Turning insight into impact.
Managing end-to-end communications programs with precision, strategy and creativity across financial services, healthcare, nonprofit, and government sectors.
CorServ
Corporate Communications Specialist
July 2024 - Current
Remote, Full-time
Develop and execute internal and external communications initiatives that enhance corporate visibility and brand reputation.
Write and edit press releases, blogs, executive communications, and media pitches to drive awareness and engagement.
Collaborate with business leaders to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging across channels.
Lead PR and digital advertising strategy resulting in a 200%+ increase in web traffic month-over-month and a 1,000% increase year-over-year.
Manage website redesign and content overhaul to improve user experience and clarity of brand messaging.
Support senior executives with speaking engagements, media training, and key message development.
Track and report all related analytics and ROI.
Agility Bank
Director of Communications and Business Development
July 2023 - August 2024
In-Office, Full-time
Directed comprehensive communications strategy, overseeing media relations, content development and brand positioning.
Designed and implemented the bank’s first integrated PR and marketing communications plan.
Designed all print and digital collateral.
Secured national and regional earned media placements (Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, American Banker).
Managed crisis communications and internal messaging to protect brand reputation and maintain stakeholder trust.
Executed marketing campaigns resulting in $4M+ in new bank deposits and measurable brand lift.
Agility Bank
Marketing and Communications Specialist
June 2020 - July 2023
In-Office, Full-time & Contract
Launched and executed communications campaigns to support the bank’s growth and reputation.
Managed media outreach and crisis communications response.
Expanded digital presence by creating and publishing digital content and growing LinkedIn following by more than 1,500.
Managed all web content and analytics.
Produced press releases, newsletters, ads, and shareholder reports.
Acted as a primary member of a capital raise team that secured more than $43 million in funding.
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, crafted headlines, and ensured AP Style accuracy.
Harris County Office of Emergency Management
Communications Intern
Drafted emergency preparedness 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
Executive communications
Content development (press releases, blogs, digital content and advertising, emails, graphic design)
Media relations & outreach
Crisis communications & reputation management
PR campaign strategy
Event PR & stakeholder engagement
Digital content & social media strategy
Adobe Creative Suite and other design platforms
Google Analytics, Google Ads, Linkedn Ads
Writing for AP style, copy editing