RESUME
EXPERIENCE
NRG ENERGY
June 2022 - Present
Internal Communications Manager
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August 2021 - June 2022
Sr. Internal Communications Specialist
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August 2019 - August 2021
Internal Communications Specialist
Develop and implement corporate and regional internal communications for Fortune 200 company, connecting 15,000+ employees to overall purpose, values and strategy
Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership and other key stakeholders to create communications plans that support business objectives and employee programs
Write and curate content for weekly newsletters; increased average click rate on companywide newsletters by 6% from 2019
Provide communications support for CEO-led town halls, learning sessions, and other companywide events
Assist in management of SharePoint intranet to inform hybrid workforce about relevant news and initiatives
Formulate employee surveys, track data and analyze feedback to help leaders identify strategies for improvement
HUTSON CREATIVE
August 2015 - May 2019
Communications Manager
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May 2015 - August 2015
Communications Assistant
Led agency’s social media initiatives, using editorial content calendars, community management, targeted advertising, and analytics to launch, operate, and grow clients' social media
Managed annual marketing budgets, including media planning and copywriting for digital and print advertising
Wrote and edited copy for promotional collateral, such as articles, brand guidelines, brochures, invitations, flyers, e-blasts and websites
Crafted and pitched press releases and advisories for print, digital, and broadcast media, including CultureMap, Eater, Eye Opener, Fox 4 Good Day, Good Morning Texas, Great Day Houston, and Zagat
Created engaging talking points and scripts for television segments and video advertisements
Oversaw account activity, assigned projects and communicated timeline updates for 3-5 clients at a time
ROXO
August 2014 - May 2015
PR, Copywriting & Graphic Design Intern
Assisted in all stages of print and digital advertising development, including copywriting and design execution
Developed press releases and pitches for consumer products
Created copy, content, and plans for social media platforms
EDUCATION
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science, Strategic Communication
Cum Laude graduate
August 2012 - May 2015
SKILLS/PROGRAMS
Firstup
Mailchimp
SurveyMonkey
SharePoint
Staffbase
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
CERTIFICATIONS
Hubspot Inbound Marketing Certification
Hubspot Inbound Certification
HONORS
NRG Customer Experience Awards - Most Collaborative 2023
Greater Fort Worth PRSA Worthy
Award 2017Greater Fort Worth PRSA Award of Excellence 2017
International Council of Shopping Centers Silver MAXI Award 2017
TCU Hall Crew Marketing Coordinator of the Year 2014