As Voxus PR’s cybersecurity program director, I provide strategic and supervisory communications and public relations support for multiple client accounts including WatchGuard Technologies and NetAlly.

I joined Synopsys through its acquisition of NTT Application Security and played an integral role in the planning and execution of strategic, global communications programs aimed at building awareness and preference for the Synopsys Software Integrity Group brand, its spokespeople and cybersecurity products. Led global ‘rapid response’ media efforts that generated more than 500 pieces of coverage—including mentions in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Reuters—representing 18% of total coverage volumeOwned all aspects of the global spokesperson and thought leadership program, which featured more than 50 subject matter experts who appeared in nearly 80% of all company media coverageManaged external agency teams across the United States, United Kingdom, DACH, Australia-New Zealand, Mainland China, Singapore and Japan Headed up NTT Application Security’s analyst relations program and built relationships with key cybersecurity analysts through regular briefings, inquiries and advisory daysQuarterbacked submissions for key industry analyst vendor evaluations including the Gartner Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave and IDC MarketScapeOverhauled global awards and speaking opportunities program, drove cross-functional collaboration with executives, product teams, sales and channel leaders to earn 15 winning submissions in FY23 recognizing Synopsys’ products, leadership and channel program Drafted best-in-class press releases, analyst correspondence, blog posts, white papers, executive op-eds, rapid response commentary and go-to-market product messagingMaintained ownership of reporting and competitive analysis for the program using data to inform internal and external teams and also continuously refine and improve the effectiveness of communication strategies

Formerly WhiteHat Security, I defined the scope and strategy of public relations, analyst relations and social media in addition to managing two direct reports and three agency teams. I played a leading role in the organizational re-brand following WhiteHat’s acquisition by NTT Ltd., as well as the GTM messaging for the company’s new WhiteHat Vantage Platform

At BigCommerce, I was tasked with heading-up the day-to-day execution of the SaaS e-commerce startup’s global public relations and formed the company’s first analyst relations program and participated in seven B2C and B2B-focused e-commerce platform analyst evaluations (e.g., Gartner Magic Quadrant) during my tenure.- Established company’s analyst relations program and internal knowledgebase of relevant industry research- Orchestrated the communications strategy and drafted press materials announcing Instagram partnershipthat drove an immediate 85% increase in stock price and $2B+ rise in market cap following its publication- Cultivated over 100% YoY growth across PR KPIs and significantly improved company’s positioning inkey analyst evaluations including the Gartner Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave and IDC MarketScape

Sole proprietor of boutique public relations consultancy focused on serving emerging Austin-based tech startups and consumer brands including Modernize, Gigmark, the Texas Craft Brewers Guild and more.

I led the conceptualization, execution and measurement of experiential marketing programs leveraging MillerCoors’ sports and entertainment sponsorships including Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW, the University of Texas Athletics, as well as the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks.

As the media relations lead for several key B2C & B2B accounts represented by the global communications agency including Hewlett-Packard, SXSW, British Airways and the CITE and DEMO Conferences, I routinely drafted best in-class press releases, fact sheets, bylined articles and pitch materials that produced coverage in top-tier tech, business, consumer and industry publications including The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Forbes and more.

During my internship at MTV, I largely focused on supporting senior team members with media relations, press events and reporting activities for The Beatles: Rock Band launch and the 2009 MTV VMAs.

Led media relations efforts for an event that raised over $15,000 for Special Olympics Missouri