Experience
Red Horse Strategies, Brooklyn, NY - Senior Communications and Campaigns Associate
July 2017 - Present
Ranked #17 in New York Political PR Power 50 list by City & State New York
- Develop press plans for political candidates, officials, advocacy efforts, and PACs in New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut and assist in national outreach for advocacy campaigns in other parts of the country
- Develop concepts, write, and guide design process for campaign literature and mail
- Provide strategic advice to campaigns related to political relationships, press, and field operations
- Research, write, pitch, and place press releases, candidate bios, and policy papers
- Proofread mail, ads, releases, fundraising emails, and social media posts
- Lead debate and interview preparation, facilitate interviews, and provide event support
- Develop and maintain relationships with reporters, maintain press lists
- Provide guidance to other communications staff
Dutch Productions, Inc., New York, NY - Director of Social Media / Production Assistant
2011 – Present
- Content creator and writer for company Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts.
- Proposed and edited game presentation features to the NY Knicks and the NY Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
- Assisted in creative marketing plan for the NY Knicks during the Jeremy Lin “Linsanity” period.
- Conducted interviews for a video press kit distributed by MSG Public Relations.
- Assisted on video shoots for YMCA of Greater NY, Madison Square Garden Company, Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
Global Leadership Institute at Boston College - Student Intern Summer 2016 – May 2017
- Assisted in the planning and execution of programming for international groups at Boston College.
- Researched individuals and organizations as potential participants and site visits.
- Photographed events and assist in social media and monthly newsletter production
KC Video Productions, New York, NY - Production Assistant Summer 2015
- Assisted in set up and break down of sets for video shoots, including lighting and camera.
- Edited pieces on Final Cut 7 and worked as Audio Engineer on ENG shoots.
The White House - Office of Presidential Correspondence - Correspondence Associate
Summer 2014
- Analyzed, coded, and facilitated the process of responding to correspondence on behalf of the President of the United States, including those from elected officials, foreign heads of state, leaders of Fortune 500 companies, and members of the general public.
- As the selected Pod Captain, directed volunteers following the latest guidelines while assisting Mail Analysis staffers.
- Recorded the concerns of the American people via the White House Comment Telephone
Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League - PA / Camera Operator
Summer 2014
- Operated a video camera covering game action for live game stream on YouTube
Education
Boston College (2017) - B.A. in History and Communication
- Dean’s List for the Spring and Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2016, and Spring 2017 semesters
- Member of Phi Alpha Theta, the History Honors Society
Leadership and Extracurriculars
- Student Mentor in the Pride Peers Organization
- Selected participant in the National Gay and Lesbian Journalism Association’s 2016 Connect Student Project,
- Video Manager of the Media Department for The Gavel, a student news organization
- President, Player, and Twitter operator for Women’s Club Ultimate Frisbee “A” Team
- Studied abroad in Madrid, Spain for the Fall 2015 semester, took 4 classes taught in Spanish.
- Wrote weekly blog about the experience, 111 Days of Spain
Additional Skills
- Avid and Final Cut Pro editing – intermediate proficiency
- Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point
- Constant Contact mail system
Volunteer Service
Coached girls middle school basketball team
Volunteered with Madison Square Garden's Christmas Day food service
