Cultivate Life is a consulting company with a focus on brand communication, floral and food styling, art and writing. In every area of my work, I pair creativity and expertise to intentionally craft something that will enrich your life or your business—and if I’m lucky, both. Learn more at moniquejcooper.com.

PR execution for 4-6 national clients at a time.Influence and inform storytelling strategy for all Public Relations clients under the agency. Lead and train up to 25 team members in PR best practices in story development, media relations, press material development and all other areas of client services. Develop, oversee and execute new client onboarding processes and structure.Write and present new client proposals, pitches and execute on general business… Show more PR execution for 4-6 national clients at a time.Influence and inform storytelling strategy for all Public Relations clients under the agency. Lead and train up to 25 team members in PR best practices in story development, media relations, press material development and all other areas of client services. Develop, oversee and execute new client onboarding processes and structure.Write and present new client proposals, pitches and execute on general business development alongside leadership team. Manage hiring processes for the organization from intern to senior level employees. Develop and communicate culture-building, 90-day plan for new team members and respective mentors.Oversee task force and strategy for company-wide internal culture events throughout the year.Manage internship and support-level hiring process, role placement, training program, reviews, credit placement and internal transition or completion of contract. Assist leadership team to shift organizational structure to Matrix system. Show less

Lead strategic media outreach and coordination, social media management and marketing for up to six lifestyle brands at a time including THRIVE Farmers, Kanakuk Kamps, Breakout Games, uBreakiFix, Catalyst Leader, fab'rik, Lord Aeck Sargent, Nydree Flooring and more. Media placements include Fortune, Inc. Magazine, CNN, Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Associated Press, Sirius XM Business Radio and major, local media across the U.S.Work alongside C-level executives on business… Show more Lead strategic media outreach and coordination, social media management and marketing for up to six lifestyle brands at a time including THRIVE Farmers, Kanakuk Kamps, Breakout Games, uBreakiFix, Catalyst Leader, fab'rik, Lord Aeck Sargent, Nydree Flooring and more. Media placements include Fortune, Inc. Magazine, CNN, Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Associated Press, Sirius XM Business Radio and major, local media across the U.S.Work alongside C-level executives on business growth initiatives through strategic press coverage, profiles and speaking opportunities. Lead intensive media trainings for brand influencers from individual to corporate workshops.Manage support-level staff in press material and media list development, media outreach, industry research, campaign development and implementation. Extended media hosting through familiarization trips (Inc. Magazine to Costa Rica) and live, event press room oversight (Passion, Catalyst and Leadercast conferences).Developed and manage agency-wide internship, apprenticeship, junior account lead and mentorship programs including evaluation processes, training systems, team member role and responsibility structure and internal growth initiatives. Show less

Taught English grammar and conversational EnglishMentored university studentsBudgeted, meal-planned, cooked for and led 80-person Thanksgiving banquet

Assisted in preparation and execution for two major, citywide events, attracting more than 25,000 locals. Responsibilities included sponsor, vendor, media and member relations, marketing and press material development, gallery management, venue rental oversight, fundraising and grant application and art class administration.

Brand development and strategy for multiple social-entrepreneurship projects; strategic partnerships with third-party supporting businesses.Developed and executed benefit dinner with 130 attendees and raised $13K

I managed all social media outlets for the university. This was a new venture for Harding so I was given a lot of room to explore and create in the social media realm.