of South Carolina’s Student Newspaper, Sports Writer

FREELANCE

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, April 2016 – December 2017

Miller Public Relations, Colleyville, Texas, August 2015 – December 2017

SKILLS

Storytelling, Communications Planning, Social Media Strategy, Crisis Communications, Project Management, Photo/Video

AWARDS

UNT Soaring Eagle Award (11/09); UNT Star Performer Award (12/09); Council for Advancement and Support of Education (District IV), Bronze Award in General News Writing (3/12)

COMMUNITY

Former President and Founder of Wise County Sheriff’s Office Ladies Auxiliary