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I’ve worked across public relations agencies, nonprofits, government programs, and private-sector organizations, supporting clients in industries ranging from automotive, technology, cybersecurity, and data services to sustainability, environmental education, waste and resource management, and the built environment. My early agency experience built a strong foundation in writing, media relations, and client service, while more recent roles with organizations such as Texas Trees Foundation, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (Take Care of Texas), Texas Disposal Systems, and Design Workshop reflect a clear focus on mission-driven, sustainability-oriented communications. This blend of agency rigor and purpose-led work allows me to bring strategic clarity, adaptability, and professional execution to diverse audiences and sectors.
Marketing Associate | Proposals, Business Development & Strategy
Design Workshop is a national landscape architecture and urban planning firm. I supported proposal development, business development, and strategic marketing for the Austin and Houston studios, contributing directly to project wins across Texas and beyond.
Led end-to-end proposal coordination for RFPs and RFQs
Designed custom InDesign proposal submissions
Managed resumes, project sheets, and marketing libraries
Facilitated kick-off, go/no-go, and strategy meetings
Conducted market research and capital project tracking
Represented the firm at industry events and conferences
Captured photography for proposals, marketing, and social content
More Space: Main Street 2.0 (Houston Studio) — led proposal coordination for a successful downtown revitalization project
Contributed to winning new work and firm revenue growth
Improved proposal efficiency through better systems and templates
Strengthened studio collaboration across cities
Elevated visual storytelling in proposals and presentations
Digital Marketing Specialist | Sustainability & Waste Education
Texas Disposal Systems is a Central Texas waste and resource management company. As the first-ever Digital Marketing Specialist, I helped modernize digital communications, support sales, and promote sustainability education across customer touchpoints.
Redesigned service webpages to improve clarity and conversions
Developed email drip campaigns for commercial waste services
Created community-focused campaigns for Earth Day and Texas Recycles Day
Promoted the Waste Wizard app through incentives and social campaigns
Supported sales with landing pages, brochures, and case-study content
Represented TDS at conferences and public events
Volunteered as a Trash Goalie at Austin FC’s Q2 Stadium
Captured event photography used across marketing channels
Supported crisis communications by auditing and scrubbing digital content
Interactive Spin-the-Wheel recycling game at public events
Valentine’s Day eco-card campaign distributed by waste truck drivers
Holiday tree and wreath recycling promotions
Stadium waste diversion education at Austin FC matches
Increased app engagement through incentive-based promotions
Improved customer experience via clearer webpages and service alerts
Strengthened brand trust through visible community involvement
Helped position TDS as a sustainability leader in Central Texas
Information Specialist | Statewide Environmental Education
Take Care of Texas is a statewide environmental education program under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). I supported outreach, content creation, and campaign development to encourage Texans to conserve water and energy, reduce waste, and protect air and water quality.
Helped guide a program-wide brand refresh following a new TCEQ logo rollout
Managed the statewide youth video contest for grades 6–12
Created evergreen educational content including blogs and printable resources
Designed downloadable materials optimized for low-ink printing
Developed monthly newsletters driving traffic to campaigns and contests
Coordinated localized media outreach for contest winners
Youth Video Contest (2019–2021)
Conservation-themed blogs and seasonal campaigns
Valentine’s Day eco-cards, bingo boards, and pledge certificates
Monthly “News You Can Use” newsletter
Maintained strong student participation during the pandemic-era contest season
Secured local media coverage for student winners across Texas
Created evergreen resources reused year after year
Improved campaign consistency through templates and branding updates
Marketing Manager | Urban Forestry & Community Engagement
Texas Trees Foundation is a Dallas-based nonprofit focused on urban forestry, heat mitigation, and community tree planting. As the organization’s first official Marketing Manager, I helped build the foundation of its marketing, outreach, and volunteer engagement efforts while supporting large-scale planting initiatives across North Texas.
Led marketing and communications for urban forestry programs, events, and partnerships
Coordinated media outreach and secured local press coverage during major weather events
Managed and documented tree giveaways, volunteer days, and community plantings
Supported volunteer management as a crew leader, event coordinator, and on-site organizer
Created marketing materials, signage, tabling displays, and branded collateral
Supported sponsor ceremonies, ribbon cuttings, and public-facing celebrations
Documented events through photography and storytelling for web and social use
Cool Schools outdoor learning spaces and tree plantings
NeighborWoods park and neighborhood planting initiatives
Tree Farm volunteer days with corporate and student groups
EarthX Expo sapling giveaways (hundreds of trees distributed)
Urban Forestry Master Plan kickoff and special community plantings
Helped distribute hundreds of native trees to residents and schools
Supported dozens of volunteer groups across parks, schools, and neighborhoods
Secured earned media coverage during storm response and conservation efforts
Strengthened community engagement through events, education, and storytelling
Contributed to projects whose environmental impact will last for decades
Public Relations, Content Strategy & Account Management Roles
My early career was shaped in fast-paced public relations and marketing agencies, where I developed the core communications, client service, and execution skills that continue to underpin my work today. Across boutique and mid-sized firms, I supported diverse client portfolios, managed competing priorities, and learned how to translate complex messages into clear, audience-ready communications.
HCK2 Partners — Account Coordinator (PR & Creative)
Supported technology, data, and professional services clients across PR and creative teams
Managed media relations activities, content development, and client deliverables
Collaborated on branding, thought leadership, and new business support initiatives
70KFT — Public Relations Intern
Gained hands-on experience within a larger, multi-department agency environment
Supported account teams with media research, press materials, and campaign coordination
Developed early exposure to integrated agency workflows and cross-functional collaboration
TimePiece PR & Marketing — Account & Content Specialist
Wrote press releases, blog content, and social media copy for automotive and association clients
Assisted with marketing plans, content calendars, and client communications
Managed multiple client accounts while balancing deadlines and approvals
Technology & Data: Trend Micro, NTT DATA, cybersecurity and analytics firms
Automotive & Events: Carroll Shelby International, Barrett-Jackson, Automotive Fine Arts Society
Education & Professional Services: Austin College, industry associations, financial services
Food & Lifestyle: Fuzzy’s Tacos and regional consumer brands
Strong writing and storytelling foundation grounded in earned media and brand voice
Media relations expertise, including pitching, press materials, and coverage tracking
Client management and communication skills across multiple accounts and industries
Agency discipline: deadlines, approvals, revisions, and cross-team coordination
Cross-industry fluency, enabling rapid adaptation to new sectors and audiences