Provide comprehensive public relations support, brand development, and marketing services.Sample Client Portfolio:Hampton Roads Workforce Council Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern ShoreHampton Roads Community Action Program Hampton Roads Community FoundationYMCA of South Hampton RoadsBlack BRANDVOLUNTEER Hampton RoadsLISC Hampton Roads

Managed relationships with media and clients; Structured and coordinated strategic and tactical planning; Managed trade shows and industry events, as well as media and analyst tours; Coordinated product launches; Wrote and edited news releases, bylined articles, customer case studies, and speaker/award nominations; Prepared backgrounders, bios, fact sheets, and pitch letters; Assisted in the research and preparation of new business proposals; Tracked and analyzed media coverage; Supervised Account Executives, Account Coordinators, and Interns.Clients: Oracle (Healthcare/Life Sciences, & Financial Services) Unisys (Federal); IdenTrust; NetGain; Tandberg

Supported the Communications Department in cultivating relationships with external audiences, specifically media and donors; Wrote press releases, alerts and advisories, and public service announcements; Managed radio program (developed scripts for the executive director, scheduled and selected appropriate radio spots, organized radio campaigns, and assisted in contract negotiation); Wrote website copy and articles for the newsletter; Developed internal media relations policy and public relations strategy; Assisted with event planning and execution.