Impactful communications and outreach from end to end

CorServ

Corporate Communications Manager

Aug 2024 - Present

Remote, Full-time

  • Oversee ongoing public relations, communications and marketing strategies.

  • Develop all external communications, including press releases, media pitches, digital content and presentations, especially targeting tier 1 publications and organizations (Yahoo! Finance, Bank Director, American Banker).

  • Manage marketing, social media, email, SEO, GEO and digital advertising strategies that resulted in more than a 200% increase in web traffic MoM in 2026.

  • Create all communications materials, such as newsletters, brochures, one-pagers, flyers, videos and graphics.

  • Lead redesign and rewrite of corporate website and corporate presentation templates.

  • Support executives with thought leadership content, media training, interview prep and speaking proposals.

  • Compile performance reports and manage editorial calendars across communications channels, including GEO and SEO, and adjust marketing strategy based on gathered data.

  • Collaborate with executive, product and business development teams on outreach and engagement.

  • Draft award nominations; secured four national and international awards in 2026.

Agility Bank

Director of Marketing and Communications

Jun 2020 - August 2024

In-Office, Full-time

  • Directed all communications functions; advised board and executives on public relations and marketing strategy.

  • Collaborated with community organizations on events, stories, media pitches and mission-based sponsorships.

  • Drafted all marketing materials, including newsletters, emails, ads, videos and data reports.

  • Built brand credibility through earned and paid media placements. (Business Journals, American Banker, etc.)

  • Oversaw messaging for public launches, community engagement and events.

  • Established and executed marketing campaigns, one garnering over $4 million in new bank deposits.

  • Established and expanded social media presence across LinkedIn and Facebook.

  • Managed website content and digital analytics, including Google, LinkedIn and Meta reporting.

  • Acted as communications lead and project manager of a fundraising team for a startup bank that secured more than $43 million in operating revenue.

San Jose Clinic

Communications Specialist

August 2019 - March 2021

Hybrid, Contract

  • Oversaw media relations and press release distribution.

  • Managed and generated content for clinic website, social media, and annual report.

  • Created content for fundraising campaigns and donor communications.

  • Collaborated with media partners to drive awareness for major charity events that raised record-breaking donation numbers for the clinic.

Other Relevant Experience

San Jose Clinic

Communications Intern

Supported communications strategy and contributed to print and digital content creation.

Houston Chronicle

Copy Editing Intern

Edited news articles and crafted headlines for AP style.

Harris County Office of Emergency Management

Communications Intern

Drafted messaging for social media. Edited press releases and collateral; tracked media coverage.

Education and Professional Affiliations

Magna Cum Laude, B.A. in Communication, Public Relations

Spanish Minor

President, Public Relations Student Society of America

University of Houston, August 2016 - May 2020

Skills

Corporate storytelling, integrated marketing, media relations, crisis communications, reputation management, PR campaigns, stakeholder engagement, external communications, content development, graphic design, writing for AP style, editing, executive communications, digital content strategy, presentation development, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Analytics, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Meta Business Suite, SEO, GEO, AI tools