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Plymouth, Mi, Us

Webberville, Michigan, Us

Lead all brand, marketing, corporate partnerships, CRM, and external communications strategies across two distinct business including Primitiv and Primitiv Performance. Spearhead growth and innovation for Primitiv Performance’s CBD drink mix and topical cream, while overseeing corporate partnership activations with Ford Field and the Detroit Tigers. Oversee regional marketing campaigns for the company's wholesale product that is sold in over 100 stores throughout Michigan and multi-state retail sales & marketing strategies tied to its brick-and-mortar location on the border of Southwest Michigan.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Led the agency's national publicity team with a focus on business development and client relations in the hospitality, live entertainment, and travel & tourism industries. Managed teams based out of key media markets including Boston, Detroit, New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Key stakeholder in the company's multi-discipline cross-selling strategy across owned, earned, and paid verticals.

Built LFC from a Vegas start-up to one of the industry's most sought-after small-size brand communications firms with a focus in hospitality and live entertainment, with a yearly revenue stream topping seven figures. Drove executive-level client positioning and customer traffic campaigns for Morimoto Restaurants, Pizza Rock, Rao's, Caesars Palace, Disney Parks, Wahlburgers, Insomnia Cookies, Great Wolf Lodge, Patina Restaurant Group, Delaware North, Gordon Ramsay North America, Minus5 Ice Experiecne, Margaritaville Resort Orlando, Mandarin Oriental, Border Grill, Venetian and Palazzo Resorts, and more. LFC grew to a team of 14 associates with offices in Orlando, Chicago, and Las Vegas and was acquired by Allied Global Marketing in 2015.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Led external communications messaging for Caesars Palace as a luxury destination by shifting focus away from gaming to world-class entertainment, fine-dining, accommodations, and amenities. Created and implemented campaigns for significant property capital investment projects including Restaurant Guy Savoy, Rao’s, Payard Patisserie & Bistro and Qua Baths & Spa. Developed Caesars Palace’s 40th anniversary marketing campaign through a series of special events including Mike Metzger’s Guinness World Record fountain motorcycle jump live on ESPN; AVP Gods & Goddesses of the Beach volleyball classic and an outdoor toga-party hosted by celebrities and musicians. Led property-focused integrated marketing campaigns with media properties including Esquire, Travel + Leisure, and Bon Appetit. Campaigned for and secured restaurant awards including: Esquire's “Best New Restaurants,” Gayot’s “Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S.,” Bon Appetit’s “10 Hottest Restaurants Now,” James Beard Foundation’s “Best New Restaurant, finalist ” and Conde Nast Traveler’s “Hot 100," Awarded “Corporate Communications Team of the Year” by PR WEEK magazine, the industry’s top honor.

Anaheim, Us

Led the development of key messaging, strategic planning, and project management for a series of on-property and regional special events designed to maintain sustained media coverage throughout the anniversary year. Served as company spokesperson during regional media tours in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Selected for the prestigious Hong Kong Disneyland opening communications team, spending three months in Asia. Successfully planned and executed grand opening events while managing and accommodating the needs of visiting journalists from key regions across Greater China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Taiwan, and Guangzhou.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

Role highlights included serving as on-site Media Relations Manager, Walt Disney World’s "100 Years of Magic" Press Event, where I managed media relations for a large-scale, multi-day press event at Walt Disney World's four theme parks, including strategic collaborations with Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex to expand coverage and engagement. Participated in the launch of Disney Cruise Line's second ship (Disney Magic) and hosted key national press for various content capture opportunities and live-site broadcasts from sea. News production manager during a 15-city national publicity tour for Disney's Millennium Celebration, ensuring consistent brand messaging across diverse media markets. Secured and coordinated high-profile video segments featured on over 300 national news programs, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Early Show, and CNN.