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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Executive speech writer, content consultant and presenter coach at award-winning experiential events company with full-service strategic, creative and production agency services specializing in live, virtual and hybrid events globally. We are audience-engagement experts, adept at keenly understanding client objectives across multiple industries, always.

World Headquarters - Santa Clarita, CA

• Added to my previous role as VP, public relations, my accountability expanded to include internal communications, employee events and engagement to reach more than 28,000 employees globally at sea and ashore. Led the.
• Provided strategic direction for executive messaging and remarks for media interviews, industry/trade appearances. Led strategy and production management of all consumer and employee events.
• Managed multiple agency partners and service providers including public relations agency, video production, news release distribution, media monitoring, brand partnerships, live & virtual events and ceremonies.
• Provided counsel to executives on all aspects and matters of protocol, diplomacy and intercultural business etiquette utilizing training as a graduate of The Protocol School of Washington.
• Represented Princess Cruises on the boards of directors for Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation.

World Headquarters - Santa Clarita, CA

• Accountable for media relations, publicity, social media, community relations, executive communications, ship introductions, ceremonies and special events. Provided strategic direction on all messaging for product and.
• Provided executive leadership for the creative and production management of high-profile events including new ship launch dedications and official naming ceremonies globally, while engaging with the offices of elected.
• Directed media relations strategy for extensive familiarization (FAM) program hosting more than 100 journalists and travel bloggers in addition to 60 social media paid influencers and content creators annually
• Successfully secured Hollywood Walk of Fame recognition for Princess Cruises and the original cast of The Love Boat for their impact on television history. Only the fourth consumer brand to have a presence on the walk.
• Provided counsel and messaging to executives on key business matters and recommended strategic and creative initiatives to drive business, generate media impressions and engagement with key stakeholders.

North America - Santa Clarita, CA

Developed programs to meet the company's annual sales revenue goals ($900 million annually) and led the North America field sales team (46 teammates) representing both Princess Cruises and Cunard Line to travel agents in the United States and Canada. Provided strategic marketing guidance to help travel agencies increase their cruise business with both.

Valencia, California

Directed strategic brand marketing, advertising, direct mail, search engine marketing (SEM), public relations, social media, special events, protocol, incident response and crisis communication for the fleet of British luxury ocean liners: QUEEN MARY 2, QUEEN VICTORIA, and QUEEN ELIZABETH (launched Oct 2010). Accountable for North America customer sourcing.

Valencia, California

Directed public relations, media relations, social media, special events, incident response, crisis communication and protocol for fleet of luxury ocean liners: QUEEN MARY 2, QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 (QE2) and QUEEN VICTORIA (launched in 2007). Collaborated with port city officials, especially New York, for support and participation during high-profile ship.

Beverly Hills, California

Directed public relations, media relations, partnership promotions and special events for world-famous luxury hotel. Co-directed hotel repositioning with Director of Sales & Marketing and managed publicity campaign following an $85 million renovation. Developed and executed events celebrating the iconic hotel’s 50th Anniversary, managed media covering the.

San Francisco And Los Angeles

Marketing communications, brand strategy and business development consulting for small business and emerging companies. Public relations and media relations consulting.

San Francisco, CA

Formed LLC to design and produce first website retailing custom upholstered furniture with orders manufactured and delivered in four weeks or less. Included the development of website user experience and proprietary shopping cart solution designed to facilitate fabric, wood color and detail finish customizations on more than 50 furniture styles.

Burbank, California

Managed creative development of film & TV style guides for consumer products suppliers on projects including Tarzan, Toy Story 2, Inspector Gadget, and special projects for product launches including Fantasia 2000.

World Headquarters, Beverly Hills, California

Managed the redesign and phased implementation of new HILTON brand identity used by over 4,000 properties globally. Successfully managed $1.3 million budget covering global research, design exploration, brand management style-guide and implementation.Reported to Vice President Brand Communications.Agency Partner: Enterprise Identity Group (New York and.

Bachelor'S Degree, Telecommunication With Public Relations (Minor)

Licensed Trainer, Intercultural Business Etiquette And Protocol

Intercultural Etiquette and Protocol Trainer is a comprehensive ten-week program providing expert, interactive instruction preparing.

Protocol Officer Training - Certificate, Protocol And Diplomacy

Activities and Societies: Chairperson, 2019 Global Education Summit celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Protocol School of.

Ontology

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Bachelor'S Degree, Telecommunication With Public Relations (Minor)

Activities and Societies: Drum Major - MSU Spartan Marching Band (1986-1989) 1988 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade & Rose Bowl Game.