Resume
SKILLS
Advising researchers and scientific leadership on communication strategy for technical and general audiences
Quickly gaining understanding of new research areas to help translate research discoveries
Science, journalistic, and advocacy writing; familiarity with AP Style
Developing release and dissemination plans for events and publications
Planning and managing webinars and other virtual events
Writing, filming, and disseminating video content
Software proficiencies: Final Cut Pro; Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, & Illustrator; Microsoft Office & Teams; Google Analytics; MailChimp; Zoom
WORK EXPERIENCE
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Content writer and editor January 2017-present
Leads communications efforts and strategy for major portions of NREL’s solar portfolio
Writes stories and supports strategy sessions and workshops for NREL solar and material science leadership
Maintains numerous relationships with senior researchers across solar analysis, photovoltaics, and materials science programs
Develops videos, technical graphics, and wall graphics for tours
University of Colorado Boulder, College of Media, Communication and Information
Content Production Coordinator May 2015-January 2017
Produced news stories, profiles and promotional content for web and print
Worked closely with a webmaster to create and maintain the College’s website
Managed a constellation of Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts
Promoted and photographed numerous public events
Launched and edited three internal, bimonthly newsletters
Coordinated closely with the University’s media relations and communications teams for timely release of content
The National Academies, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Communications Specialist December 2013-April 2015
Designed and implemented dissemination plans for major policy reports
Developed in-house video capabilities
Created various written and graphical materials, including report summaries, infographics, and newsletters
Planned and promoted events including public lectures, workshops, and an interactive teaching booth for children
The National Academies, Space Studies Board
Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Intern [paid] June-September 2013
Covered Congressional hearings, NASA conferences, and Academy meetings
Designed and edited 20-page public brochure for 500-page heliophysics report
Composed policy reports on NASA science & human spaceflight programs
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Video Communications Intern [paid] May-August 2012
Brainstormed and developed new video concepts with communications staff
Filmed and edited videos of 15 scientific symposia, lectures, interviews, bulletins
Launched a YouTube channel with ~2,500 monthly views, ~200 subscribers
Interacted with research community of 2,000 scientists and support staff
Vanderbilt Student Communications, Inc.
Senior Video Producer, Writer [paid] August 2009-May 2013
Managed assignments for 8-person video staff
Produced, shot, and edited over 50 video packages appearing on student news site
Interviewed researchers, students, and administrators
EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University 2009-2013
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude (top 25% of graduating class)
GPA: 3.73/4.00
Majors: Communications of Science & Technology, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Member, National Association of Science Writers 2013-present
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Voting Member, Board of Directors, Vanderbilt Student Communications Inc.
Oversaw 501(c)3 enterprise responsible for numerous print and online publications
Managed full-time staff, part-time volunteers, and ~$500,000 annual budget
Member, Chancellor's Committee on Digital Media & the Internet
Advised university president of opportunities in online education (Coursera)
President & Instructor, Wilderness Skills Course [student-run course]
Experience with insurance, risk management, budget projections, and recruitment
Managed meetings and assignments for 19 student instructors
Organized logistics for numerous 20-person mutli-day trips