About Me

I am a communications professional with working knowledge of brand and public relations strategies in both the political and corporate arena. My work encompasses developing creative messaging and digital media to enhance brand platforms and improve overall campaign objectives. I have experience interpreting complicated issues and simplifying them into high-level narratives. From press releases to website copy and from video development to photography, my copywriting and creative experience is extensive.

Professional Experience

Green Plains Inc.
Senior Communications and Digital Media Specialist
Present

United States Senate Republican Conference (@SenateGOP)
Senior Digital Strategist
March 2021—October 2021

Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Public Affairs and Digital Engagement Strategist (GS-14)
December 2019—March 2021

Swanson Russell
Public Relations Associate
February 2019—December 2019

United States House Committee on Agriculture
Press Secretary
August 2015—January 2019

Deputy Press Secretary
January 2015—August 2015

Office of Senator Deb Fischer (Neb.)
Staff Assistant
September 2014—December 2014

Competencies

Adobe Creative Suite:
After Effects • Audition • Illustrator • InDesign • Lightroom • Photoshop • Premiere

Web:
Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube • Flickr • LinkedIn • Pinterest • Google Blogger • WordPress • Squarespace • Fireside

Education

University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Bachelor of Science
Major: Agricultural Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations