Communications & Public Relations Management
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Analytical professional with success in driving organizational visibility and shaping public narratives through executive engagement, media relations, and strategic storytelling across healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors. Track record of strengthening brand reputation, expanding media reach, and improving public messaging. Astute at cultivating executive relationships, securing national coverage, and executing multi-channel communication strategies across public and private sectors.
Adept at enhancing campaign performance, developing messaging frameworks, and delivering integrated communications across marketing, legal, and advocacy functions. Well-versed in increasing digital engagement, audience growth, and community impact by designing social media strategies, managing content calendars, and executing high-performing digital campaigns. Known for advancing organizational initiatives and supporting culture transformation by leading internal engagement programs and facilitating leadership communications.
Public Relations and Social Media Director at American Osteopathic Association (2022-03 – 2026-04)
Strengthen stakeholder engagement and organizational visibility by cultivating relationships with internal and external leaders, including CEO, President, and President-Elect, to elevate Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine profession. Elevate brand reputation and media impact through serving as primary public relations and social media liaison, securing high-value media placements and driving corporate campaign visibility. Improve media communications effectiveness and public messaging consistency by building journalist relationships, developing messaging frameworks, coordinating interviews, and delivering targeted talking points.
Managing Partner at Lamothe Consulting Group (2014-03 – Present)
Drive strategic growth for corporate and nonprofit organizations by developing initiatives that optimize resource utilization and accelerate goal achievement across diverse industries. Improve campaign effectiveness and brand engagement by delivering digital marketing, event planning, and social media strategies for multiple client organizations.
Public Affairs, Government Liaison and Communications Manager at Thornton Township (2016-08 – 2021-06)
Directed public relations, media relations, event planning, and communications for Thornton Township, driving community engagement through integrated outreach strategy, digital campaigns, and print marketing. Strengthened executive messaging and communication clarity by developing official content, refining strategy with consultants, and serving as primary speechwriter for Township Supervisor.
Public Relations, Marketing and Government Affairs Manager at Advocate Aurora Health (2014-03 – 2016-07)
Optimized employee engagement and brand loyalty by supporting hospital-wide "I Take Pride in What I Do" initiative, strengthening alignment among physicians, staff, and community stakeholders. Enhanced maternity service branding and patient experience by developing hospital maternity marketing programs and introducing branded newborn onesies for new mothers. Strengthened healthcare advocacy and funding efforts by collaborating with State Senators, Aldermen, and Representatives to support Chicago-area health initiatives.
Education and Government Reporter at Democrat and Chronicle
Delivered high-impact education and government reporting for Major Gannett newspaper, increasing audience awareness across multiple municipalities through coverage of socioeconomic, crime, financial, school, and community issues.
Master of Arts in Communications – Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism – University of Illinois
