Provide strategic public relations strategy and execution for clients including Nat Geo WILD, SYFY, The Olympics, and The Washington International Horse Show.• Manage Nat Geo WILD publicity at network, program and talent levels for high profile programs, stunts and talent including Big Cat Week, SharkFest, BarkFest, Safari Live. • Work closely with senior level executives on messaging, speaking opportunities, media requests, and internal communications to position Nat Geo WILD as a creative leader in the cable industry.• Handle crisis and reputation management, working closely with network executives and the legal team to develop response strategies.• Manage the creative design of press kits, promotional materials and video trailers.

Oversee all internal and external communications and marketing efforts, increasing public and industry awareness of Social Solutions and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of internal communications.Led a re-branding effort including a new style guide, website, company brochures, and give-aways.

Manage day-to-day operations of the public relations team, spearheading client strategy, media relations, social media and awards submissions for clients including Bethesda Row, Pike & Rose, Room & Board Furniture, Thompson Creek Windows, Olde Towne Pet Resort and Wine Riot.

Established a speakers bureau for company executives, managed industry events and awards submissions, and helped develop overall communications strategy.

Provided public relations strategy and implemented publicity campaigns, press events, partnerships, crisis communications, executive speaking opportunities, and awards submissions. Managed consultants, budget and junior staff.Implemented program publicity campaigns for many high-profile series and specials, including: PLANET EARTH, MAN vs. WILD, GLOBAL WARMING with TOM BROKAW, MUTUAL OF OMAHA’S WILD KINGDOM, ANIMAL COPS and the AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. PLANET EARTH coverage included The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today Show, CNN, People, Time, Newsweek, Vogue and Wired. PLANET EARTH was cable’s highest-rated natural history program of all time. Social media successes included several trending topics on Twitter, and close to 10,000 tweets, more than 100,000 Facebook fans and thousands of blog posts for a single special.Increased media coverage of the 2004 AKC/Eukanuba National Dog Championship by 273%. 2005 coverage increased an additional 12%.Prepared awards submissions that resulted in 24 awards, including Primetime Emmy, News & Documentary Emmy and Daytime Emmy Awards, Peabody Awards and Dupont Awards (2008 – 2010).