SUMMARY Marketing and communications professional with more than 10 years experience wor king in client relations management,

strategic planning and event management. S killed in working with professionals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Texas Health Resources January 2009 - Present Senior Communications Specialist Provide leadership in development and execution of internal stakeholder communic ation plans that lead internal audiences toward change in knowledge, behavior an d/or attitude regarding THR, THR initiatives and/or its strategic direction in t he marketplace - resulting in a greater movement toward the fulfillment of THRs mission and vision. Develop and implement annual and issue-specific internal stakeholder communicati on plans for three THR hospitals. Serve as member of entity executive teams, wor king with leadership to identify and develop plans to support internal communica tion of hospital plans and focus areas to internal stakeholders. Supervise and contribute towards development of entity-specific communication ve hicles to support plans, including but not limited to: - Print and electronic newsletters - Face-to-face programs - Collateral materials - Intranet - System Communication meetings - Events, promotional materials, etc In an effective manner to meet goals and objectives, meet deadlines and budget. Requires frequent networking with clients at entity and system level, relations hip-building and project management skills. Utilize the web portals available as strategic communication tools for communica ting with all internal stakeholders. Oversight of entity-specific pages. Writing of internal stakeholder speeches/presentations for entity executive lead ership. Representing entity internal stakeholders interest, develop and manage annual bu dget and entity-specific internal communication plans. Provide regular reports to director as requested and on time. Participate in dep artment meetings, adhere to THR and Marketing/Corporate Communications Policies and Procedures. Participate in developing and executing research to continuously improve communi cation tools and entity employee satisfaction communication scores. Review resea rch to determine opportunity for communication improvements and areas of strengt h. Keep abreast of industry corporate communication changes and best practices t o keep THRs program on the leading edge. Texas Instruments, Inc. (outsourced by Aquent) Texas Instruments helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics tha t make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semic onductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operation s in more than 25 countries.

Marketing Communications/Media Relations Program Manager, Wireless Business Unit September 2006 October 2008 Created and executed strategic marketing communications plan to ensure effective and consistent messaging. Developed media relations strategy, messaging and ta ctical execution for product announcements and competitive positioning. Oversaw speaking opportunities, including presentation development and spokesperson coa ching. Managed developer network program, including co-marketing and press acti vities. Wrote press releases and question-and-answer documents. Supported empl oyee communications initiatives. Results: Led PR campaign introducing a new business line to the external public, resulti ng in the 2008 Impact Award, Texas Instruments Streamlined web content, resulting in a more efficient layout Increased webinar attendance by 3,000 percent Increased click-through rate on key newsletter article by 50 percent by using a video format Eliminated production of printed collateral, saving more than $10,000 Global Event Marketing Manager, Semiconductor Division February 2001 Septembe r 2006 Managed trade shows domestically and internationally, as well as conferences, co rporate events and parties ranging from trade-specific technology shows to movie -premiere events to meet broader marketing objectives. Cultivated excellent wor king relationships with numerous outside vendors as well as internal clients to ensure expectations were met and goals were achieveds Served as public relations liaison at events. Developed and managed budget (up to $1.2 million) for each show. Trained and mentored new employees. Results: Crafted a permanent showcase for TI products, resulting in the 2006 Best Corpor ate Permanent Installation - Silver Award, Event Design Awards Designed booth to showcase home theater products for maximum effect, resulting in the 2005 Best Booth, Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (C EDIA) Combined efforts with the DLP division of TI on a trade show, resulting in more than $75,000 in savings Negotiated hotel contract, resulting in more than $3,000 in savings for one eve nt The Wyndham Anatole Conference Services Manager June 2000- November 2000 Managed all aspects of hotel conventions of up to 1,500 guests, from strategic p lanning to logistics. Instrumental in meeting $20 million annual budget in banq uet revenue. Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Center Meeting Services Manager June 1998-June 2000 Coordinated all aspects of conventions for major regional destination, including room-related requests and transportation, maximizing space and revenue. Contin ually enhanced relationships with key contacts to ensure future sales. RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Director of Sales, Hampton Inn, Addison, TX 1997 - 1998 Group Reservations Manager, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN 1995 1997 Reservations Manager, Marriott Hotel, Austin, TX 1993 - 1995 EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Radio/TV/Film and a minor in Criminal Justice University of North Texas, December 1992 Earned 50 percent of college expenses by working as a restaurant hostess and via student loans VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Street Counselor, Stand Up For Kids 2008 2010 Rape Crisis Hotline, Victims Outreach Center 2005 2008 Mentor, AIDS Interfaith Network 2004 2005