Becca Tonn

About Becca Tonn

I am an empathic, strategic leader committed to serving with integrity, wisdom, and…

Experience

1. Communications & Public Relations Manager

   Pikes Peak Workforce Center

   Nov 2017 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   Communicates and works effectively with diverse audiences, including Teller County and El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, executive directors, City and County staff, clients, vendors, other agencies, employees, and the public. Administers, oversees, and organizes functions of the Communications Department, including fiscal oversight, operational leadership, and strategic planning. Creates highly successful media, marketing, strategic messaging campaigns across multiple channels and audiences to promote education and engagement. Directs and leads diverse teams in Communications, Business Relations, Training, and Military Relations to accomplish mission, strategic objectives, and shared vision. Conducts performance evaluations, hires new staff, provides mentorship and growth opportunities. Anticipates and addresses difficult issues with candor, courage, and the highest ethical standards. Provides expert counsel regarding time-sensitive messages and trending topics to senior leadership. Directs and oversees production of content for the PPWFC’s website, social media/digital platforms, newsletters, videos, public engagement materials, executive and employee communications. Serves as media liaison and primary contact for all news releases and media-related inquiries. Develops relationships with news media, third-party groups, community partners, to keep positive lines of communication open and to leverage reputation—especially during times of crisis. Responds to sensitive public information, media, and elected/appointed/governing officials. Ensures legal compliance in areas affecting public access to information. Collaborates with leaders to effectively and accurately tell their stories to target audiences. Migrated website from plain text to a multi-media rich, WordPress site to dramatically improve navigation, appearance; maintains accurate, pertinent information, and ADA compliance/digital accessibility.

Education

• University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Bachelor of Arts in English, Writing, literature, research

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Speech Writing
• News Writing
• Business Writing
• Blogging
• Publications
• Editorial
• Creative Writing
• Leadership
• Storytelling
• Ap Style
• Advertising
• Publicity
• Magazines
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Editing
• Publishing
• Event Planning
• Interviews
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Proposal Writing
• Feature Articles
• Wordpress
• Social Media
• Copy Editing
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Proofreading
• Media Relations
• Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Nonprofits
• SEO
• Newspaper
• Content Strategy
• Fundraising
• Online Marketing
• Content Development