

A Bit About Me
Hi! I am a strategic communications leader with experience developing and executing corporate, executive, employee, and change communications across complex organizations. I am especially skilled at partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business priorities into communication strategies that strengthen understanding, engagement, and organizational alignment. I am also experienced in managing communications from strategy through execution, including executive messaging, employee communications, media relations, organizational announcements, digital content, and employer brand.
Education
Master of Arts
Major: Integrated Marketing Communication
University of Wast Alabama
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Communications
Minor: Broadcast Journalism & African/African American Studies
Berea College
Work Experience
Feb 2022 - Present
Corporate Communications Manager
Shook & Fletcher Services | Birmingham, Alabama
Serve as the sole communications professional supporting a growing family of industrial construction companies providing maintenance and project services to energy partners throughout the Southeast.
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Lead corporate, executive, internal and external communications strategy across multiple affiliated companies.
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Serve as a communications advisor to senior leadership, developing executive messages, speeches, talking points, presentations and organizational announcements.
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Develop employee communications strategies spanning newsletters, leadership messaging, employee storytelling, organizational updates and digital channels.
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Partner cross-functionally with Operations, HR, Safety and other business leaders to translate complex organizational priorities into clear communications.
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Lead external communications including media relations, corporate announcements, website content and reputation-building initiatives.
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Manage communications from strategy and stakeholder alignment through content development, execution and measurement.
Jun 2021 - Feb 2022
Recruitment Marketing Strategy Consultant
Encompass Health | Birmingham, Alabama
Supported communications and employer branding initiatives for one of the nation's largest healthcare systems.
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Developed strategic content and communication campaigns supporting recruitment, retention, and workforce engagement objectives.
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Partnered with HR, clinical leaders, and business stakeholders to develop employee-focused communications and storytelling initiatives.
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Created content across digital, social, and internal communication channels to strengthen organizational reputation and employee engagement.
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Highlighted patient care success stories, employee achievements, and organizational culture through targeted communications campaigns.
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Supported executive and leadership communications initiatives that reinforced business priorities and workforce objectives
Temp
Freelance Writer
University of Montevallo | Montevallo, Alabama
• Crafting compelling press releases to announce news, events, and achievements of the university.
• Highlighting the accomplishments of faculty, students, alumni, and staff for the university website, magazine, or other publications.
• Announcing important news, events, and achievements of the university.
• Writing in-depth stories about faculty research, student achievements, and campus initiatives for internal and external publications.
Aug 2019 - Jun 2021
Traffic Coordinator
Cumulus Media | Birmingham, Alabama
Managed communication workflows and stakeholder coordination within a fast-paced media environment.
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Coordinated communication across multiple departments to ensure timely delivery of business-critical information.
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Built strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support operational effectiveness.
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Maintained high levels of accuracy, organization, and communication effectiveness in deadline-driven environments.
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Supported cross-functional initiatives requiring collaboration among sales, programming, operations, and leadership teams.
Tools & Capabilities
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Strategic Communications Planning
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Executive Communications & Speechwriting
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Internal Communications Strategy
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Public & Media Relations
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Thought Leadership Content Development
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Customer & Stakeholder Communications
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Crisis & Issues Management
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Change Communications
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Event Communications & Executive Messaging
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Employee Engagement Programs
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Communications Metrics & Analytics
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Cross-Functional Business Partnership
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Leadership Communications
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Content Strategy & Editorial Management
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Microsoft 365
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Canva
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WordPress
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SharePoint
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Intranet Platforms
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Digital Newsletter Platforms
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Communication Analytics Tools
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ChatGPT
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Otter.ai
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Fireflies.ai
