Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI
Bachelor of Science Degree awarded December 2001
Bachelor of Science Degree awarded December 2001
- Life Science Communications, with emphasis in print communications and marketing
- Genetics
Professional Experience
HD Supply | Orlando, FL | June 2011 to February 2013
Communications Specialist (contractor to full-time associate)
Aquent | Orlando, FL | October 2009 to January 2013 ·
Senior Copywriter/Editor/Proofreader (contractor for various clients)
UnitedHealthcare | Golden Valley, MN (telecommuter) | August 2007 to October 2009
Writer, Carrot Agency; Communications Specialist, OptumHealth
CKPR | Orlando, FL | March 2003 to March 2004
Account Executive
Edelman Public Relations | Chicago, IL | March 2002 to March 2003
Assistant Account Executive
Communications Specialist (contractor to full-time associate)
- Managed the company’s wellness program communications and activities
- Developed presentations and materials to educate employees about new company initiatives
- Created and led a community of Wellness Ambassadors to motivate employees to be healthy
- Organized events including company celebrations, wellness competitions and photo shoots
Aquent | Orlando, FL | October 2009 to January 2013 ·
Senior Copywriter/Editor/Proofreader (contractor for various clients)
- Supervised the writing team as senior copywriter for area hospital network
- Created sales force training presentations for health insurance client
- Applied multiple branding and style guidelines as proofreader for tourism client’s in-house creative agency
UnitedHealthcare | Golden Valley, MN (telecommuter) | August 2007 to October 2009
Writer, Carrot Agency; Communications Specialist, OptumHealth
- Partnered with stakeholders to plan and execute new product launches and initiatives
- Coordinated production of materials to promote health care products and services for custom accounts
- Developed and implemented employee communications campaigns
CKPR | Orlando, FL | March 2003 to March 2004
Account Executive
- Managed the development, approval and production of collateral materials
- Organized marketing activities including events, press trips and community workshops
- Created agency internship program, serving as intern supervisor
Edelman Public Relations | Chicago, IL | March 2002 to March 2003
Assistant Account Executive
- Drafted key messages, Q&As and other materials to garner coverage for public relations initiatives
- Worked closely with physicians and advocacy groups to carry out communications activities
- Implemented new policies and programs as a member of the agency’s Junior Leadership Team
Additional Skills
Proficient in:
- Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop Elements and Photoshop Lightroom
- Project management software including Aprimo, Marketing OnDemand and BeeHive
- WordPress
- Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
- SharePoint
- Various content management systems
- QuarkXpress