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Aodhan Pirkle

@aodhanpirkle

Communications leader at SOAR365 who secured earned media in the first 30 days and led communications for disability advocacy and accessibility.

United States

Message

At SOAR365, I collaborated with senior leadership on communications and PR priorities for SOAR365 and PARK365, centering disability justice, advocacy, accessibility, and equity. I secured earned media placement in my first 30 days and led newsletters for internal and external audiences.

At Virginia Tech, I developed a comprehensive communications plan and led the annual Giving Day campaign; the 2025 campaign received twice as many donations and more than double the funds compared with 2024. I also bring long-standing accessibility and editorial consulting experience, helping clients advance accessibility best practices and inclusive language.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accessibility and Editorial Consultant

Current

Self

Sep 2010 - Present (16 years 2 months)

Provide clients timely and efficient accessibility and/or editorial consult in alignment with client branding. Deliver presentations and workshops on accessibility and editorial topics.

Accessibility Editorial Inclusive Language Presentation Skills Workshops

Communications and Public Relations Manager

SOAR365

Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 (2 months)

Collaborated with senior leadership to set strategic priorities for communications and PR, centering disability justice and advocacy. Secured earned media placement in first 30 days and led digital content production and external engagement.

Media Relations Press Releases Digital Content Social Media Podcasts Newsletters Stakeholder Engagement

Director of Communications and Marketing

Virginia Tech

Jan 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 9 months)

Served as trusted advisor to the Vice President for Inclusive Strategy and Excellence, developing and implementing strategic communications plans. Oversaw multi-channel marketing campaigns, including the national conference Faculty Women of Color in the Academy, and led the office's annual Giving Day fundraising campaign.

Strategic Communications Marketing Campaigns Stewardship Content Creation CRM Fundraising Team Leadership Budget Management

Communications Manager

University of Texas at Dallas

May 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Developed and implemented communications strategies for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, growing social media platforms by ~20% in less than 2 years. Led marketing campaigns, tracked metrics, and provided accessibility recommendations.

Social Media Strategy Marketing Campaigns Media Relations Video Production Analytics Grant writing Accessibility Training

Editorial Services Coordinator

University of Texas at Arlington Libraries

Aug 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 9 months)

Led editorial strategy for the Libraries, including social media, news stories, and internal newsletters. Developed metrics, tracked results, and made recommendations to leadership. Founded the Advocates for Disability and Accessibility Committee.

Editorial Strategy Social Media Content Strategy Analytics Press Releases Accessibility Universal Design Workshop Facilitation

Corporate Communications Writer/Editor

The Exchange

Aug 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year)

Provided talking points and messaging for senior leaders for high-impact opportunities. Wrote and disseminated editorial content to media outlets and managed social media channels and CMS.

Talking Points Media Relations Editorial Content Social Media CMS Training

Copywriter

The Exchange

Jun 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 2 months)

Served as Marketing Project Lead for the Veterans online shopping benefit, writing and editing strategic communications. Converted 250,000 veterans to new customers prior to launch.

Copywriting Editing Strategic Communications Campaign Management Social Media Print Video