Experienced award-winning and nationally accredited communications professional with a proven history of success leading internal and external communications strategies for leading brands (Starbucks, McDonald's, Publix, etc.) and corporations | Former media relations representative during Gulf Oil Spill in 2010 | Former Suncoast Regional Emmy award-winning local and network TV news journalist. Specialties: Public relations consulting, crisis communications, brand strategy, marketing, employee communications, corporate event planning, digital media, content development and writing.