Strategic public relations and crisis communications support for clients across a variety of industries and sectors. I also work as a contractor with in-house PR and marketing departments as well as PR firms both large and small on long-term and short-term projects. Current clients include Mews, Ship&Play, Global Glimpse, and accessibleGO.

Strategic media relations counsel and support for performance golf apparel company Sunday Swagger.

Media relations support for NerdWallet.

Media relations and PR counsel for travel and hospitality clients including Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and the Adirondacks, USA (the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism).

Media relations and PR counsel for Topnotch Resort (Stowe, Vt.), VBT Bicycling Vacations and Country Walkers.

Provided media relations strategy and tactical execution for clients including Gennev, the nation's leading virtual menopause clinic provider.

Served as North America media relations lead for Space Perspective, the world's first luxury spaceflight experience company.

Provided media relations support for a variety of clients including Glassdoor, Zillow, HotelTonight, Zapier, Truework, Crosschq, Booksy, Real Self, OfferPad, Liftopia, Viator / TripAdvisor, Glympse, Findery, Couchsurfing, GemShare, Battery Ventures, PhoCusWright, Room 77, CheckMate, PicMonkey, Decide.com, Xero and Shaper Tools.

Provided media relations support for various clients including Honeybook, Clearbanc, Genapsys, Stride Travel, SV Academy, Foresite, Firefly, Liftoff and Incredible Health.

Provided media relations support for press call on U.S. travel to Cuba on behalf of the Center for Responsible Travel.

Clients included Wyoming Office of Tourism, The Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, The Colorado Symphony, History Colorado (History Colorado Center, State Historical Fund, Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation), Wyoming Department of Health Youth Suicide Prevention Program, Boulder Ice Cream, Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Alliance, EKS&H and Vortex Flight Safety, among others.

Developed and led tactical execution of consumer, business and trade media relations strategy: created and executed publicity campaigns for company firsts and milestones, products and services; coordinated all trade show PR tactics including press conferences, multimedia presentations, and ground and satellite media tours; managed communications strategy for financial results conference calls, SEC filings, legal matters and policy issues; fulfilled traditional news bureau activities including drafting and issuing press releases and media alerts, producing EPKs and maintaining photo and b-roll library.Pioneered and managed company’s social media strategy: helped launch and maintain Twitter feed, Facebook fan page and YouTube channel; created customer engagement programs including contests, promotions and sweepstakes; authored company-wide social media communications policies and guidelines; identified opportunities to seed videos, blog posts, articles and images.Directed and executed internal communications strategy: drafted memos on behalf of management team; assisted with production of company-wide meetings; helped plan and execute enterprise-wide celebrations; managed original content development for Intranet.Led team responsible for all live broadcasts to DISH Network customers, retailers and employees; wrote and edited scripts for 16 episodes of “The Charlie Chat,” a quarterly 1-hour show for customers.Performed multiple roles as creative, content and production lead for Team Summit, the largest and longest-running trade show and conference in the satellite TV industry: developed theme and messaging strategy; scripted all general sessions including 2-hour executive keynote; worked with graphic designers to create presentations; oversaw AV, video production and motion graphics; created and maintained prompt books and cue sheets; helped book acts, negotiate contracts and fulfill rider requirements for headlining entertainment.

Led external communications strategy for CheapTickets and Lodging.com and secured placements in print and broadcast media. Managed executive visibility program: secured speaking engagements, conducted media training and wrote speeches.Arranged barter-for-mention marketing partnerships and promotions.Formulated and executed internal communications strategy: drafted memos; organized monthly town halls and provided content, broadcast and creative support for executive presentations; and planned events including annual company picnic and holiday party.Provided strategic direction, counsel and materials for crisis communications, including global outsourcing and layoffs. Assisted with messaging, internal communications and media relations around the acquisition and integration of Orbitz. Managed PR agency and liaised with Cendant PR teams in New Jersey and New York to ensure cohesive messaging.

Specialized in new business/campaign development, client relations and counsel, event planning, marketing partnerships, and program implementation using full spectrum of print and broadcast media relations tools. Clients included Royal Caribbean International, The Islands Of The Bahamas, Atlantic City, Outward Bound, Creative Leisure International and iExplore.Developed and executed publicity tactics surrounding the launch of three cruise ships (Navigator of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas and Adventure of the Seas): secured and hosted hundreds of print media during press tours; arranged onboard events, interviews and press conferences; and coordinated broadcast outreach including live uplinks with national morning shows and regional news and lifestyle programs. Resulting coverage included hundreds of broadcast segments and print and online stories.Assisted with planning and implementing the Fourth and Fifth Annual Bahamas Weather Conferences: secured more than 100 meteorologists and top industry keynote speakers, and coordinated over 75 live/taped satellite uplinks from the destination.Developed and executed themed press trips and individual visiting journalist programs, resulting in over 150 feature placements in top market major newspapers and national consumer magazines.Coordinated the filming of national and regional network and cable shows in The Bahamas and onboard Royal Caribbean ships.Secured promotions and marketing partnerships with national media, consumer products and retailers.

Assisted the EVP of Corporate Communications with internal communications, publicity for client ad campaigns, trade media relations and other initiatives.

Taught standard and honors 11th grade English (American lit) and journalism, oversaw student newspaper, assistant JV cheerleading coach.

Assisted the dean of the department with research projects, writing, proofreading and editing.