Work:
Xcel Energy
Senior Media Relations Representative at Xcel Energy
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Nov 2007 - Dec 2015
Regional Communication Manager
Xcel Energy Mar 2004 - Nov 2007
Communications Consultant
Maverick Media Mar 1997 - Oct 2003
News Director
Education:
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire 1987 - 1991
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
University of Wisconsin Colleges 1987 - 1991
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Skills:
Media Relations
Public Relations
Press Releases
Newsletters
Internal Communications
Editing
Social Media
Crisis Communications
Public Speaking
Event Planning
Web Content
Community Development
Writing
Speech Writing
News Writing
Community Outreach
Social Media Marketing
Corporate Communications
Radio
Strategic Communications
Management
Advertising
Marketing Communications
Facebook
Spokesperson
Copywriting
Copy Editing
Government
Research
Event Management
Government Affairs
Community Relations
Government Relations
Nonprofits
Public Policy
Politics
Fundraising
Blogging
Social Networking
Journalism
Creative Writing
Volunteer Management
Proposal Writing
Feature Articles
Message Development
Legislative Relations
Project Management
Storytelling
Public Affairs
Newspapers
Interests:
Children
Arts and Culture
Education
