Kendra Riley Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Az

Dawning Public Relations specializes in the hospitality, food and beverage, sports, retail and lifestyle industries to develop and implement public relations, community relations, event planning and social media campaigns and initiatives, which encompass everything from writing (be it press releases, ad copy and blogs) and establishing a brand presence within the community and with key stakeholders to social media strategies and tactics and securing coverage for clients in local, regional and national media outlets.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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Paradise Valley, Az

As Director of Communications, Kendra planned and implemented all public relations and social media initiatives for the resort, LON's at the Hermosa and LON's Last Drop, which included outreach to local, regional and national media; management of all social media channels and other digital outlets for the property; as well as ongoing community relations initiatives.Under her direction, press coverage increased by 300% (and included press hits in The Wall Street Journal, Self Magazine, Wine Spectator, and Huffington Post, to name a few), social media followers more than doubled (in addition to having created a digital presence that did not exist prior on some channels), and she aided the resort in receiving some its top accolades, including being named one of the Top 12 Hotels in the Southwest by Conde Nast Traveler, the Best Romantic Boutique Hotel by USA Today, one of the Top 500 Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure, and many more.

Phoenix, Az

Planned and oversaw strategic public relations/marketing/social media activities for 7-10 clientele; developed and executed proposals and annual plans for clientele; nominated firm and clientele for industry awards/recognitions; drafted and distributed press releases, bylines, media advisories; and pitched stories for clientele across variety of industries including food & beverage, hospitality, gaming, education, government and and non-profit industries.

Scottsdale, Az

Formerly PRIME 3, the company merged with Rose & Allyn on October 1, 2010 and offers a variety of services, including public relations, event planning, crisis communication, public affairs and political consulting.Responsibilities as Director of PR included overseeing strategic public relations/marketing activities for 25 + clientele, developing/executing PR plans, writing/distributing press releases, and pitching stories for clientele across variety of industries including food & beverage, hospitality, healthcare, education, law, sporting events and non-profit industries.Also advised/managed clients' social media strategies, consult/negotiate ad buys, consult/negotiate ad buys, work with clients’ in-house PR reps/firms to achieve broader PR initiatives, in addition to managing and delegating responsibilities to employees and interns.

Phoenix, Az

Oversaw strategic public relations activities for all clientele, developed and executed annual PR plans and tactics, advised/taught clients’ social media strategies, worked with clients' in-house PR reps to achieve broader PR initiatives/goals and delegated responsibilities to Project Managers and interns. Responsibilities also included writing/distributing press releases and pitching stories for over 20 clientele including professional athletes, restaurant, hospitality, retail, technology and non-profit industries, aiding in the planning/management of corporate parties, grand openings, fundraisers and events, in addition to maintaining/developing local, national and international media contacts and relationships.

Phoenix, Az

Provided support services for Account Directors, while training and managing interns, and writing press releases/pitching for various industries, including air travel, radio and various restaurants.

Wrote and distributed press releases, press kits and coordinated promotions for over 20 clientele including hospitality, healthcare, restaurant, retail, and non-profit industries. Aided in the planning of corporate parties, conferences, and events such as the Scottsdale Culinary Festival, the grand opening of Kimpton Hotel’s Firesky Resort & Spa and various fundraisers, while also maintaining/developing media relationships and securing local, national and international coverage.

Phoenix, Az

Wrote and distributed press releases for both Ballet Arizona and The School of Ballet Arizona, wrote all articles for quarterly subscriber newsletters, worked with members of the media to schedule interviews and photo shoots and worked with local PR firm to further increase awareness of Ballet Arizona throughout Arizona and across the United States. Also acted as Staff Liaison to the Volunteer Corps, managing and delegating responsibilities for 200+ individuals.

Bachelor Of Arts, Media Arts With An Emphasis In The Industries, Business

Graphic Design