Founding Communications Lead & 1St Employee
Seattle, Wa, Us
• Originated comprehensive communications and content program for early-stage startup focused on human composting, a green death care option• Led development of company website, logo, and visual brand, including managing multiple agency partners • Directed PR program resulting in earned media in publications including the New York Times, People Magazine, NPR, MIT Tech Review, & more • Acted as company spokesperson, giving interviews in dozens of outlets including The Guardian, Axios, US News & World Report, & more • Gave talks to over 30 organizations to audiences of up to 200 people• Project managed the development and launch of online product Precompose, growing membership from zero to 900 in one year • Led public policy, worked directly with lawmakers, and executed community outreach to support legislative efforts, resulting in 500+ constituent support letters and new laws in Oregon and Colorado • Managed team responsible for growing social presence from zero to 18,000 Instagram followers in less than one year