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I led all external communications efforts for the 1,200+ person global communications agency, including thought-leadership, media relations, crisis communications, events, executive visibility and facilitating sponsorship opportunities, working closely with the agency's c-suite and senior executives around the world. I worked alongside the marcomms practice head to develop and execute the consultancy’s global marketing and communications strategy and define departmental processes. In my role, I regularly cross collaborated with practices across the agency to execute integrated marketing and communications programs for department-specific announcements as well as new consultancy offerings. I additionally led the awards program for the agency and key individuals. My efforts resulted in major recognitions including PRovoke Media Agency of the Year, PRovoke Media Best Agencies to Work For, PRWeek Women of Distinction, Ragan / PR Daily’s Top Agencies and PRWeek Agency of the Year (nominee).

I served as the head of communications for Nebo, one of the southeast’s leading independently owned digital marketing agencies, working closely with the company's founders and executive leadership team to drive Nebo's marketing strategy as well as all internal and external communications. My role was responsible for leading company initiatives related to branding, messaging, partnership cultivation, relationship building, executive visibility, sponsorship facilitation, thought-leadership as well as planning and execution of public-facing events. I was additionally responsible for overseeing our company's inclusion team to lead Nebo’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as well as cultural awareness initiatives. I also played an integral role in the concepting, planning and execution of our company's social and culture programs and events. I also supported our human resources and marketing departments in driving in various recruitment initiatives. I led efforts in planning, crafting and disseminating company-wide announcements as well as advising on any HR-related company updates and as PR-centric external messaging. Within this role, I worked across departments to help drive integrated marketing initiatives including PR, content marketing, social media marketing, email, website and design efforts.

I served as the department head for Nebo's public relations practice, overseeing strategy development and execution of integrated public relations programs as well as driving new business for the department. Under my leadership, Nebo was named Digital Public Relations Agency of the Year by PR News, and our public relations campaigns were recognized by SABRE Awards, Ragan's PR Daily, PR News and American Marketing Association Atlanta (AMA Atlanta). My areas of expertise include integrated strategy and creative campaign development, media relations, thought-leadership promotion, crisis communications, content marketing, social media marketing and event planning. Key client experience has included Hyatt Regency Atlanta (and property's restaurants: Polaris, Sway and Twenty-Two Storys), Choose ATL, Campaign to Save the Eames House (on behalf of the Eames Foundation), Build the BeltLine (on behalf of the Atlanta BeltLine), Rescue Pledge, Post Properties, Girl Up (United Nations initiative), Gas South and SweetWater Brewing.

Greater Atlanta Area

Greater Atlanta Area

During my time at Cohn & Wolfe, I oversaw impactful public relations programs for a variety of consumer, hospitality and real estate brands. I also served as the sole representative in the Atlanta office for Cohn & Wolfe's Global Digital Team, driving social and digital communication initiatives for the office's client portfolio. I was responsible for managing robust media outreach programs and established solid relationships with targeted media contacts, facilitating placements in key outlets, including Boston Herald, Chicago Tribune, Martha Stewart Living, Southern Living, Star! Magazine, Women's World as well as local publications such as The Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta Magazine and Creative Loafing. I was successful in leading and executing all logistics of media events and new product launches and secured attendance from top tier and targeted outlets for various events, including Allure, InStyle, Real Simple and Women's Day.Key Client Experience - Consumer Goods: 3M's Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tape, ScotchBlue Painter's Tape, Scotch Tough Duct Tape, TEKK Protection Brand and Red Toolbox (line of ergonomically designed children's toys). Food: Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs, Smucker's Orchard's Finest Fruit Preserves, Smucker's Toppings and Jif. Hospitality, Retail, Restaurants and Real Estate: Atlantic Station, TWELVE Hotel & Residences, Novare Group, Cousins Properties, Walmart, Darden Restaurants (Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52) and Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Greater Atlanta Area

Greater Atlanta Area

Greater Atlanta Area

Greater Atlanta Area