City of Commerce CityCommunications Director and Public Information Officer
Jul. 2011 - Jul. 2018Directed city marketing, communications, and public information programs based on strategic plans and project-specific work plans.
Served as the city's spokesperson, managing media relations and building stakeholder relationships.
Led successful public relations activities, including engagement with interest groups, public figures, and media outlets.
Managed a substantial budget and a team of communication specialists, ensuring alignment with city-wide goals and priorities.
Facilitated internal employee communication initiatives and supported city council members during public events
Was pivotal to the 2013 voter-approved 1% tax increase; duties included working with lobbyists, hosting community meetings, drafting ballot language and supporting city council's decision-making process.
Led internal employee communication initiatives such as an annual employee survey, town hall and all hands meetings, employee committees, leadership messaging, and various communications tools. Coordinated the city's youth commission driving the city's youth master plan and identifying youth development opportunities and other projects which benefit the city's youth and community.