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VineSprout PR is an award-winning boutique public relations firm based in Orange County, California. In the past 12 years, we’ve helped over 250 clients across a variety of business and consumer industries launch, grow and expand their reach. Publicity is our specialty and we consistently secure media coverage in top tier publications and media outlets. We’re a small, creative and fiercely loyal firm that works as an extension of your team and focuses on results.We consistently place our clients in local, national and international media outlets that garner attention and inspire action from users, investors and partners. We frequently secure placements in top tier outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, The Los Angeles Times, Crain’s Chicago Business, CNNMoney.com, Washington Post, Daily Mail, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Mashable, TechCrunch, Engadget, VentureBeat, FOX Business Channel, WGN, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, BBC and many more.

Media relations and social media strategy for diverse client roster including Hawthorne Race Course, Chicago Local 2 (Chicago Fire Department), John Hancock Observatory and TopGolf.

• Oversaw production of 60 home video releases annually while revenues increased from $18 million in 2003 to $28.5 million in 2008.• Produced top 2009 DVD – The Inauguration of Barack Obama: A Moment in History (ABC News). Based on market research and expected TV ratings, conceived idea of producing a DVD documenting the inauguration. Negotiated and secured worldwide rights for exclusive footage from ABC News. Executed acquisition and completed rush production within two weeks of the event. Generated over $625,000 in gross profit. • Managed production staff of eight. Improved team performance and process efficiency across department by analyzing historical timelines, statistics and end results. Restructured individual workloads and processes.• Modified senior management’s perspective on identical release timelines and instituted custom tailored timelines based on size and scope of project. Eliminated missed release dates, and established product readiness 30 days prior to release date. • Served as content and creative director while overseeing design and copy on all packaging and marketing materials.

• Reported to EVP - Marketing and managed over 50 new release campaigns annually.• Planned and executed successful media campaigns for all DVD releases including million dollar Sherlock Holmes, Dark Shadows and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre DVDs.• Established and maintained cooperative media relationships while securing critical reviews in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly and other national publications. • Created budgets and directed all advertising campaigns (print, television and online) ranging up to $100,000 dollars. • Wrote and edited all online and print marketing material for product campaigns.

• Reported to CEO and CFO.• Prepared reports for company partners through medical personnel interviews and researched extensively at libraries and on Internet and compiled pertinent data and background materials.• Conducted interviews regarding telemedicine, clinical trials and second opinions with doctors affiliated with all major Boston hospitals.

• Drafted over 25 press releases on behalf of Congressman Kennedy.• Received constituent inquires and prepared solutions for Congressman and staff.• Accompanied Congressman and staff to Massachusetts Democratic Convention in Worcester, MA.

Master Of Science, Journalism

Bachelor Of Science, Journalism

Activities and Societies: BU Men's Soccer The Daily Free Press, Contributing Writer