Cisco/IronPort builds email and web security products that create a perimeter defense against Internet threats.I was responsible for conceptualizing and orchestrating public relations and analyst relations campaigns that effectively informed and influenced the media. My role was to work with the executive team and product management teams to leverage the media to help meet our business goals and to position the company as an industry expert.Additionally, I managed the IronPort… Show more Cisco/IronPort builds email and web security products that create a perimeter defense against Internet threats.I was responsible for conceptualizing and orchestrating public relations and analyst relations campaigns that effectively informed and influenced the media. My role was to work with the executive team and product management teams to leverage the media to help meet our business goals and to position the company as an industry expert.Additionally, I managed the IronPort Culture Team, which was a group of employees from different departments tasked with promoting corporate culture. The team planned and executed activities that gave employees the chance to connect across departments, improve and enjoy the workplace, give back to the community and be recognized for special contributions.Selected Accomplishments:   ● Led multi-year PR/AR plan to successfully create a new industry category for Internet      Security, and to be designated as a leader in the category, specifically in Gartner’s      Magic Quadrant.   ● Garnered significant coverage in The Economist, The Financial Times, Forbes, Fortune,      The New York Times and USA Today; as well as consistent and favorable coverage      in trade publications.   ● Conceptualized and managed roundtable discussions with industry experts, media,      customers and prospects, designed to promote thought leadership and sales. Show less

Openwave (formerly Unwired Planet/Phone.com/ Software.com) is credited with inventing the mobile Internet – the ability to access the Internet from mobile devices. I was part of a team that drove annual revenue from $80,000 when I joined to over $250,000,000 at the time of my departure.I was responsible for corporate and product related public relations and analyst relations media activity; including corporate positioning, product launches, collateral, special events and tradeshows. I… Show more Openwave (formerly Unwired Planet/Phone.com/ Software.com) is credited with inventing the mobile Internet – the ability to access the Internet from mobile devices. I was part of a team that drove annual revenue from $80,000 when I joined to over $250,000,000 at the time of my departure.I was responsible for corporate and product related public relations and analyst relations media activity; including corporate positioning, product launches, collateral, special events and tradeshows. I managed a global PR team to execute media relations effectively across seven disparate regions. I created scalable processes to ensure consistency of messaging, materials and plansSelected Accomplishments:   ● Successfully influenced the media to promote the concept of mobile phones as Internet devices.   ● Received steady, positive coverage in trade publications; as well as substantial coverage in      The Economist, The Financial Times, Forbes, Fortune, The New York Times and USA Today.   ● Managed communications for 11 corporate acquisitions and supported the company’s      IPO roadshow communications.   ● One of a select group of eight individuals responsible for all internal and external      communications for the merger of Phone.com and Software.com.   ● Managed crisis communications including those related to a major reduction in force.   ● Recognized by the executive leadership and sales team with an award for valued service      as a corporate team member and key contributor. Show less

Bridgeway was a software company whose product gave customers the ability to manage complex networks with disparate network management solutions. I was responsible for translating strategic product vision into actionable marketing communication plans.

AMI is a comprehensive event management and marketing firm specializing in high-tech conferences, trade shows, product road shows, and user groups. My main responsibilities were sales, project management, and marketing.