Extensive experience successfully executing strategic PR programs for clients like Amazon.com, Dolby, Hewlett-Packard and Sony. High energy big thinker, especially savvy at initiating and building new media relationships and turning conversations into coverage. Award-winning writing, management and communication skills, coupled with a keen understanding of the art of strategic public relations.With two decades of experience running successful PR campaigns for companies big and small, my expertise spans consumer, B2B and industry PR. I specialize in reducing insider jargon and bridging the gap between companies and their audiences with thoughtful, easy to digest communication. I've successfully placed client stories in publications including Oprah Magazine, USA Today, WSJ, NYT, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, TechCrunch, Bloomberg, WIRED, Business Insider and VentureBeat, along with countless trade press and vertical market publications.Specialties: Corporate positioning, messaging, communication strategy, executive elevation, media strategy, media relations, influencer strategy, company and product launches, creative pitch development, content development, social media, industry analyst relations, investor relations, event planning and execution, employee relations, new business development, client relations, media training, internship programs, employee development and management, DEI communication strategies.Portfolio includes: AgeCheq, Amazon.com, appMobi, Bitstream, Cascada Mobile, Dexterra, Dolby, EoS Fitness, Flycell, Frengo, Guild Mortgage, Hewlett-Packard, HOVR, HP Labs, HP Mobile Bazaar, iPass, Kochava, mobeam, North American Bancard, Openwave, Ossia, Panasonic, PayAnywhere, PayOne, Plantronics, Port of San Diego, PrivacyCheq, San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Sony, Talkster, TextArrest, tyfone, White Labs, and WIP (Wireless Industry Partnership).
Listed skills include Public Relations, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Strategy, and 23 others.