Curriculum Vitae
Professional Experience
Director of Communications and External Relations at the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust (2022 - present)
Marketing and Communications Manager at the City of Peoria (2019 - 2022)
Digital Media Manager at the City of Peoria (2016 - 2019)
Adjunct Faculty Member at Arizona State University (2015 - 2017)
Public Information Officer at the City of Peoria (2015 - 2016)
Director of Communications at the National Association for Information Destruction (2011 - 2015)
Marketing Editor at the Institute for Professional Development (2007 - 2011)
Copy Chief at the CAAHE Chronicle (2009 - 2011)
Features Editor at Corners Magazine (2007)
Portrait Photographer and Manager at Fotopia (2005 - 2006)
Copy Chief and Writer at The Lumberjack (2004 - 2007)
Education
Professional Certificate of Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications from Arizona State University (2025 - present)
Professional Certificate of Marketing from the University of California, Berkeley (2014 - 2015)
Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a Minor in Community Health Education from Northern Arizona University (2003 - 2007, cum laude)
Awards and Honors
Photography featured in online and printed publications for the the Peoria Independent, Arizona Office of Tourism, Arizona State Parks, Visit Phoenix, Visit Peoria and Igersphx (2017 - present)
Emmy in the Interview/Discussion Feature/Segment Category for "Heart of Peoria: Knitted Knockers," City of Peoria (2018)
City Manager's Excellence Award for Sustainability, City of Peoria (2017)
City Manager's Excellence Award for Community Involvement, City of Peoria (2017)
City Manager's Excellence Award for Sustainability, City of Peoria (2016)
President's Award, Institute for Professional Development (2009)
Public Speaking
Association of Local Government Auditors Conference (2021) - Communication and technology best practices
Peoria Economic Development Advisory Board (2021) - Tourism marketing and advertising strategy
Arizona State University (2021) - COVID-19 and crisis communications
Peoria Leadership Institute (2018, 2019, 2022) - Digital and social media marketing strategy and tips
3CMA Conference (2018) - Practical technology and digital media tips
Shred School (2012-2015) - Social media basics, marketing and advertising strategy, and prospecting on LinkedIn
NAID Conferences (2011-2015) - Social media basics, public relations tactics and marketing strategy
Freelance Work
Phoenix Federal Women's Program Interagency Council
Various résumés and cover letters
Various technical contracts and proposals
Various market and scientific research projects
Volunteer Work
Various charities in Arizona (1998 - present)
Public Relations Society of America - Phoenix chapter (2023 - present)
The Communications Network (2022 - present)
Arizona Information Officers Association (2015 - 2018)
American Society of Association Executives (2013 - 2015)
The International Cancer Advocacy Network (2010 - 2011)
Arizona Humane Society (1998 - 2000)
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