Chicago, Illinois, United States
I blame my dad for turning me into an adventure seeker. Growing up he would take time off work, hop on his Harley Davidson and explore the U.S. with my uncle, Mark. These weren’t just your average trips either, together they’ve ridden motorcycles to Alaska and back, explored mountain ranges and more. My sister and I were even invited to join on one of these motorcycle trips when we got older — we rode the Harley up Pike’s Peak, a thrilling experience (think wind pushing the motorcycle around as we climbed switch backs). And while I’m still waiting for my dad to invite me on a motorcycle trip to Alaska and back, there’s one thing that’s for certain — his adventurous spirit was contagious. I'm a storyteller and communications professional with a strong background in writing (I do have a degree in journalism, after all). I'm a learner who's excited by problem-solving, and I always enjoy a good challenge. I'm flexible and thrive in fast-paced environments. A few of my strengths include writing, editing, event planning and coordination, project management, brand management, internal and external communications.
Drive strategic operations and communications for the Commercial Office, partnering with chiefs of staff and business leaders across lines of service to align on priorities and execution. Lead development of board and leadership team meeting materials (talking points, slide decks). Partner on high-priority initiatives and special projects, operating as a central point of coordination across teams.
Develop and execute internal and external communications strategies for C-suite leaders, including PwC's Chief Commercial Officer and US Senior Partner (CEO equivalent). This includes byline writing, media pitching and social media content creation. Lead internal communications initiatives targeting over 4,000 partners and owners across the US and Mexico, and 75k+ employees, fostering alignment and engagement.
Supported and provided strategic guidance to Partner Affairs stakeholders, reviewing and approving drafted communications; collaborated with stakeholders to create and execute internal communications plans and develop internal presentations, videos, monthly newsletters and more; use metrics to inform internal strategies. Researched and drafted interview briefing materials for USLT and CEO-equivalent to generate a positive perception of PwC and our strategy; vetted and advised on potential guests and external media and speaking opportunities for leaders. Generated quarterly core USLT engagement and reach reporting using Talkwalker; pulled metrics from USLT social media platforms and shared with team to understand impact. Served as primary communications point of contact for the While You Work program, oversaw the execution of communications plans and internal communications; managed across the matrix to complete projects on time and with accuracy.
Partnered with Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership to create presentations and talking points for CEO to use during various internal and external presentations. Collaborated with executive leadership to create and implement COVID-19 communications strategy, which includded drafting and distributing COVID-19 communications like talking points, emails, digital signage, presentations and more for over 18,000 employees. Worked closely with the internal communications manager to develop and cascade relevant information to employees. Executed sound communications against carefully prepared strategies through a number of internal channels including email, newsletters, printed materials, digital, intranet, meetings and on-site events, among others. Played a critical role in partnering with internal communications manager and other departments, to ensure key projects and initiatives were appropriately communicated across the organization.
Wrote articles for the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources website and drafted copy for internal emails sent to all College faculty, staff and students. Took photos and wrote engaging captions used on the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Instagram account. Used AP style to review articles. Worked closely with all members of the communications team to learn about various aspects of higher education communications.
Shaped the Missouri Alpha chapter of Pi Beta Phi’s brand and promoted its presence on campus and in the local community by guiding efforts to integrate philanthropic initiatives and connect Pi Beta Phi members with the surrounding communities, while monitoring the external image of the chapter. Prepared the chapter’s submissions to The Arrow, a magazine distributed to all current members and alumni. Curated the chapter’s social media accounts and pages in accordance with Pi Beta Phi's social media guidelines and brand standards.
Wrote articles and briefs for The Parlor, DFA Today, Half & Half magazine and other publications, as well as draft copy for press releases, advertising and internal and external emails. Utilized AP and house style to help review draft copy and collateral materials. Assisted with event planning, including managing the communication needs of the Intern Community Service Project, which raised over $6,700. Thought creatively and strategically while assisting the Corporate Communications team on a variety of projects with multiple touchpoints that impact DFA's family farm-owners, employees, customers and consumers.