Portfolio

In my career so far, I have had the privilege of working in various industries that have honed my expertise in writing and effective communication. From social media management to press releases and published articles, my portfolio is a representation of my qualifications, experiences, skills, and experiences. Please take a look at my work and feel free to contact me with any questions, or if you just want to say hello!

City of Pittsbugh

City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning
Communications & Engagement Coordinator

The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning works with communities, civic organizations, and public entities to develop policies and programs that establish and sustain a consistent approach to land use Citywide. Ultimately, the department is dedicated to empowering communities to take an active role in their community’s future by developing thoughtful plans and programs based on the Just Transition framework which exists at the intersection of racial justice, social equity, and climate change.

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A collection of Press Release I've written for the City of Pittsburgh's Department of City Planning.

CoP Social Media

A sampling of social media posts I've published on planpgh

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A sampling of graphic design elements completed for the Department of City Planning

Explore Asheville

Marketing & PR Assistant

Explore Asheville helps create and sustain a vibrant tourism economy by attracting overnight visitors and expanding the customer base for local businesses. The organization works on behalf of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority to support local tourism partners across Asheville, North Carolina and Buncombe County.

Holiday 2020 Press Release

A holiday round-up of events occurring in Asheville, North Carolina in 2020

SPARK Strategic Ideas

Public Relations Coordinator

SPARK Strategic Ideas is a full-service strategic branding firm focused on strategic planning, integrating advertising, marketing, public relations and social media. SPARK works in a wide variety of industries such as food & beverage, forestry and commercial real estate among others.

Internal Interviews

Analysis of Internal Interviews conducting to help with rebranding.

SPARK New Hire Release

A press release sent out about growth at the agency.

Social Media Samples

A sampling of posts written for all outlets

Feature Writing

Student Writer

Feature writing instructs students in how to write features for newspapers and magazines. Students produce four stories throughout the semester to hone their writing skills.

Bookends

A feature on the closing of a local bookshop in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Jacob Feature

After witnessing the murder of his parents, the Asheville Police Department rallied around a young boy to help him recover.

HB 13

NC legislators passed a bill in the House to reduce K-3 class sizes. What does it mean for teachers?

Police Dog Feature

Takes a look at the life of a police dog from their training to their retirement.

Media Hub

UNC Media Hub
Stembler Scholar

Students from various concentrations in the UNC School of Media and Journalism work together in teams to find, produce and market stories with state, regional, and at times, national appeal. Each team has a representative from different concentrations in the Journalism school. The teams cover stories together, putting together integrated multimedia packages involving elements of each specialty.

Spreading Ashes

In North Carolina, a coal ash spill brought attention to hazardous chemicals near power plants. Now, hundreds are living off bottled water.

HB 589 Explainer

Dubbed by its critics as the “monster law,” HB 589, also known as the Voter Information and Verification Act, received intense criticism when it was passed by the North Carolina state legislature in 2013.

A Mother's Mission

Amy Brown was the first to get Duke Energy to provide drinking water for her family. But her fight is far from over.