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Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, California, US

• Manage digital marketing departments at Skybound Entertainment, the multi-platform entertainment company responsible for The Walking Dead, Invincible, and Impact Winter. Lead all go-to-market digital content strategies.
• Successfully established the social media and community department and expanded all content marketing initiatives with the launch of ten digital channels including TikTok, Discord and Reddit.
• 2023 highlights: Over 1.5 million new followers, 300 million video views, 43 million engagements and 1.9 million shares; a 777% increase in engagements and 2000% increase in video views.
• Directed the global launch of several video games including The Callisto Protocol, WrestleQuest, and Invincible Presents: Atom Eve.
• Led all live-event digital marketing strategies including San Diego Comic-Con, netting 17 million video views, 2 million engagements, 1.7 million likes and half a billion impressions at SDCC.
• Built community department, driving a 300% increase in growth on Discord and Reddit.

Philadelphia, PA, US

• Oversaw all marketing communications and community strategies for G4, the gaming and fandom network owned and operated by Comcast Spectacor.Accomplishments:
• Developed and led the go-to-market communications strategy for the network launch, resulting in over 4 billion earned media impressions in the six weeks leading up to the premiere.
• Spearheaded all external communications tactics, including the creation and distribution of press releases and press kits, establishment of media partnerships, submission of panels and awards, management of crisis.
• Ran the community management department, driving significant growth and retention on primary community channels such as Reddit and Discord.

Boulder, Colorado, US

• Developed and implemented all marketing, communications, social media strategies, and strategic brand partnerships for e-commerce brand specializing in clothing and accessories.Accomplishments:
• Executed global strategic partnerships from initial outreach to product launch with brands including OREO, PlayStation, the NFLPA and Budweiser.
• Managed Shinesty’s affiliate program and platforms along with paid social for partnerships.
• Fostered and maintained all influencer outreach and relationships for product and digital exposure.
• Content Marketing Awards Winner for Best Social Media Campaign and Best Publication.

Pasadena, CA, US

• Head of social media department for Brainjolt Media, the parent company of two Top 30 Quantcast sites (22 Words and MagiQuiz). Crafted and developed all strategies for Brainjolt's five Facebook pages, six Facebook Show.
• Managed all social media partnerships, executing content sharing, cross-posting, and engagement campaigns.
• Initiated 93% increase in interaction rate YoY, 1.8 billion video views, averaged 150 million monthly reach, and 250,000 new Likes on 22 Words Facebook page.
• Fostered 123% interaction increase, 40% follower increase, and tripled post cadence on Brainjolt's Instagram pages.
• Head of communications department, managing internal and external communications.

Austin, TX, US

• Led all social media, digital marketing, and communications strategies for all of Chive Media Group’s verticals including digital publishing, e-commerce, charity, and OTT initiatives.Accomplishments:
• Led all social media content creators, editors, and data teams, initiating a 300% growth in likes, 250% growth in Instagram followers, and 200% growth in video views in an 18-month span.
• Head of community relations to over 200 regional fan-groups responsible for over $10 million raised for charity.
• Led the go-to-market strategies for the William Murray Golf brand in partnership with Bill Murray and Murray Bros., LLC and the OTT network, Atmosphere TV.
• Digiday Brand Award Winner for Best Brand Platform (Atmosphere TV).

New York City, NY, US

• Developed and implemented communications strategies for the G4TV Network and its flagship programs including American Ninja Warrior, Attack of the Show!, X-Play, and G4's live event coverage of Comic-Con and E3.
• Secured and arranged media appearances and branded events for executives, production and digital staff.
• Expert positioning of network talent tied to key branding initiatives.
• Oversaw junior staff and acted as the main point of contact for network publicity.
• Crafted and oversaw all PR strategies for the network’s programming and digital initiatives.
• Secured regular and influential media coverage with top-tier enthusiast and consumer media outlets that drove viewership and exposure.

Los Angeles, California, US

• Accounts: HBO, The Pokémon Company International, SEGA, 20th Century Fox Consumer Products, Nickelodeon Consumer Products
• Managed team members and acted as main client contact.
• Secured regular coverage with top-tier enthusiast and consumer media outlets.
• Created press materials for product announcements.
• Conceptualized and led successful campaigns for initiatives.

Fort Collins, CO, US

• Organized and executed fundraisers and large-scale events.
• Handled daily communication with clients.
• Conducted all online research and development.
• Created and distributed press releases for all announcements.
• Responsible for all social media/marketing.

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies