• Project director of the MSP 501, a competitive ranking list and worldwide community for our service provider readership, supported by in-depth industry analysis based upon survey data.• Create ongoing specialized content on highly technical and business-oriented topics for Channel Futures including briefs, features and general content articles.• Develop brand initiatives through content and social media marketing, SEO optimization, data analysis, market research and community building.

• Created ongoing specialized content on highly technical and business-oriented topics for Channel Futures including briefs, features and general content articles• Collaborated with senior editors to determine and addressed gaps in coverage• Cultivated and maintained extensive network of enterprise IT professionals, analysts and media contacts

• Drove brand awareness by providing copywriting and public relations support for companies such as CHANEL, Audi and Verizon• Created, proofread, edited and generate quality written content for websites, collateral materials and various projects• Liaised with C-level executives to determine operational needs

• Oversaw media relations, internal and external corporate communications and event management for Perennials Fabrics, Sutherland Furniture and David Sutherland Showrooms and Studios nationwide• Advanced relationships with media to deliver frequent editorial features and product announcements for the company's home furnishing brands within both regional and national publications• To support strategic brand positioning, created corporate press releases, proactive pitches and internal documents/materials

• Served as account lead for B2B technology clients in Computer Software, Cloud Computing, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Software as a Service, Telecommunications and Document Management Automation industries• Served as account lead for clients and primary day-to-day contact on multiple accounts, overseeing integrated marketing programs and advising on media relations strategy, building media lists, writing press releases and pitching trade, local and national media• Managed and implemented comprehensive PR campaigns that include media and analyst relations, social media efforts, blogger and influencer outreach, industry and competitive research, awards and speaking nominations, branding and key message development

• Built campaigns spanning the following categories: healthcare, education, business technology, telecommunications, travel/tourism, hospitality, food/beverage and retail, among others• Developed and maintained strong relationships with trade, regional, national and local media, securing placements in top publications• Client work included strategic planning and counsel, digital collaboration, project management and extensive writing projects ranging from press releases, employee communications to outgoing collateral

• Developed and executed media campaigns and strategies for clients from a variety of industries including consumer goods, restaurant and health care• Contributed to a variety of accounts, such as Zoës Kitchen, Village Health Partners, Legacy Medical Village, Stream Realty Partners, Advocates for Community Transformation (ACT), Essie and Naya Shoes• Created content, developed internal communications, and had key roles in strategic planning, social media marketing and project management• Managed client Twitter and Facebook content, monitoring and measurement• Developed pitches to conduct outreach and leveraged media relationships for positive placements and branding

• Assisted with media campaigns and public relations strategy and execution for healthcare clients Texas Oncology and CIGNA• Managed client Twitter activity, monitoring and measurement• Developed media pitches, bylined articles, news releases, fact sheets and internal material• Conducted media outreach and leverage media relationships for positive placements and branding• Monitored for coverage and provide comprehensive coverage and activity reports to client• Managed editorial content and production schedules for e-newsletters, media compilations and internal communications• Worked with senior management on new business proposals

• Assisted in promotional campaigns for Film, TV, and Home Entertainment, on and offline.• Collaborated to promote above entertainment components by handling press visits and notes, contacting and pitching to media, strategizing distribution campaigns, and working to ensure maximum exposure and coverage.• Participated in the production and distribution of EPK’s, press releases, and other collateral materials. • Aided in the representation and structure of various key drama titles, media management, launches and event planning.• Contacted local media on a regular basis to pitch ideas and build relationships and networks.

• Created collateral materials such as playbills, audition notices• Wrote and edited news releases for distribution• Developed professional written and verbal communication skills by corresponding with local media about events

Created collateral materials such as flyers and press releases, and promoted events.

• Updated/revitalized promotional media and state kits• Assisted in the creation of a landing page for The Other White Meat Web site• Developed fact sheets and other collateral materials• Coordinated with Weber Shandwick agency based in Chicago on several projects