Education
Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University
B.S. Applied Workplace Leadership,
Minor: Business Administration
· Accomplishments: Dean’s List, Station Manager, WUPX-FM, student government Treasurer, Associated Students of NMU, Chair, Student Finance Committee, reporter, North Wind newspaper, news anchor and host, WNMU-FM.
Northern Illinois University
Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University
GCPM - Graduate Certificate in Public Management
MPA - Master of Public Administration (Currently enrolled)
3.934 GPA
Anticipated graduation, May 2025
Experience & Education
Professional Experience
Village of Antioch, IL, Assistant Village Administrator
- Creating the day-to-day expectations of the newly created Communications Specialist role.
- Project Management – Leading projects and initiatives as directed by the Mayor and Village Administrator. Projects include special events, economic development recruitment, public works and parks redevelopment projects, and human resources/employee projects.
- Public Relations/Marketing – Work closely with the village’s Economic Development Department to help promote Downtown Antioch as a destination to shop and dine. Coordinate all media inquiries for the Antioch Police Department. Utilize paid marketing channels to promote programs held by the Antioch Parks Department.
City of North Chicago, IL, Community Information Coordinator
- By working closely with each City department, I provide tactical problem-solving leadership which continuously brings the city increased engagement with residents and stakeholders.
- Public Relations - Worked with each city department to develop a communications and outreach plan. As a result of this plan, and my connections to local and regional media, the City of North Chicago received a substantial amount of increased positive news coverage, including numerous front-page stories in the Lake County News-Sun and Daily Herald newspapers. Additional prime coverage on WLS-TV, WMAQ-TV, WTTW-TV, WBBM-AM, WXLC-FM, and the Associated Press wire service.
- Social Media Engagement - Created a social media outreach strategy that saw daily Facebook content reach grow by over 175%. I also created and currently optimize engagement on the city’s Twitter, LinkedIn, Nextdoor, and Ring/Neighbors platforms.
- Development and monthly creation of content and editing of a city employee e-newsletter. Work with city council members to create targeted newsletters for their respective city wards.
- Stakeholder Partnerships – Worked in collaboration with AbbVIe to launch a COVID vaccination site for North Chicago seniors, working also with North Chicago Community Partners, the Lake County Health Department, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District. Provided lunch ‘n learn opportunities for city staff through partnerships with Rosalind Franklin University and the United Way of Lake County. Continuous collaboration with the North Chicago Chamber of Commerce, Abbott Laboratories, and other community organizations.
Libertyville Fire Protection District, Green Oaks, IL, Trustee/Secretary
- Member of a three-person board of trustees that oversees a budget of approximately $3 million and the subsequent contract agreement for fire and ambulance services with the Village of Libertyville.
Various Radio/Internet, Chicagoland, IL, News
- Current part-time/fill-in news anchor/reporter for WLS-AM and WZSR-FM.
- As a news reporter for WLS-AM, covered local and Congressional elections, including election night radio call-ins, live and taped news wraps for on-air anchors, and Facebook Live video updates and interviews of candidates and key political figures.
- Previous on-air news anchor/writer for the Illinois Radio Network and Metro Networks/Shadow Traffic
- As a reporter for the Illinois Radio Network, covered President Trump’s 2019 visit to Chicago, the appointment of the Illinois State Police Director, and other statewide news for dozens of radio, newspaper, and website affiliates.
- As an anchor for Metro Networks/Shadow Traffic delivered news and traffic reports for some of Chicago’s top-rated news stations including WBBM-AM, WGN-AM, WUSN-AM, and WLS-AM
Money Mailer of Central Lake County, Libertyville, Illinois, Owner/President
- Transformed business from one of the lowest performing franchises into the fifth largest out of 200 nationwide in just three years. Annual sales grew from under $100,000 to nearly $1,000,000.
- Established concrete relationships with local and major corporations.
- Led a team of graphic designers, sales representatives, and an administrative assistant.
Salem Radio / AM 1160 WYLL-AM, Chicago, Illinois, Senior Sales Executive
- Through effective networking, built solid relationships between members of the business and church community and the radio station.
- Sold radio spots successfully by employing quality lead generation techniques.
- Chosen to serve as a team mentor due to my willingness to share winning sales techniques, by creating positive, collaborative work environments and being an impartial advisor to junior teammates seeking guidance.
Village of Libertyville, Illinois, Village Trustee
- Elected to the Village Board receiving the most votes and winning over three incumbents. Served on the Special Projects and Police and Fire Committees.
- Improved government operational transparency by initiating cost-effective broadcasting of Village board meetings. Against overwhelming opposition to the plan, the meeting viewership increased from zero to roughly 1,000 views per meeting.
- Preserved Libertyville’s reputation as a thriving and welcoming business community by solely opposing legislation to restrict business operating hours.
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