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Responsibilities included:- Reported directly to the company's CEO, serving as a strategic guide and company evangelist - Grew the client footprint through delivery of quality talent solutions, leveraging a proven methodology for needs assessment, talent acquisition, onboarding and management - Developed messaging and sales enablement tools (pitch decks, case studies, data sheets) to educate clients about Simplicity's unique hybrid approach- Built and managed a talent division in order to fill open requisitions "fast and right" - Hired and managed the sales team responsible for selling in opportunities; which resulted in repeat business and client satisfaction- Managed the client and procurement relationships at Microsoft, T-Mobile, Amazon, Amazon Web Services, Alaska, Savers, and smaller start-up companies- Created training materials and facilitated training programs for new hires - Partnered with HR and Finance to ensure all of the day-to-day operations were met and goals achieved- Crafted and submitted RFPs in order to win new business and retain existing accounts- Secured net new client opportunities in order to diversify the existing businessHighlights:- Increased sales by 30% YOY through exceptional client service, talent marketing, and relationship management- Signed MSAs with T-Mobile, Alaska, Committee for Children, Savers Value Village, Open Wager, and more- Won several RFPs worth millions of dollars in repeat and new business; developed the process to ensure a timely and accurate response- Helped to curate a phenomenal talent community through "word of mouth" and digital/social media campaigns- Generated new business opportunities by promoting referral programs and highlighting project success to the consultant community- Operationalized the outsourced model, both internally and externally for clients at Microsoft- Managed the communication strategy for Microsoft's External Staffing Policy

I led the business functions and Account Management team for several key divisions at Microsoft, including Worldwide Commercial Business, Marketing Consumer Business, Finance, HR, CELA and Business Development for Canada and North America. I worked closely with the University Recruiting Operations team to build and augment current hiring practices for non-engineering clients with a goal of efficiency, consistency and exceptional candidate experience.

For nearly three years, I was responsible for leading the consumer PR strategy and US launch campaign for Kinect for Xbox 360. Immediately following the Kinect launch, borrowing from a lifelong passion in retail and consumer technology, I led the first-ever enterprise partner program for the Microsoft Stores team, in the NSO division. In this leadership position, I wore many hats, including strategic input for new store openings, executive management, and internal/store operations communications.

• Recruited principally to drive a portion of the global, consumer PR campaign to launch Xbox 360.• Lead a diverse team of communications experts to plan and execute on a creative, consumer launch strategy, focused on Xbox Live and Platform initiatives.

• Managed consumer public relations programs for Microsoft’s Xbox and Xbox Live. Highlights include:• Designed and executed community relations program for Xbox Live titled “Operation: Live Connections” through a partnership with the United Services Organizations (USO) and the United States Air Force. • Managed the launch of the first entertainment add-on feature for the Xbox console, “Xbox Music Mixer” which resulted in more than 120 million gross impressions and the ability to tell the Xbox innovation story to casual and serious gamers alike.• Planned and implemented comprehensive PR campaigns for several consumer accounts, including: Microsoft’s MSN, REI, and Value Village/Savers.

• Provided interim senior level PR support for the Xbox Live business.• Worked collaboratively with product and marketing teams to drive media relations activities (conceptualized XBL Rock the Vote campaign, XBL Video Store media blast campaign, LIVE Service Outage crisis communications, etc…)• Acted as liaison between the Microsoft team and Edelman/agency on open issues and action items.• Supported 3rd partner announcements and managed approval process and media outreach strategies.• Assisted on ad-hoc programs

• Marketing/PR consultant responsible for working with small business looking to increase brand awareness; drive sales through marketing, advertising, promotions and events. Highlights include:o Produced :30 television spots and handled all media buys and planningo Worked with advertising design firm to create print ads for local and national publicationso Organized and participated in cross promotional events leveraging consumer brands

• Co-founded Seattle-based agency focused on delivering integrated marketing and communication services to clients in technology and entertainment industries.• Retained by Microsoft’s OEM Division to work on the launch of Windows XP, handling PR and marketing for leading technology and hardware partners including IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, and Sony.• Hired by AtomShockwave Corp. to manage PR and marketing for the launch of newly revised websites: www.atomfilms.com and www.shockwave.com, resulting in coverage from Associated Press, C/Net News.com, Variety and TV Guide.

• Collaborated with the CEO and CMO to establish AtomFilms as a leader in short form entertainment via globally produced and executed marketing programs and initiatives.• Delivered integrated media campaigns with strategic partners, including: Apple QuickTime, Ford Motor Company, HBO/Cinemax, iBeam, Intel, Microsoft, PacketVideo, Paramount Pictures, RealNetworks, Showtime Networks, Sony, USC School of Cinema-Television, Volkswagen, and Warner Bros.• Managed PR and event planning for film screenings and International film festivals (Cannes, Sundance Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival and SXSW).• Responsible for internal corporate communications, messaging and global communication programs within the organization.• Garnered national and international media coverage including: Wall Street Journal (2/9/01, front page, CEO profile), • Secured positive broadcast media coverage on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, TechTV, and local radio and television news outlets.