Angela Nazworth

About Angela Nazworth

I am a highly strategic, Brand/Communications/Marketing Executive with extensive experience in providing strategic direction to all aspects of external and internal communications efforts of both corporate and nonprofit entities, encompassing public relations (PR), brand strategy, crisis communications, and media outreach. My proven track record of increasing workforce engagement, driving brand awareness, navigating high-profile coverage, building a strong brand identity across all platforms, launching an award-winning branding spot series, and hitting revenue goals propelled me into executive leadership roles. I possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, am adept at building cross-functional relationships, motivating teams, translating complex topics to compelling stories, and editing content to ensure consistent brand message. My sweet spot lives at the intersections of enthusiastic problem solving and identification of emerging communications trends. This is where I can implement suitable solutions that influence engagement, cultural transformation, and brand growth-all in a fast-paced environment.

Experience

1. Sr Director of Advancement

   Austin Pets Alive!

   Sep 2024 — Present · US

   Promoted in 2024 to lead the Philanthropy team in addition to the Marketing and Communications team.Serves as a key member of the organization’s executive team by leading 15 professionals to achieve the organization’s marketing, communications, and fundraising goals. Key functions under oversight include brand strategy, earned media/PR, social media, email marketing/direct mail, website/SEO, internal communications, storytelling/content creation, donor relations, corporate partnerships, grants, and community relations.Leads public relations team that realized a 50% increase in media placements, a 141% increase in average reach, and an advertising equivalency of $236.6M. Continually introduces and inspires marketing and communications initiatives that have led to an increase in fosters, adoptions, donations, and retail sales.Designed a brand strategy to streamline the organization’s multiple brands to heighten the mission and minimize confusion.Successfully navigated the organization through multiple crisis communications situations while protecting the brand and advancing the mission of APA. A notable recent example is the Central Texas floods on July 4, 2025.

Education

• Houghton University

  BA, Communications, Writing, Public Relations

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Creative Writing
• Community Development
• Nonprofits
• Copywriting
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Social Media Marketing
• Proposal Writing
• Marketing Communications
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Press Releases
• Leadership
• Social Media
• Event Management
• Blogging
• Strategic Communications
• Integrated Marketing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Corporate Branding