Lead brand, communications and content strategist for IMCD throughout the Americas region for life science and industrial markets such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food and nutrition, personal care, cosmetics, HI&I, paint and coatings, plastics, oil and gas.

Lead communications and content strategist for IMCD throughout the Americas region for a variety of industries within life sciences and industrial markets.

Marketing communications strategist responsible for shaping and maintaining the public and internal image of this world-class, award-winning distributor of specialty ingredients and raw materials. As director of the marketing operations of this industry leading organization, I oversaw and executed all marketing communications strategies for the six distribution business units at HORN, plus its subsidiaries including HS Services, Nutri Granulations and Fragrance West (prior to the Agilex Fragrances acquisition), until its acquisition by IMCD.Industries include: health/nutrition (nutraceuticals, food technology, sports nutrition), pet food, personal care/cosmetics, coatings, advanced materials, oil and gas.

As marketing director for HORN, the parent company of Fragrance West, I was also the marketing communications strategist for the only fragrance laboratory and manufacturer on the West Coast until its sale to Agilex Fragrances. Projects include tradeshow strategies, website design and development, brochure design and development, copy writing, email marketing, etc.

- Represented the company as the corporate spokesperson by fielding and directing responses to media and external inquiries. - Developed ideas and opportunities for feature articles and media interviews to promote awareness of the company, its products and subject matter experts. - Advised on the strategic presentation of the company for media and external opportunities.

Ella developed and implemented award-winning communications programs that built awareness for clients in various industry settings including healthcare, medical device, business-to-business, public education, among others. Clientele included Procter & Gamble Professional, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Aurora Imaging Technology, Pfister (Black & Decker), and the Network for a Healthy California. Work recognized with PRSA awards including Bronze Anvil, PROTOS and PRism.

Experience in consumer, health care, B2B and social marketing.Ella’s communications work at PainePR has been recognized by both the Orange County and Los Angeles chapters of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Supported boutique agency in executing media relations/communications campaigns and programs for NASDAQ-traded companies.