Experience

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  Hilbert college

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Assistant cross country coach

  -Create training plans for athletes-Direct and advise athlete at practice and races-Help plan, budget and coordinate schedules with head coach

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  Kenmore east high school

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

  Indoor track and field coach

  - Create training plans for athletes- Direct and advise athletes at practice and races- Help plan, budget, and coordinate schedules with head coach

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  Buffalo state college

  May 2016 - Jul 2021

   Created training plans for distance and sprinting programs Managed a coaching staff of four assistant coaches Designed recruiting materials for emails and letters Recruited athletes at track and cross country meets Promoted the track and cross country program through Jump Forward and Front Rush Recruiting Software Created fundraising events utilizing social media, and email and mailing lists, contacting alumni and family members Hosted camps and clinics to help with fundraising efforts for the program Show less

  • Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Interim Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach (Full-Time)

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach (Part-time)

    Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Orientation Intern

    May 2016 - Aug 2016
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  Trocaire college

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Graduate assistant: academic coach

  - Proctor Accuplacer and TEAS tests- Proctor Accommodation Tests for Disability Services- Advise students about tutoring options- Advise students who are considered to be on Academic Probation-Writing Tutor- Provide counseling on test taking, study skills, test taking anxiety and organization- Conducted assessments after programs, and assessed tutoring effectiveness throughout the year

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  University at buffalo

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Women in science and engineering (wise) internship

  - Develop marketing for programs- Execute plans for recruiting students- Created social media marketing plans- Collaborate with other student clubs- Work with WISE faculty and staff to create programming for incoming students- Wrote Proposals for various materials and programs

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  Mount st. mary academy

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  Marketing and communications coordinator

  - Refined the school wide communications plan- Promoted the school through internal and external constituents- Developed relationships with journalists in the Buffalo area- Promoted newsworthy events and stories to the media, shedding light on positive aspects about Mount St. Mary- Implemented, Communicated and Ensured school branding, branding policies, and proofed marketing and communication materials- Managed all social media accounts and created unique and creative content- Coordinated the school website, and led the implementation and creation of a new website through Blackbaud- Served as MSM's lead proofreader- Created design work that was used in marketing campaigns- Created a weekly Family Connection Newsletter- Supported Athletics, Development and Admissions initiatives and events- Lead MSM's leadership team through crisis communication with media outlets, and internal communication Show less

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  Child & family services of erie county, inc.

  Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

  Communications specialist

  As the Communications Specialist I was responsible for executing the marketing, advertising, and public relations plan to increase awareness and fundraising strategies for the Agency. In addition, I implemented the Agency’s branding standards and increased outreach to partners, supporters and volunteers.- Create Agency marketing collateral including newsletters, Community Impact Report, program brochures, event materials, and other pieces as needed- Monitor the Agency website for updated stories and content for accurate information, posts, and stories- Execute a consistent social media campaign that reflects Agency branding and meets awareness, fundraising and program objectives- Responsible for weekly and bi-weekly updates to the Agency’s intranet (The Post) and listserv- Develop story telling skills and practice sensitivity in writing, photography and design- Incorporate the Agency’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy in all external and internal messaging- Partner with Agency programs to become familiar with all the services at C&FS and collect stories to share with our audiences- Actively cultivate relationships with the media to assist the Public Relations Manager in crafting news pitches, writing press releases and securing media coverage Show less

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  University at buffalo

  May 2023 - now

  Assistant director of communications and web, graduate school of education

  I am a vital team member in a highly collaborative environment to support and elevate the global reputation of the school, engage strategic audiences and foster connections and affinity with the current student body, alumni, faculty, staff and other external communities.I work to increase the public profile of the Graduate School of Education with key target audiences through the conception, production and deployment of communications collateral across all digital and traditional platforms. Specifically, my role is charged with maximizing the school’s digital footprint through storytelling, email communication curation, event and program marketing, data management and website optimization.I lead key communications efforts including weekly e-news outreach, daily web production and maintenance and promoting strategic school-wide events.I disseminate stories on GSE’s initiatives and research and play a key role in conceptualizing and supervising visual projects including but not limited to graphic design, videography and photography.I also implement branding/marketing strategies for the Graduate School of Education.I lead the creation and management of web content, social media content contributions, digital communications, digital assets including basic videos/graphics, and general support of targeted admissions marketing. Show less