Mar 2023 – Jun 2023 · 3 mos · Seattle, Washington, United States

Aug 2022 – Apr 2023 · 8 mos · Seattle, Washington, United States

Jan 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos · Seattle, Washington, United States

Apr 2019 – Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos

May 2018 – Sep 2018 · 4 mos · Greater Seattle Area

Feb 2017 – Jan 2018 · 11 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Drafted and distributed press releases, advisories, statements, letters to the editor, and op-eds.
• Drafted and updated website content and text for email and social media outreach.
• Arranged media interviews for spokespersons and assists with preparation for interviews and public appearances.
• Monitored media clips daily and compiled and distributed media reports. Used tools within the Salesforce and Cision systems to develop media lists and monitor media clips, report releases, and speaking engagements.
• Worked with communications colleagues on the production process for online and print communications.

Jun 2015 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Pitched media daily, securing placement of hundreds of op-eds and letters in national news outlets.
• Managed Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts for two clients.
• Saved thousands of dollars for company by independently creating multimedia content, including shareable social media graphics and video, using Adobe Creative Suite, thereby eliminating the need to hire graphic design consultants.
• Provided administrative support to the CEO and 12-person staff by coordinating calls, meetings, and travel. Oversaw accounts payable (A/P), employee reimbursements, and creation of monthly expense reports.
• Coordinated large fly-in event on the Hill.
• Managed day-to-day office operations by maintaining inventory and directing calls. Recruited, hired, managed, and trained for LMG interns on basic office tasks and pitching to the media.
• Conducted cost comparison of different plan options during health care renewal process, thereby bringing the company to full compliance regarding employer contributions, avoiding costly fines, and securing best plan options with minimal change for employees.

Jan 2015 – Jun 2015 · 5 mos

• Created summaries of media coverage of the campaign which was circulated to journalists and other MoveOn.org contacts several times each week.
• Researched and compiled summaries on campaign related topics to assist journalists’ reporting.
• Composed other materials including opinion editorials.

Jan 2015 – Jun 2015 · 5 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Partnered with congressional staff to schedule multiple meetings for a national trade association’s fly-in event attended by 800+ people.
• Performed administrative duties, such as telephone reception, data entry, and filing.

Aug 2014 – Dec 2014 · 4 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Drafted social media content including newsletters, blog posts, tweets, statements, and Facebook statuses.
• Monitored media and created detailed clip reports circulated among staff on a daily basis.
• Pitched stories to reporters and maintained press contacts.
• Interacted with constituents in person, on the phone and via written materials.