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Hi! I'm Hannah.

Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I am a driven self-starter and seasoned communicator in the Triangle region of North Carolina. â€‹

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I help leaders articulate vision in a way that builds relationships and proves results. With 10+ years of experience in strategic communications, PR, relationship building and marketing team leadership, I help teams tell great stories from the top down and inside out.

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My personality is to grow things wherever I go. Whether in the board room, the weight room or the living room, my passion is to cultivate growth that inspires and conversation that betters. ​

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

2020 - Present

Communications Manager

RIVERWILD

  • Manage PR and strategic communications efforts for RiverWild and its family of seven brands that span development, construction, real estate, agriculture and non-profit industries.

  • Develop executive communications including press releases, political statements, internal communications, crisis communications and presentations.

  • Lead marketing team members, develop operating procedures, reporting practices and project management tools. Support creative team, overseeing brand development, video production, photoshoots and website creation.

  • Helped launch an agriculture venture that was featured in five publications and reached $500k in sales in the first year.

  • Support growth strategy for non-profit that has increased fundraising by 200% and donor engagement by 100% YoY.

2018 - 2020

YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE

Communications Director

  • Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing plans via email, social media, print and grassroots channels.

  • Developed quarterly reports to promote growth and connect KPI’s to Marketing & Communications efforts.

  • Promoted the Y Brand. Coached and trained staff on expressing the Y brand and voice in their own communications.

  • Managed projects for six branches with over 60 director-level employees who served over 30k members and participants.

  • Implemented new departmental project management system.

2017 - 2018

Marketing & Research Coordinator

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL

  • Drove content strategy for five divisions and met or beat deadlines on all projects.

  • Developed integrated campaigns, collaborating across multiple teams, product lines and marketing platforms.

  • Managed research efforts, including reports, analysis, sales tools and value-add materials.

  • Collaborated between sales, marketing and executive teams. Managed entry-level staff.

2016 - 2018

Content Manager | Contractor

C3 ADVANTAGE EXECUTIVE COACHING

  • Advanced business growth strategy through multi-channel marketing campaigns and content development.

  • Increased social media following by 150% and email open rate by 7% in 6 months.

2015 - 2017

Creative & Communications Coordinator

CROSSROADS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

  • Developed the brand by training public speaking team, establishing brand guidelines and implementing best practices.

  • Grew followers by 1.3k on Facebook and over 700 on Instagram. Lead staff-wide social media initiative.

  • Planned and executed over 50 large events per year. Grew volunteer teams by 50% and managed key relationships.

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Hillsong College

Sydney, Australia

 Graduated top of my class with a degree in Organizational Leadership. Served as a Head Student and intern.

Sanderson High School

Raleigh, NC

 Graduated with a diploma. Participated in Student Council, National Honor Society and extracurricular activities.

WRITING SAMPLES

PORTFOLIO

White Paper:
Leadership Restraint

Press Release: 
Riverwood Golf Community

Brand Statement: 
"What it Means to StayWild"

Market Highlight:
RTP

VIDEO SAMPLES

PORTFOLIO

Mental Health Month
Scripted & Directed

Church News 
Directed & On Screen Talent

Wilders Wagyu Intro
Scripted & Directed

Core Values
Scripted, Directed, On Screen Talent

CAMPAIGNS

Wilders Wagyu Memorial Day
E-Commerce Marketing Campaign

Brand: premium Wagyu beef e-commerce company
Goal: generate at least $20k from one sale (our biggest goal yet for a 6-month old brand)
Approach: offered 25% off all Wagyu for one week. Marketed through email, targeted ads, social media and grass roots. 

Results
Revenue generated during sale: $27,984
Revenue generated in two weeks following: $46,396
Email sign ups: 2,310

RiverWild Best Places to Work
Employee Engagement Campaign with Triangle Business Journal

Brand: parent company spanning development, construction and real estate industries
Goal: boost employee morale and engagement. Secondary: win Best Places to Work for the first time ever.
Approach: rolled out internal marketing campaign, management level communication training and executive communication campaigns aimed at employee engagement.

Results
Employee participation: 65% (x% above industry standard)

Won Best Places to Work

Increased social media engagement by 200%

OneCompassion Impact Report
501(c)(3) Fundraising Campaign

Brand: local community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit
Goal: increase giving levels, donor engagement and brand awareness
Approach: developed annual impact report, leveraged internal and external communication strategies including email, social media, multimedia and grassroots communication.

Results
Giving increased by xx%
Donor engagement increased by x%

Core Values
Internal culture and executive communications campaign

Brand: parent company spanning development, construction and real estate industries
Goal: build company culture, refine executive voices, increase awareness of mission
Approach: rolled out internal marketing campaign, management level communication training and executive communication campaigns aimed at employee engagement.

Results
Employee participation: 65% (x% above industry standard)

Won Best Places to Work

Increased social media engagement by 200%

SKILLS

SKILLS

Microsoft and G-Suite

Adobe Suite

Asana, Smartsheet, and Sprout Social

Relationship Management

PR & Communications

Project Management

CLIFTON LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS

STRENGTHS
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LEARNER

I have an insatiable desire to learn and continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than only the outcome, excites me.

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FOCUS

I take direction, follow through and make corrections necessary to stay on track. I prioritize and then act.

Wooden chess pieces on wooden table, blu

STRATEGIC

I look for alternative and most effective ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario,
I can quickly spot relevant patterns and issues.

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FUTURISTIC

I am inspired by the future and what could be. I am also driven by motivating, inspiring, and energizing others with visions of what we could accomplish together.

Paintings from my twelve year old nephew

INDIVIDUALIZATION

I am intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. I am passionate about figuring out how different people work best and can work together productively.

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