Professional Summary

My work in communications has always centered around one thing: helping people understand each other more clearly.

Across corporate, agency, education, and community-centered spaces, I’ve developed communication strategies that translate complex ideas into messaging people can actually engage with. My experience spans internal communications, campaign coordination, stakeholder messaging, audience engagement, and media literacy—each role strengthening my ability to adapt information across different audiences, priorities, and environments.

I began my career through digital strategy, content development, and audience analytics, but over time found myself increasingly drawn to the orchestration of communication itself: helping teams align, facilitating understanding, and shaping information in ways that feel clear, thoughtful, and actionable.

I’m especially energized by work rooted in connection, perspective, and impact.

EXPERIENCE

“A career shaped by communication across corporate, agency, education, and community-centered spaces.”

Media Literacy & Communication

Chicago Public Schools
Resource Cadre | October 2024 – Present

Overview

Working within Chicago Public Schools has deepened and sharpened my communication practice in unexpected ways. In the classroom, my role extends beyond instruction—it requires facilitating understanding in real time across different levels of comprehension, learning styles, and perspectives.

Each day involves translating complex ideas into language that feels accessible, engaging, and actionable. Whether leading discussions on digital media, helping students critically evaluate information, or adjusting communication strategies in the moment, this work has strengthened my ability to guide conversations, adapt messaging, and create environments where students feel confident engaging with ideas.

Beyond the classroom, I regularly collaborate with educational teams, leadership staff, and specialists to coordinate learning strategies, scaffold information for varied grade bands, and communicate effectively across different leadership needs. This experience has reinforced something central to my professional philosophy: communication works best when people feel included in the process of understanding.

Focus Areas

• Real-Time Communication Facilitation
• Media Literacy & Student Interpretation
• Simplifying Complex Information
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Educational Stakeholder Communication
• Adaptive Messaging & Facilitation
• Meeting Coordination & Instructional Planning

Key Contributions

Media Literacy & Communication Facilitation
Led classroom discussions focused on media bias, advertising strategy, social media influence, digital citizenship, and audience targeting—making complex communication concepts accessible for diverse learners.

Cross-Functional Educational Coordination
Collaborated with grade-band teams, instructional leadership, and special education professionals to adapt curriculum, support accessibility, and align communication approaches across student populations.

Adaptive Communication in Real Time
Facilitated dynamic classroom environments requiring quick pivots, audience awareness, and the ability to communicate clearly across varying levels of understanding and engagement.

Corporate Communications & Coordination

O.Berk Company
Communications & Marketing Coordinator | 2022–2024

Overview

At O.Berk, I worked at the intersection of internal communication, digital strategy, and cross-functional coordination for a national packaging distributor serving both B2B and consumer audiences. My role focused on translating business priorities into communication that felt clear, accessible, and strategically aligned across platforms.

Working closely with sales, marketing, and product teams, I supported messaging around product launches, company initiatives, industry trends, and internal updates. Whether through newsletters, presentation materials, campaign coordination, or audience-facing communication, my work centered on helping information move clearly between teams, priorities, and audiences.

The role strengthened my ability to coordinate communication across departments, adapt messaging for different audiences, and balance creative storytelling with practical business goals.

Focus Areas

• Internal Communications
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Campaign Planning & Messaging
• Audience Engagement & Reporting
• Presentation & Sales Enablement Materials
• Strategic Storytelling

Key Contributions

Cross-Functional Communication
Partnered with sales, marketing, and product teams to support aligned messaging across internal and external initiatives, translating business priorities into accessible communication materials.

Campaign Coordination
Supported communication planning and audience-facing campaign concepts across digital channels, balancing brand visibility with clarity and audience relevance.
(See Campaign Coordination in Works.)

Internal Communications
Created company newsletters and communication materials highlighting milestones, product launches, and industry updates for varied internal and external audiences.

Strategic Presentations & Product Communication
Developed presentation materials and product strategy decks to communicate sourcing opportunities, packaging trends, and market insights across teams.

Creative Strategy & Audience Research

ICED Media Agency
Jr. Creative Strategist / Product Market Associate | 2022

Overview

At ICED Media Agency, I worked within beauty and wellness communications, helping translate audience behavior, cultural insights, and emerging digital trends into strategic communication approaches for brands. My work focused on understanding how people engage with content and using those insights to shape messaging that felt relevant, thoughtful, and culturally aware.

Working across creator partnerships, audience research, and campaign strategy, I supported communication planning for product launches, influencer activations, and brand storytelling initiatives. The role strengthened my ability to think critically about audience perception, brand voice, and how communication evolves within fast-moving digital environments.

ICED deepened my understanding that communication is about resonance. Effective messaging requires understanding the audience, cultural context, and the broader conversations happening around a brand in real time.

Focus Areas

• Audience Research & Insights
• Strategic Communication Planning
• Cultural Relevance & Trend Analysis
• Brand Voice & Narrative Development
• Influencer & Creator Communications
• Campaign Messaging Strategy

Key Contributions

Audience & Creator Research
Conducted research into creator ecosystems, audience behaviors, and emerging digital trends to support communication planning and campaign strategy.

Communication Sensitivity & Narrative Alignment
Contributed to messaging discussions requiring thoughtful consideration of audience perception, representation, and cultural sensitivity to ensure communication aligned with audience trust and brand values.

Beauty & Wellness Brand Communication
Supported communication planning across beauty and wellness campaigns, helping shape storytelling approaches that reflected authenticity, relevance, and consumer engagement.

Influencer & Campaign Coordination
Assisted in communication strategy for creator partnerships and paid media initiatives, helping align messaging with campaign timelines, launch priorities, and audience needs.

Community Facilitation & Public Engagement

UndocuBlack Network
Workshop Facilitator & Public Speaker | 2017–2018

Overview

My work with UndocuBlack centered around one belief: communication shapes understanding and understanding shapes community.

Through nonprofit advocacy, public speaking, and workshop facilitation, I supported conversations focused on immigrant identity, media representation, and the lived experiences of Black undocumented communities. This work required balancing difficult topics with thoughtful dialogue—creating environments where participants felt safe enough to engage honestly, challenge assumptions, and reflect on how narratives shape perception.

One of the most meaningful parts of this work was facilitating conversations around The Immigrant Narrative & Representation in Film & Media, a workshop designed to examine how storytelling influences public understanding of immigration, identity, and belonging. The work centered on creating space for perspective, critical thinking, and deeper connection across communities.

Focus Areas

• Workshop Facilitation
• Public Speaking & Advocacy
• Community Engagement
• Media Literacy & Representation
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Narrative & Perspective Building

Key Contributions

Immigrant Narrative & Representation in Film & Media Workshop
Facilitated a two-day workshop examining immigrant representation across film, news, and digital media. Guided participants through media analysis, discussion, and reflection on how storytelling shapes perception, bias, and relationships between communities (see Community Facilitation in Works.)

Public Speaking & Advocacy
Represented UndocuBlack in advocacy spaces, including speaking on Capitol Hill about the lived experiences and systemic realities impacting Black immigrant communities. Developed messaging intended to educate, connect, and humanize complex policy conversations.

Community-Centered Dialogue
Facilitated conversations rooted in perspective, representation, and trust—reinforcing a belief I continue to carry into communications today: whose story gets told matters.

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