EXPERIENCE
SEP 2023 - PRESENT
Communications Director
COUNTRY CLUB AT CASTLE PINES
Led all internal and external communications, from publications to email campaigns and website management. Strengthened member engagement through strategic event promotion, photography, and videography. Spearheaded branding initiatives and launched a dedicated website for Platinum Clubs of America submissions, helping the club climb four spots in national rankings.
MAR 2019 - SEP 2023
Communications Director
BOULDER COUNTRY CLUB
Started as a Membership & Communications Specialist and earned two promotions in under two years, advancing to Communications Manager and then Communications Director. In addition to my normal communication duties, led a full-scale rebranding initiative, refreshing the club’s image through updated branding, a redesigned website, and a new mission statement. Developed engaging content strategies, strengthened member communications, and optimized marketing efforts to enhance efficiency and impact.
MAR 2019 - DEC 2021
FLORIDA SBDC at USF
Marketing Specialist &
Digital Marketing Consultant
Started as an intern during grad school and advanced (after moving to CO) to a full-time Marketing Specialist and Digital Marketing Consultant. Advised small business owners on digital marketing strategies, including social media analysis, competitor benchmarking, and campaign development. Designed tailored marketing materials and produced success stories and media content for public awareness campaigns and legislative reporting. I continue to assist and provide support remotely when needed.
intern JUN 2014 - AUG 2015
contractor JAN 2024 - MAY 2024
FEB 2016 - JUN 2018
Digital Marketing Specialist
REEMPLOYABILITY, INC.
Completed B2B content creation and social media campaigns, significantly increasing engagement. Improved strategy and resource allocation, reducing the marketing budget while optimizing SEM efforts. Secured thought leadership opportunities for executives at national conferences, elevating the company’s visibility and influence.
AUG 2015 - MAY 2018
Adjunct Professor
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Immediately after earning my master’s degree, I became an adjunct professor, teaching courses in journalistic writing, digital design, and brand development. Developed curricula and taught three classes - News Editing, Writing for Mass Media, and Magazine Design, guiding students in honing their writing and design skills.
EDUCATION
2015
University of South Florida
M.A. DIGITAL JOURNALISM & DESIGN
Completed an accelerated 9-month program while balancing an internship and a teaching assistant position. Courses focused on web design, social media strategies, photography, videography, and podcast development, gaining hands-on experience in digital storytelling and multimedia content creation.
2014
University of South Florida
B.A. MASS COMMUNICATIONS
Earned a degree in Mass Communications with a focus on magazine journalism while serving as an editor and photojournalist for the school newspaper. Developed strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills, gaining hands-on experience in publishing and newsroom operations.
CORE SKILLS
INDESIGN
95%
ILLUSTRATOR
95%
PHOTOSHOP
90%
VIDEO EDITING
85%
HTML CODING
85%
90%
95%
GOOGLE ANALYTICS
70%