Ann Garrett Email & Phone Number

Greater Southern California Area

Southern California Area Sales Manager for Quintessential Wines, importer and distributor of family-owned and operated wineries.--Manage team of sales reps and high profit regional accounts in Greater Los Angeles and Central Coast--Cold call new business to bring in new accounts; create Sales presentations for prospective accounts--Grow territory year over year with increased sales and new accounts—Serve as Supplier Representative for Tropical Moscato

Greater Los Angeles Area

Focused on community relations and campaign engagement, Garrett has been instrumental for clients seeking an outside consultant to meet the needs of their client's seeking senior level management experience and a proven track record. Following is a client list and overview of expertise:• Community Relations and Public Affairs: Worked in conjunction with Consensus Inc., a leading public affairs communications firm, overseeing client/project management, community outreach and special events for key private real estate projects including Mr. Charlie Munger's Green Hollow Square; La Terra Development; M David Paul & Associates; Carmel Valley One Paseo; and BNSF Railroad.• In-House and Global Corporate Communications:Served as head of in-house corporate communications overseeing and executing all aspects of PR, marketing and collateral development for Music Reports, Mark Burnett owned VIMBY and MediaNet (formerly MusicNet, the first legal digital music download service); managed PR activities for Morrison & Foerster LLP, an international law firm, for their LA office and key global practices including Financial Services, CleanTech and Litigation for more than a decade.

Garrett served as head of corporate communications in a consulting capacity for first MusicNet, which was the first legal digital music download service owned by RealNetworks. The early years in MusicNet's existence required 24/7 press management on a global basis as the media interest in the "Napster phenomenon" was at its height. These responsibilities included crisis communications, proactive story placement and media pitching, serving as a company spokesperson, keeping key messages at the foreground, and writing all communications and marketing materials. MusicNet transformed into MediaNet Digital, a back-end white label provider for digital music services. I then became responsible for heightening MediaNet's presence in the trade and music/business press; as well as positioning the Company as the number one back end provider of digital entertainment services.

Responsible for public relations strategy and outreach for Morrison & Foerster's Los Angeles office. Garnered successful media coverage in local and trade press outlets, as well as national coverage. Booked high profile speaking engagements at key conferences and assisted in securing attorney's board positions and key trade alliances to help further business development and networking opportunities. Wrote press and promotional materials, worked directly with select firm clients to help with crisis communications and media trained attorney's.

After a successful launch of The Walt Disney Company’s online presence, Garrett was recruited by Disney Online’s President to serve as the executive in charge of corporate communications and PR efforts for a large portfolio of technology investments made by billionaire supermarket investor Ron Burkle and talent agent Michael Ovitz. In this endeavor, Garrett managed all corporate communications activities and a PR/admin staff; also, Garrett developed and executed strategic marketing and publicity plans for the companies that were purchased by Mr. Burkle and Mr. Ovitz; and placed dozens and dozens of articles around the globe managing daily press release distribution, media tours and all speaking/conference engagements. These companies included Checkout.com, Scour.net, GameSpy, and others.

Gaining valuable “agency” experience, Garrett spearheaded public relations programs for corporate clients including Nestle, Disney Online, Pete’s Brewing Company, Mattel, Nike and Fox Interactive developing strategies, thought leadership programs and marketing collateral; staffed and booked media tours, press conferences, client events and speaking engagements with executive leadership.

Fresh out of college with an emphasis in market analysis, Garrett was brought in to oversee all marketing functions for the Pacific Northwest region which included California, Arizona and Hawaii developing new business presentations including collateral, PowerPoint presentations, signage and overall messaging; and, researched market analysis in the financial services sector to help implement viable and successful marketing programs to promote new business.