Helping people and organizations use communications to build brands, raise awareness and tell their stories. Whether you need help managing public perceptions, employee communications or getting your team on message, I can efficiently help your business meet its communications and PR needs, start to finish.Skills:- Marketing communications/public relations for organizations of all sizes, from early stage start-ups and non-profits, to multi-billion dollar organizations (includes agency and in-house experience). Past and current clients include: Salesforce, Dell, Amazon, Intuit, Lenovo, Yahoo!, Katango, Outfit7, BlueJeansNetwork, Thinkery, Copy5, etc. In-house: Ubisoft, National Instruments- Executive communications strategy, coaching and execution (includes ghost-writing, speaker prep, training, etc.)- Brand-level thought leadership marketing and program management - Global integrated marketing including broad-based awareness and demand- Event management and expertise, including internal/externals promotions and communications- STEM program development and management - nonprofit partner collaboration and communications- Public Affairs, including government relations, community and local reputation marketing- Budget/cost center management - People management and operational consulting - Messaging and content development - from corporate and product messaging, to press releases, bios, social media posts, paid/earned articles or contributed pieces, employee emails, scripts and more

Tech PR consulting, from strategy to execution, with an all senior team.

Responsible for the global integrated marketing strategy and plan for the NI wireless communications program. This includes working with cross-functional teams to execute on marketing activities including public relations, events, web, content, marketing automation and more.Previously held position as the STEM Marketing Manager and Public Affairs Manager for NI. Lead STEM marketing program management, strategy, communications and execution. Oversaw community relations, government relations and local marketing strategy for company headquarters.Previously held event marketing role with NI.

Lead public relations programs for multiple technology, gaming and start-up accounts. Responsible for overarching public relations strategies and plans, client management, proactive and reactive announcements, events, budget and the management of internal teams. Served as an integral member of the agency’s Leadership Team and participated in strategic decisions for the company related to staffing and new business.

Developed, executed and oversaw public relations programs for key video game titles in the U.S. market, working closely with global counterparts. Managed communications strategies and worked with events team to ensure a successful presence at multiple conferences. Managed PR firm on a variety of projects including bi-coastal broadcast press tours and game launches.

Served as daily client contact and provided strategic counsel regarding media activities, speaking engagements, news announcements and high profile executive briefings. Directed product launches and company news, media events and media tours from start to finish; created all materials including FAQs, press releases, key messages and briefing materials.