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Seattle, Wa, Us

Mukilteo, Washington, United States

Consultant for the Seattle area's first and only dedicated indoor pickleball facility, supporting sales, marketing, communications, and pro shop

Greater Seattle Area

I provide a suite of strategic communications services from media relations to video production to empower companies, non-profits and other organizations and individuals to achieve their communications goals. Services include:*Providing media relations strategy and securing national and local earned media for clients ranging from Microsoft and Amazon to professional associations and non-profits.*Writing of diverse content including blogs, executive communications and press… Show more I provide a suite of strategic communications services from media relations to video production to empower companies, non-profits and other organizations and individuals to achieve their communications goals. Services include:*Providing media relations strategy and securing national and local earned media for clients ranging from Microsoft and Amazon to professional associations and non-profits.*Writing of diverse content including blogs, executive communications and press releases*Production of videos, podcasts and other content*Coordination and management of trade shows, webinars and other appearances *Social media strategy and execution *Web site design and administration*Media training Current and recent clients include Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, Fearey Group, Victoria's Secret, University of Washington Medicine, Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance and many others Show less

Seattle, Washington, United States

Serving Fearey Group clients with array of strategic communications services including:*Media relations*Media and presentation training*Legislative advocacy*Podcasting

Everett, Washington, United States

Development and execution of new, comprehensive earned and owned media and content program for growing public benefit corporation focused on ending unsheltered homelessness and disaster relief. Pitched and earned widespread local and national media coverage(broadcast, print and digital) including NBC, CBS, Voice of America, AP and markets including Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Sacramento, Seattle, Portland Managed two PR agencies Wrote and placed influential thought leadership articles for… Show more Development and execution of new, comprehensive earned and owned media and content program for growing public benefit corporation focused on ending unsheltered homelessness and disaster relief. Pitched and earned widespread local and national media coverage(broadcast, print and digital) including NBC, CBS, Voice of America, AP and markets including Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Sacramento, Seattle, Portland Managed two PR agencies Wrote and placed influential thought leadership articles for CEO Partnered with local, state, and federal governments on successful media activities Integrated strategic communications to enhance and influence government and community relations on behalf of disparate stakeholders. Development of crisis communications plan. Show less

Bellevue, Washington, United States

In this contract role, I lead all communications activity for the 5G Open Innovation Lab, a technology ecosystem bringing together enterprise and platform partners including Microsoft, Intel, T-Mobile and over one dozen other leading companies with select startups to accelerate development and deployment of next generation solutions. Scope of work includes:*Regularly develop and execute media relations strategy and secure national and local earned media*Provide media training for… Show more In this contract role, I lead all communications activity for the 5G Open Innovation Lab, a technology ecosystem bringing together enterprise and platform partners including Microsoft, Intel, T-Mobile and over one dozen other leading companies with select startups to accelerate development and deployment of next generation solutions. Scope of work includes:*Regularly develop and execute media relations strategy and secure national and local earned media*Provide media training for Lab leadership*Write diverse content including blogs, executive communications and press releases*Coordinate and manage trade show, webinar and other appearances for Lab leadership*Produce videos, podcasts and other content*Oversee social media strategy and execution *Manage and administer web site design and content Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Hosted and produced weekly golf radio show and podcast aired weekends Sportsradio 950 KJR in Seattle during the season and distributed on-demand via the iHeartRadio app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more year round.

Seattle

As an Emmy and RTNDA-award winning journalist, I enterprised, reported, wrote and produced daily audio and written news stories and longform features for KIRO Radio and MyNorthwest.com, and contributed news stories aired nationally on the CBS radio network.An avid golfer, I also hosted Tees and Trips Radio, a weekly golf and travel show on KIRO Radio and KIRO Radio.com.In addition to creating original content, I also created content for, edited and administered MyNorthwest.com… Show more As an Emmy and RTNDA-award winning journalist, I enterprised, reported, wrote and produced daily audio and written news stories and longform features for KIRO Radio and MyNorthwest.com, and contributed news stories aired nationally on the CBS radio network.An avid golfer, I also hosted Tees and Trips Radio, a weekly golf and travel show on KIRO Radio and KIRO Radio.com.In addition to creating original content, I also created content for, edited and administered MyNorthwest.com utilizing HTML, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition, Word Press, a proprietary content management system and other tools. Successfully customized, analyzed and maximized the reach of our content via social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other sites by leveraging tools including Google Analytics and Omniture.Director, Bonneville Seattle Charity of Month program. In partnership with our SHARE board and the Seattle Seahawks, I produced monthly PSA's and news features with honorees and coordinated future coverage. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Conceived, produced and managed broadcast-centric strategic communications campaigns for international audiences and events with an emphasis on Microsoft clients (including Corporate, Windows and Windows Mobile) to include media relations; audio/video production of case studies, video and audio news releases, satellite media tours; media training. Secured coverage for client initiatives with global and national networks including CNN, ABC, BBC, CBS, NBC. Worked directly with Bill Gates, Steve… Show more Conceived, produced and managed broadcast-centric strategic communications campaigns for international audiences and events with an emphasis on Microsoft clients (including Corporate, Windows and Windows Mobile) to include media relations; audio/video production of case studies, video and audio news releases, satellite media tours; media training. Secured coverage for client initiatives with global and national networks including CNN, ABC, BBC, CBS, NBC. Worked directly with Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Jeff Raikes and other top executives producing satellite media tours, video news releases and other broadcast initiatives.Successfully identified and recruited new clients and increased revenues from existing clients by conceiving, creating and executing value added services and programs. Show less

New York/Seattle

Conceived, produced and managed broadcast-centric strategic communications campaigns for international audiences and events for clients including Microsoft (Corporate, Windows, Xbox, Office and others), Clinton Global Initiative, Boeing and Gateway to include media relations; audio/video production of case studies, video and audio news releases, satellite media tours; media training. Worked directly with Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Jeff Raikes and other top executives producing satellite media… Show more Conceived, produced and managed broadcast-centric strategic communications campaigns for international audiences and events for clients including Microsoft (Corporate, Windows, Xbox, Office and others), Clinton Global Initiative, Boeing and Gateway to include media relations; audio/video production of case studies, video and audio news releases, satellite media tours; media training. Worked directly with Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Jeff Raikes and other top executives producing satellite media tours, video news releases and other broadcast initiatives.• Firm acquired by Weber Shandwick Show less

Greater Seattle Area

As Senior Account Executive in electronic media group, specialized in creation, management and execution of strategic communications campaigns with emphasis on global broadcast outlets to include media relations, video and audio news release production and distribution, satellite media tours, media training and event management for clients including Microsoft, Victoria's Secret, SAP and others. Successfully secured coverage on international and national outlets including CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC… Show more As Senior Account Executive in electronic media group, specialized in creation, management and execution of strategic communications campaigns with emphasis on global broadcast outlets to include media relations, video and audio news release production and distribution, satellite media tours, media training and event management for clients including Microsoft, Victoria's Secret, SAP and others. Successfully secured coverage on international and national outlets including CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, NPR. Show less

Seattle

News reporter with emphasis on technology, aviation and government. Provided live and produced news coverage for KOMO TV and ABC network including breaking news stories such as WTO riots, Boeing merger and other high-profile coverage. Regional Emmy award winner.

Greater Seattle Area

Reported, wrote and produced daily news stories and anchored newscasts for KOMO Radio and ABC Radio Network. Washington state capitol correspondent providing daily coverage of legislature, governor and related agencies in Olympia during legislative session. RTNDA/Edward R. Murrow Award winner for daily and breaking news coverage. Hosted weekly news/lifestyle talk show.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As a radio correspondent for Potomac Radio News, provided live and recorded news coverage of Congress, White House, Supreme Court and other government agencies to CBS Radio Network, USA Radio Network and other clients including Florida News Network, Virginia News Network, Bloomfield News Network, Network Indiana.

Ma, Journalism/Public Affairs

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Radio, Tv And Film