overview

Strategic Communications and Community Relations Specialist with a passion for building trust, engaging diverse audiences, and delivering mission-aligned messaging across platforms. Skilled in developing and executing communications strategies that support public programs, foster community partnerships, and drive engagement through both digital and traditional channels.

Experienced in managing community-facing initiatives, leading outreach efforts, and crafting visual and written content that amplifies impact. Adept at translating complex information into clear, accessible messaging—supported by data, designed for real people, and driven by purpose. Known for cultivating strong relationships with media, stakeholders, and local communities in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.

experience

Tripler Army Medical Center, Public Affairs

Honolulu, Hawaii, August 2022-Current

Public Affairs Assistant

Serves as a public affairs specialist in a chain of command responsible for administering a functional program responsible for collecting, assembling, preparing, and disseminating information concerning hospital programs.

U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, FMWR, NAF Support Management, Marketing

Schofield Barracks, February 2021 - July 2022

Graphic Arts Designer

Communicated with marketing staff and regular MFWR customers to ensure marketing collateral and design met deadlines and organizational goals.

• Executed a marketing campaign to revitalize branding on the exterior of over 30 buildings resulting in increased brand presence
• Co-lead in the design, development, and implementation of graphic production materials while helping internal clients cut costs by an average of 60-80%
• Oversaw the efficient use of government contract budgets ranging from $1K-$30K • Civilian Service Achievement Medal

Skills: Adobe Creative Suite · Editing · Project Management · Strategic Communications · Public Speaking · Content Development

Amgen, Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Fellowship Program

Remote, Contract, September 2020 - December 2020

IS Organizational Effectiveness Senior Associate

Collaborated with programming in planning, organizing, and carrying out visual information in a highly driven deadline environment. Responsible for back-end programming of content management system for base installation website.

• Developed a COVID-19 response asset used for product collateral, resulting in recognition by Information   Systems Senior Leadership and Chief Executive Officer
• Produced over 100 internal graphic and cloud assets for the Offices of the Senior Vice President and Chief         Information Officer, Information Systems team, and Organizational Effectiveness team
• Monitored the back-end content for internal Microsoft SharePoint sites resulting in more effective    communication and collaboration

Skills: Career Development · Graphic Design · Strategic Communications

VirtForce, LLC

Remote, Contract, June 2019 – November 2019

Customer Relationship Management Support

• Developed content with 5 strategic partners to create brand stories for Facebook Live • Contributed writer of 10 SEO blog posts related to military spouse employment, strategic partners, and employment opportunities • Monitored audience engagement VirtForce Facebook platform for military spouses seeking virtual employment (17K+ members)
• Created copy for email campaigns (8K + subscribers)
• Developed over 100 digital assets for social media campaigns
• Scheduled 4 Facebook Live events with strategic partners

Skills: Content Strategy · Email Marketing · Editing · Facebook · Content Developement

Naval Air Facility Atsugi, MWR, Marketing

Japan, February 2016 – September 2017

Public Affairs Assistant

• Coordinated installation level and regional public material set by Navy Installations Command
• Presented over 100 briefs to incoming dependents, sailors, and the Department of Defense community members with 4-5 consistent star rating
• Redesigned and modernized PowerPoint brief to incoming community members and received high accolades from Installation Command
• Created and archived over 100 deliverables for the marketing team in internal content management system

Skills: Adobe Creative Suite · Content Strategy · Email Marketing · Editing · Digital Marketing · Strategic Communications · Facebook · Public Speaking.

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