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New York City Metropolitan Area

Lead all strategic marketing communications and public relations for the New York Metro market’s newest state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue Drive strategy, council and media outreach for the venue including all building functions, arena programming, c-suite executives, corporate partnerships and community outreach

New York City Metropolitan Area

Spearheaded strategic marketing communications and public relations for the brand new $1.1 billion state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venueDrove strategy and all media outreach for the venue including all building functions, arena programming, c-suite executives, corporate partnerships and community outreachIncreased visibility and media impressions.

Utilizing my public relations, marketing communications and brand strategy skillsets to build a new type of sports business consultancy focused on pairing businesses with proven leaders from across the industry.Led by one of the most diverse and accomplished leadership teams in sports, NextUp Partners consists of veteran senior and mid-level professionals.

New York, New York

Led all media relations and marketing communications efforts across New York market’s six stations(Z100, Q104.3, WKTU, Lite-FM, Power 105, WOR-AM) and their talent, the market’s tentpole events and premiere client activationsEvents included Powerhouse NYC, Elsie Fest, Lite-FM’s holiday campaign, Z100 Jingle Ball All-Access LoungeOrchestrated PR efforts.

Greater New York City Area

Account lead for marketing communications efforts on PepsiCo and Howard Hughes Seaport District/Pier 17 business, as well as integral part of the senior leadership on agency’s Anheuser-Busch accountsManaged a full staff of eight team members across accounts, along with four direct reportsSpearheaded strategy development, program concept ideation, budgets.

Newark, New Jersey

Managed public relations and marketing communications for top-ranked sports and entertainment venueExecuted public relations outreach and press events for all building functions including concerts, family shows, sporting events and community programming Artists and tours include: 2NE1, Aerosmith, Alicia Keys, BIGBANG, Bruce Springsteen, Bruno Mars, BTS.

Managed celebrity public relations and logistics for the 2010 ING New York City Marathon. 22 celebrity runners including Dr. Andy Baldwin, Anthony Edwards, Bobby Flay, Ryan Sutter, Amani Toomer, Veronica Webb and Ethan Zohn Executed 2010 ING New York City Marathon Celebrity Press Call on Friday, November 5Overall PR outreach efforts resulted in multiple.

Advised client on marketing and communication initiatives including partnership opportunities and social media educationCoordinated public relations outreach efforts including blogger relations and online giveaways

Managed day-to-day account activities for agency's entire client portfolio. Clients include Verizon/USA Luge, SeaLife Cameras, Wise Foods, Unilever, American Dairy Association & Dairy Council and St. Coletta of Greater Washington. Highlights:Verizon/USA Luge – Implement and develop media relations campaign for Verizon’s sponsorship of USA Luge resulting in.

Assisted with daily inter-office tasks and dutiesPlaced and scheduled promos/commercials and traffic for both domestic and international NBA TV broadcastsCreated and executed Purchase Order and ISCI requestsCreated, coordinated and expedited 2004 Basketball New Year Int’l PR KitsCreated and designed International TV Media GuidesUpdated contact information.

Assisted with daily inter-office tasks and duties including clips packagesWrote and coordinated expedition of press releases and media advisoriesResearched and prepared game pitches with story lines for nationally televised games on ABC/ESPN/CBCPrepared binders and clips packages for corporate communications useUpdated and managed NHL Public Relations.

Wrote stories ranging from features, spotlights, player profiles and game storiesShot needed photographs as compliments to articles

Assisted with daily inter-office tasks and duties Designed publications including game notes, season ticket holder newsletters and game night programs using Microsoft Publisher and Quark XpressPlanned and executed group ticket sales and grassroots marketing campaignsAssisted in game night productions including pre-game ceremonies and fan relations booth