Resume
Professional Experience
2023 - Present
Corporate Communications Manager
VENZA
Pensacola, FL
Developed and executed effective corporate-wide communication strategies to promote the company brand and products and drive customer engagement. Crafted compelling messaging, managed company communication channels, and ensured consistent communication across internal stakeholders.
2022 - 2023
Technical Communicator
VENZA
Pensacola, FL
Drafted company press releases, instructional design documents, system requirements for programmers, sales closing material, and marketing collateral. Produced content for cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance training and assessments. Created white papers and other customer-facing resource guides.
2019 - 2023
Staff Member and Associate Director of Debate
College of Communication and Information, University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Led research projects for the college, specializing in translating technical concepts for public and lay audiences. Coordinated research and analysis of public policy topics. Advised large groups of undergraduates and staff on public speaking and presentation skills. Managed a team of staff members and contractors to complete large projects. Participated in college-level event planning and execution.
2011 - 2019
Academic Specialist and Director of Debate
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Served as the unit liasion to the MSU Honors College. Participated in college-level strategic planning and execution. Managed a five-staff member team for large project planning and completion. Secure a $1.5MM gift for team endowment, largest in history. Directed one of the largest residential summer programs at the university.
2009 - 2011
Faculty Member and Associate Director of Debate
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Head Coach of the Georgia Debate Union, one of the oldest and most prestigious intercollegiate debate teams in the U.S. Course designer and instructor of Introduction to Academic Debate (SCPM 1300). Advisor for Honors Undergraduate Research (TELE 4960H). Co-Director and Teaching Faculty at the Georgia Debate Institutes.
Education
2006 - 2008
Master of Arts, Communication
Wake Forest University
Full scholarship. 3.85 GPA. MA Commitee: Allan Louden (Chair), Michael Hazen, Ronald Greene (University of Minnesota). Teaching Assistant for Argumentation and Debate (Ross Smith). Coach of the winner of the 2008 National Debate Tournament (College Debate National Championship).
Winston-Salem, NC
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Graduate of James Madison College, the residential speciality political science program at MSU. Winner of the 2006 National Debate Tournament (College Debate National Championship).
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe inDesign
Sharepoint
Articulate Rise 360
Professional Skills
Corporate Communications
Public Relations
Press and Media Strategy
Social Media
Copywriting
Proofing and Editing
Technical Writing
Content Writing