An experienced communications specialist with a history of working in the government administration industry and expertise running multiple social media accounts, managing press relations, and developing and executing statewide media plans for an elected official, seeking a position in Washington D.C.
2018 ICMA - Best Short Documentary - "Hidden in the Heartland"
2017 - Outstanding Political Science Student
2016 Eric Sevareid Award Winner - Best Hard Feature in Student Market Television
2016 ICMA first place - Best News Programming
2016 ICMA honorable mention - Best Newscast
Fluent in Serbian and Balkan languages
Conversational level French
Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign)
Google Analytics
Amazon Web Services
Website and online content management (Wordpress, Wix, Drupal)
Social Media Marketing and Analytics
Email Marketing (IQ, IndiGov, GovDelivery, Constant Contact, Mailchimp)
Photography
Proficient in AP and APA style
Experienced with JVC, ENG news cameras and DSLR cameras
Rundown Creator news writing software
Microsoft Office
Office of Congressman Don Davis - Communications Director
March 2024 - Present
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Served as a member of the senior leadership team alongside the Legislative Director and Chief of Staff
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Drafted and edited all written communications such as press releases, talking points, speeches, website content, social media posts and 499s
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Revived the weekly newsletter, growing the subscriber list from 1,000 subscribers to over 10,000 over the course of 3 months, with CTR (4.3%) and open rates (39.1%) higher than industry average
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Oversaw the paid digital outreach and franked mail program
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Served as on-the-record spokesperson and pitched stories to local and national media outlets
Office of Diversity and Inclusion - Communications Director
June 2023 - March 2024
Office of Diversity and Inclusion - Communications Manager
August 2021 - May 2023
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Developed and executed strategic communications strategies that included both traditional and digital media, in addition to maintaining six social media accounts on various platforms
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Managed the inaugural ODI fellowship program, which consisted of five fellows
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Took charge of the ODI website redesign and modernization project, ensuring full compliance with Section 508 standards
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Directed video shoots and produced several video series, that totaled over 20 videos promoting the office
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Organized and promoted over 90 virtual and in-person office outreach events, with approximately 8,500 attendees
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Developed a weekly newsletter series, growing the subscriber list 189% over the course of one year, with CTR (7%) and open rates (51%) consistently higher than industry average
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Produced over 200 pieces of content, gaining over 560,000 impressions on various platforms
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Prepared remarks, scripts, and talking points for the ODI Director and team members
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Worked with vendors on designing and producing promotional materials for outreach events
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Maintained the ODI website and performed daily updates to the ODI job board
Office of House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer - Digital Fellow
Spring 2021
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Produced high-quality web graphics and video
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Assisted with press conference live streams
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Edited videos and graphics under tight deadlines
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Photographed events and press conferences
Iowa Secretary of State - Communications Specialist
June 2017 - April 2021
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Created and managed multiple digital & social media campaigns ahead of the 2020 Primary and General Elections
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Managed intern recruitment and onboarding
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Led the poll worker recruitment effort, which included website design and social media campaign creation and monitoring
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Staffed Secretary Pate at media interviews, events and meetings with international delegations
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Corresponded with the press on a daily basis, answering questions and booking interviews
Iowa Secretary of State - Communications Intern
September 2016 - April 2017
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Assisted the communications staff on Election Night
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Maintained a social media presence and tracked performance of advertising campaigns
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Filmed and edited promotional videos and pictures
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Edited press releases and compiled press clips on a daily basis
VGM Forbin - Social Media Copywriter
May 2016 - September 2016
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Created and scheduled online marketing content for over 200 clients
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Measured effectiveness of marketing efforts with analytical work
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Led Facebook campaigns for various events across Iowa
Cedar Valley Today - Anchor and Reporter
September 2013 - September 2016
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Pitched story ideas
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Filmed, wrote and produced two news packages per week
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Researched and booked guests for live interview segments
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Assisted in writing various segments for the 30-minute show
STARCAT - PR intern and Social Events Coordinator
June 2015 - September 2015
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Dealt with the company's internet presence, mostly on social media
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Helped with webpage graphic design
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In charge of booking venues and other miscellaneous for events
2021 / 2023
George Washington University
MA in Political Management
Digital Politics Certificate
2020
CISA - Active Shooter Preparedness Workshop
Google Analytics for Beginners Certification
Snapchat Advertising Essentials Certification
SnapConnect: E-Commerce Certification
2022
Twitter for Creatives Badge
Twitter Flight School Video Badge
Twitter Ads Manager Badge
Twitter Performance and Fundamentals Badge
Twitter Launch and Connect Badge
Get Started on Twitter Badge
Twitter Cross Border Advertising Badge
2013 / 2017
Wartburg College
Political Science Major
Communication Arts Major with a concentration in Multimedia Journalism
2009 / 2013
Fifth Belgrade Gymnasium - Natural Sciences Orientation
Peta Beogradska Gimnazija - Prirodni Smer
Tel: 425-615-33-11
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