In my role as Communications Manager at Albemarle Corporation, I led the development of external communication strategies to promote our sustainability goals. By collaborating with internal stakeholders, I successfully brought these initiatives to key audiences, empowering global employees to advocate for sustainability through internal communications. As a result, we achieved increased awareness and support for Albemarle's sustainability narrative.

In my role as External Communications Manager at Albemarle Corporation, I served as the global media contact, managing all media requests and opportunities for company executives. I coordinated media interviews, prepared messaging, and ensured timely press releases, particularly during earnings periods. Additionally, I led the development and launch of the annual Sustainability Report in collaboration with internal subject matter experts.

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As a Senior Account Manager at The South Agency, I spearheaded client relationships with industry leaders like Volvo Trucks North America and MetLife. My role involved leading strategic communications and collaborating with a team to drive successful digital marketing campaigns.

In my role as a Public Relations Consultant, I offered tailored public relations strategies and executed successful media outreach campaigns for a diverse range of clients. I provided strategic counsel to agency partners, ensuring their messaging aligned with their goals and values. Through my work with clients like Wells Fargo Championship and Tizzerts Bakery, I honed my skills in event planning and media relations, delivering impactful results in a dynamic industry.

Served as day-to-day client contact for the world’s largest spirits producer and distributor, Diageo. Brands including Crown Royal, Piehole Whiskey and Diageo Chateau & Estate wine brands. Created, executed and managed year-round consumer-driven programming for category leading brands.Led creative planning and execution of national product launches including, Crown Royal XO, Crown Royal Monarch 75th Anniversary Blend, Chateau La Paws wine brand and Crown Royal Regal Apple, the leading flavored whisky innovation in the country. Developed and executed numerous regional and national media influencer and blogger programs resulting in positive brand mentions, consumer engagement and a growing network of influencers loyal to brands

Serves as day-to-day client contact for leading consumer brand Allstate Insurance Company. Provides client with strategic counsel for public relations activity including (but not limited to) traditional media relations, social media efforts and event planning/execution for a variety of client programs and sponsorships within the lifestyle and sports categories.

Public relations AE for Allstate client. Conduct media tours, media relations, program launches and activations on a strategic and national level in support of Allstate's sports sponsorships and partnerships including college football, power sports and Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• Managed PR accounts for LGA clients like OrthoCarolina and Quail Hollow Championship, overseeing event planning, media relations, and social media strategies.• Collaborated with team members to execute successful PR campaigns, resulting in increased brand visibility and positive media coverage.• Developed strong relationships with key media contacts to secure press coverage and enhance client reputation.

• Supported public relations staff on various accounts including OrthoCarolina, Championships at The Palisades, and Piedmont Natural Gas.• Integrated social media into key accounts, generating local and national publicity.• Developed relationships with media locally, regionally, and nationally, securing media opportunities.

• Provided public relations support to LGA PR department for clients such as Piedmont Natural Gas and OrthoCarolina.• Successfully secured media opportunities in print and television, generating significant coverage locally and regionally.• Assisted in planning and executing events, working closely with upper-level management to develop media lists and monitor placements.

Provided support to tournament staff on various tasks including coordinating sponsor packages, mailing member information, organizing tournament documents and assisting with on-site tournament operations.