University of Washington

HCA Healthcare

Senior Communications Specialist

Responsible for writing and editing marketing and communications materials for a large healthcare system with more than 180 hospitals and 2,000+ sites of care in 20 states and the U.K. 

I regularly write communications plans, talking points, FAQs, executive communications, annual reports, newsletters, blogs, marketing collateral, toolkits, message libraries, website copy, video scripts, advertising copy, social content, and more – adapting tone and voice for specific audiences and ensuring adherence to AP Style and brand guidelines.

Brand Communications Specialist

Charged with increasing supporter base and growing annual revenue for a statewide nonprofit serving 700,000+ people through a network of 21 regional food banks and 970 partners and programs. 

Oversaw digital marketing, social media, content creation, public relations, graphic design, advertising, video, web, photography, cause marketing, partnerships, and crisis and internal communications. 

Senior leadership team member who also managed a team of six in-house staff plus freelance creative talent, delivering exceptional work and building team camaraderie under tight budgets and time constraints.

Oregon Food Bank

Director of Marketing and Communications

Provided strategic communications services to emerging local brands and entrepreneurs expanding onto the national food scene.  

Clients: Garden Bar, The Meriwether Group (VooDoo Doughnuts, Dave’s Killer Bread), Oregon State Fair, Pearl District Business Association, Hood River Distillers (Clear Creek Distillery), and Le Diner en Blanc, an international dining experience that debuted in Portland.

Amber Lindsey Public Relations

Owner/Founder

Hired to increase brand awareness for food, beverage, lifestyle and sustainability clients via PR, media, branding, influencer partnerships and consumer engagement. 

Leadership team member responsible for new business pitching, managing account teams and serving as primary client contact. 

Clients: Seventh Generation, Tillamook Creamery, Pacific Foods, Argyle Winery, Bon Ami.

Maxwell PR

Account Director

Hired to strengthen the PR program for clients of this certified B-corp marketing communications agency. Integral member of the new business pitching team responsible for acquiring new PR clients with a focus on natural and organic food and beverage brands. 

Leadership team member who managed the PR team and oversaw development and execution of creative PR and marketing campaigns and product launches. 

Clients: Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Oregon Dairy & Nutrition Council, Biokleen, Oregon Trawl Commission.