Position:
Media Relations Team Lead at National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Senior Media Relations & Public Relations Administrator at National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Industry:
Public Relations and Communications
Work:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- Golden since Dec 2012
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Media Relations Team Lead
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
since Jan 2009
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Senior Media Relations & Public Relations Administrator
City of Thornton
Dec 2005 - Nov 2008
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Communications Manager
Jefferson County
Jun 2001 - Dec 2005
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Public Information Officer
High Speed Access
Dec 1999 - May 2001
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Field Communications Manager
Denver Board of REALTORS
May 1998 - Dec 1999
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Director of Public Relations
Colorado Bar Association
Oct 1995 - May 1998
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Assistant Director of Communications
Education:
Regis University 1991 - 1995
BA, Communications
Skills:
Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Public Policy, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs, Writing, Feature Articles, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Web Content, Photography, Management, Editing, Research
Interests:
Fly Fishing and camping on our land in South Park, Colorado.
Honor & Awards:
3CMA (City-County Communications & Marketing Association)
2008 Marketing Government Service Savvy Award
City of Thornton
2006 Citywide Team of the Year – 50th Anniversary
2007 Department Team of the Year
National Association of Government Communicators
National Blue Pencil Award, Promotional Campaign – 2007
National Blue Pencil Award, Internal Newsletter—2004
National Blue Pencil Award, Special Projects—2005
National Gold Screen Award, PSA Campaign—2005
National Association of County Information Officers
Annual Report—National Best in Class—2004
Public Service Announcements (Video) National Award Winner—2005
Internal Publications National Award Winner—2002, 2004 & 2005
Photography National Award Winner—2004
CTPAA National Beacon Award Winner for Media Relations—2001
President’s Distinguished Service Award, Denver Board of REALTORS®—1999