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New York, Ny, Us

Lead teams across AI, environmental, mobility, EV tech and sustainability sectors, including Amazon, Sunrun, Nest, Los Angeles Cleantech IncubatorBuild and protect brand reputation through corporate communications, executive visibility, PR/media relations, social media, and issues managementLaunched partnerships with Adrian Grenier and Drew Scott for Sunrun, boosting brand visibilitySecured prestigious awards for clients such as Fast Company’s “Brands that Matter” and Time's “Best Invention” and facilitated speaking opportunities at major events

San Francisco, California, Us

Managed teams across multiple accounts in environmental and consumer tech, smart mobility, social justice and politics. Notable clients included: Bird, Volta Charging, Way to Win, Donors of Color Network, and Seurat ManufacturingThe day-to-day included developing comprehensive strategic communications plans, media relations, document reviews and drafting campaign messaging

San Francisco, California, Us

Lead teams and built communications plans to launch consumer campaigns for world-leading lifestyle and tech brands, including TikTok, Grubhub, Tonal, eharmony, and WaymoProvided strategy and implemented media outreach, event activation, and thought leadership programs, ensuring to hit goals and meet client’s needs

San Francisco, California, Us

Conceptualized and implemented media relations campaigns to garner coverage in top-tier print, broadcast, and online media that increased the visibility of Palm, a reinvented company disrupting the mobile industry with the creation of a “tiny smartphone.” Maintained consistent engagement with executive leadership that raised the company profile and built thought leadership within the mobile industry. Identified brand and influencer partnerships that elevated the brand. Acted as a point of contact for external PR agency, overall media requests for product reviews, influencer outreach, and global marketing/product launches in China, Italy, Germany, and EMEACreated and oversaw the successful launch of the company’s holiday pop-up entitled “Look Up,” a day of conversations around digital minimalismElevated brand awareness by developing and spearheading media outreach campaigns with Stephen Curry, the company’s brand ambassador and celebrity investorEffectively administered budgets to ensure proper allocation/utilization of resources for activations and influencer marketing

San Francisco, California, Us

Devised and executed global communication plans and strategies that included media outreach, content marketing, thought leadership, and product launches, as well as review programsDelivered insightful direction and guidance for driving business opportunities across MGP’s client base, including YouAppi (growth mobile marketing platform), Somnox (sleep tech), MATRIXX Software (Telecom), and multiple consumer products at CES 2019 Designed and produced strategic editorial and thought leadership content programs for diverse audiences

Managed all corporate communications, media strategy, and built consumer awareness for Streamlabs, the #1 third-party tool used by streamers on Twitch, YouTube Gaming, Facebook Live, and Mixer allowing gamers to engage, grow, and monetize their broadcast channels. Used by over 70% of the top streamers - Streamlabs is responsible for processing over $100 million/year in donations, with an audience reaching over 200 million viewers

San Francisco, California, Us

Senior Account Manager in the Consumer Technology Practice Group working with start-ups, ranging from B2C, B2B, corporate communications, and emerging techBuilt comprehensive integrated marketing plans for product launches and continual support. Successfully raised companies’ profiles by providing consistent drumbeat of unique stories at major outlets across print, broadcast and online channelsLed major public relations campaigns with placements in top-tier outlets (sampling): Wall St. Journal, Sports Illustrated, Inc., TechCrunch, GeekWire, Inside Hook, Forbes, Sports Business Journal, Refinery29, New York Times, VentureBeat, GQ Magazine and Fast Company, and have established strong relationships in all Built PR Plans and marketing collateral by creating messaging platforms and social content, developing FAQs, blog posts, and materials needed for editorial placements and marketing purposesResponsible for developing awareness campaigns for product launches from beginning to final product, including video creation, influencer marketing, and event management Advised and secured speaking opportunities for executives at marketing and technology events

Us

Directed all corporate communications and public relations activities for the organization and demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in the areas of market research, strategic planning, communications and event managementEnhanced public awareness of the company and its mission and built strong, enduring relationships within the communityWorked in collaboration with other departments to achieve overall goals for the organizationDeveloped and implemented communication, marketing and brand strategies for all the products and services for Seattle Theatre GroupSpokesperson for the organization and collaborated with all the brand partners and sponsorsCreated and produced video for STGtv, the online video portal used to enhance the STG brand. Videos include one on one interviews with artists, backstage tours of touring shows, and explanations of community programs that have been initiated by STG Developed brand marketing campaigns and events to increase patron salesWorked closely with executive management team to negotiate and work with community partners, sponsors, media and associated professional bodies, to ensure the patrons and company received the best possible assessment and outcomesDeveloped and managed project budgets and assisted in the development of departmental budgets (Project budgets ranging from $3,500 to $20,000+.)

Lead national public relations campaigns for high profile sports clients such as, LeBron James and Thomas Jones and multi-million dollar companies including MSN's Branded Content and Bing.com; the high-end luxury champagne, Angel Champagne, previous clients include Yardbarker.com, Heavy.com, Phillip Buchanon, Terrell Owens, Braylon Edwards, Veronica Webb and Roberto BolleRepresentative for clients at public appearances, photo shoots, press junkets, talk shows and magazine interviewsTrack record of placements in publications such as: New York Times, Wall St. Journal, GQ Magazine, Exercise for Men, Men's Health, Sports Illustrated, The Today Show, CNN, The Grio.com, MSNBC, Yahoo Sports!, Essence.com and MSNStrategize and execute marketing, promotional and media relations plans for clients in magazines, electronic press and broadcasts; as well update and maintain media lists and contacts, press kits and press clips Execute brand strategy, media planning and event management. Solidified and maintain relationships with national and regional press, television, print and radio in sports, consumer lifestyle, trade, and fashion markets, i.e. Super Bowl Party with GQ magazine and Yardbarker.com which led to a relationship that created the "Blogs with Balls" media conferenceAdminister and coordinate all aspects of event planning for roster of clients, including charitable activities and special appearances Identify non-profit organizations that align with clients' charitable endeavors and activities in effort to build awareness and build client image as a philanthropist / to highlight client's social responsibility and (dedication to his/her community)Manage and update clients twitter and social media fan pages, i.e. facebook, web page, etc.Write and distribute press releases and talking points for all clients

Performed legal research in the Mass Tort division for product- liability suitsProvided written summaries of case files, through interaction with clients, through phone and written questionnaireMaintained large case loads by gathering information through series of interviews and form processes/research, and then updating databasePrepared medical authorizations to request medical records, pharmacy records and any other needed info, required by the criteria

New York, New York, Us

Organized documents for closing settlements, such as, preparing settlement releases, gathering any estate work, and analyzed all data for financial accuracy, and other general office duties in the Legal DivisionActed as liaison between plaintiff's attorneys and defense counsel,

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Paralegal Diploma, Legal Assistant/Paralegal