Education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
B.S., Communications/Journalism-Public Relations -Work Experience
UL Solutions
Current
UL Solutions
Proterra
2015-10-01 - 2018-01-01
Proterra
City of San José
2013-12-01 - 2015-06-01
City of San José
Bite Communications
2012-03-01 - 2013-03-01
Bite Communications
City of San José
2006-01-01 - 2011-09-01
City of San José
Computer History Museum
2004-01-01 - 2005-11-01
Computer History Museum
Citigate Cunningham
2000-01-01 - 2004-01-01
Citigate Cunningham
Skills
Summary
I am a senior communications professional and have applied my skills in a variety of environments, including high-growth, turnaround, and restructuring situations, and have worked in or with professional services firms, government entities, publicly held Fortune 500 and global corporations, manufacturers, cultural institutions, branded sporting events, non-profits, as well as mid-cap and privately held start ups in high-tech, clean tech and mobility. In addition, I have extensive experience in marketing and communications strategies surrounding economic and cultural development initiatives within the public sector. In all of these settings, I have always believed that strategic communications should be an essential component of an organization's strategy, and that the strongest leadership positions are those in which institutional behavior consistently matches up with what it communicates and how it markets itself in the marketplace. This philosophy is central to how I view the success of an organization and how I have applied my skills. It also is embodied by my desire and commitment to work with companies and organizations that believe public relations activities can help them tackle significant challenges and opportunities. During my career, I have worked tirelessly to strengthen their leadership by taking a more aggressive and focused approach to communications. Specialties: Integrated PR and Communications Program Planning Marketing Communications Strategic Executive Communications Media Relations Project Management Public Affairs and Issues Management Institutional Messaging Event Production Public Relations Agency Management