RESUME
EXPERIENCE
NRG ENERGY
March 2026 - Present
Enterprise Internal Communications Director
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Own enterprise internal communications strategy for Fortune 200 company, shaping how 17,000+ employees stay informed, aligned, and engaged
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Lead the employee experience platform and intranet, including ownership of content direction and governance
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Serve as enterprise editorial owner, setting content priorities and cadence across companywide channels
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Produce CEO-led town halls and companywide events that support business priorities and employee engagement
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Develop a team of enterprise internal communications professionals, building a scalable, high-performing content function
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December 2024 - March 2026
Senior Enterprise Internal Communications Manager
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June 2022 - December 2024
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
HUTSON CREATIVE
August 2015 - May 2019
Communications Manager
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Led agency’s social media initiatives, using editorial content calendars, community management, targeted advertising, and analytics to launch, operate, and grow clients' social media
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Managed annual marketing budgets, including media planning and copywriting for digital and print advertising
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Wrote and edited copy for print and digital promotional collateral, such as brand guidelines, brochures, invitations, flyers, emails, websites and articles
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Crafted and pitched press releases and advisories to secure features for print, digital, and broadcast media, including CultureMap, Eater, Eye Opener, Fox 4 Good Day, Good Morning Texas, Great Day Houston and Zagat
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Created engaging talking points and scripts for television segments and video advertisements
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Cultivated influencer database of 500+ contacts to plan and execute influencer marketing initiatives and media events
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Oversaw account activity, assigned projects and communicated timeline updates for 3-5 clients at a time
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May 2015 - August 2015
Communications Assistant
ROXO
August 2014 - May 2015
PR, Copywriting & Graphic Design Intern
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Developed print and digital advertising, including copywriting and design execution
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Crafted press releases and pitches for consumer products
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Created copy, content and plans for social media platforms
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Researched and developed creative briefs identifying organizations' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
EDUCATION
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
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Bachelor of Science, Strategic Communication
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Cum Laude graduate
August 2012 - May 2015
SKILLS/PROGRAMS
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ServiceNow
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Workshop
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Firstup
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SharePoint
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Staffbase
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Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
CERTIFICATIONS
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Hubspot Inbound Marketing Certification
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Hubspot Inbound Certification
HONORS
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NRG Customer Experience Awards - Most Collaborative 2023
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Greater Fort Worth PRSA Worthy Award 2017
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Greater Fort Worth PRSA Award of Excellence 2017
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International Council of Shopping Centers Silver MAXI Award 2017
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TCU Hall Crew Marketing Coordinator of the Year 2014