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 Climate Democracy Initiative, Denver, CO 

July 2023 – October 2024

• Media and Communications Director, Podcast Producer 

  • Achieved a 110% increase in listenership within 7 months, resulting in over 1,900 additional downloads.

  • Produced, hosted, and edited podcasts reaching over 25,000 listeners and maintaining a 5-star rating on Spotify.

  • Lead the strategic direction of media projects and campaigns, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and maximizing audience engagement.

  • Developed engaging podcast episode ideas and curated interview subjects, significantly enhancing content quality and audience interest.

  • Served as lead audio editor, overseeing sound and music design for both pre- and post-production with over 75 hours of audio production to enhance the listener experience.

  • Managed and developed a team of media interns and contractors, boosting employee satisfaction by 40% through coaching focusing on the production of media content, performance, development, and growth.

  • Served as primary media relations contact and spokesperson, in charge of arranging press coverage, and representing CDI at board meetings, public events, and interviews.

  • Collaborated cross-functionally with various departments and programs to drive alignment and achieve shared objectives.

  • Developed comprehensive communication and media strategies and plans, tailored to diverse audiences to maximize program reach.

  • Created public-facing information materials (e.g., press releases, flyers, web content, program documents, and social media) to improve visibility and program awareness.

  • Developed programs and supporting materials, including two-pagers, pitch decks, program pitches, program information, media pitches, internal playbooks, and all other written material to effectively communicate initiatives and engage key players.

  • Secured key partnerships (e.g., NextGen America) and cultivated relationships with media, stakeholders, and community organizations to expand reach, enhance engagement, and amplify CDI’s impact in the community.

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90.5 FM KCSU

Jul 2021 – Sep 2023                                                                                                                                        

• News Director, Sound and Audio Engineer, Podcast Producer, Host/Disk Jockey

  • Strategized and executed media and radio campaigns, creating media and communication plans that boosted visibility, expanded audience reach, and increased engagement by 20%.

  • Produced public-facing information materials (e.g., press releases, flyers, web content, program documents, and social media posts) to improve accessibility and program awareness.

  • Managed and developed newsroom team, fostering collaboration, high-quality content, consistent messaging, and professional growth.

  • Hosted and produced weekly one-hour live news broadcasts, delivering timely and impactful messaging that engaged listeners.

  • Produced, scripted, and hosted 1,800+ hours of news broadcasts and interviews, reaching over 350,000 listeners.

  • Produced 1,300+ hours of audio editing, including sound and music design, to enhance audio quality and audience engagement.

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Rocky Mountain Collegian, Fort Collins, CO 

May 2022 – Sep 2022                                                                             

• News Desk Writer

  • Produced accurate and engaging new articles on diverse topics.

  • Conducted in-depth research and interviews to ensure comprehensive and balanced reporting.

  • Demonstrated versatile writing skills tailored to various publications and diverse audience needs.
     

Visa Signature Concierge, Fort Collins, CO 

Dec 2013 – Nov 2020

• Communications Manager

  • Led strategic communication plans to elevate brand messaging, align with organizational goals, and enhance customer retention.

  • Served as primary contact for customer relations, connecting directly with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to strengthen relationships and resolve inquiries.

  • Pioneered crisis and customer service communication strategies, improving response times and boosting customer satisfaction by 43%.

  • Optimized customer relations/crisis processes, achieving a 90% client retention rate through effective resolution strategies and refined communication.

  • Researched and developed organizational programs and supporting materials, including two-pagers, program pitches, and internal process documents.

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Capital One, Fort Collins, CO

Jan 2012 – Dec 2013

• Corporate Communications Trainer

  • Trained over 20 classes of new hires, each with 10-20 participants, ensuring effective onboarding and skill development for consistent team performance.

  • Facilitated adult learning across diverse settings, tailoring teaching approaches to engage and empower adult learners.

  • Developed training materials—including slide decks, presentations, and guides—to ensure clarity, consistency, and knowledge retention.

  • Created organizational resources like newsletters, playbooks, knowledge bases, and information guides to support knowledge retention and boost employee performance.

  • Achieved a 90% post-training retention rate and significantly enhanced employee engagement.

  • Optimized training effectiveness through data analysis, leading to measurable gains in productivity and key performance improvements.

                                                                                
    TECHNICAL SUMMARY   

• Adobe Creative Suite: Audition, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator.

• CRM & Project Management: Salesforce, Hootsuite, Monday.

• Collaboration Tools: Webex, Zoom, SharePoint, Slack, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Suite, Office 365, Google Workspace.

• Search Engines: Google, Chrome, Firefox, Safari.

• Operating Systems: Mac OS, Microsoft.

 

     EDUCATION                                                                                      

• Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Media Communications, Colorado State University – Fort Collins, CO.

• Associates of Arts, Front Range Community College – Fort Collins, CO.