I manage all North American PR operations for Napalm Records, one of the largest, most respected metal/rock labels in the world. Our roster includes international GRAMMY and JUNO nominated/winning, Gold/Platinum certified, Billboard charting artists.As primary PR point of contact for all North American artists/management, I also communicate with booking agents, venue promoters and tour managers regarding announcements, guests and security protocol in relation to onsite interviews, photography and videography. I work daily with our internationally-based PMs and PR teams, as well as digital teams in regards to topics relating to social media and DSP pitching (i.e. Spotify, Apple Music). Our team also provides insight on topics such as single selection and release order, album release dates, advertising and more.I devise and draft press releases for North American artists and coordinate their launches, draft and/or edit product texts to be used as source material in various departments, direct the selection/organization of promotional assets for North American artists, cultivate creative, persuasive pitches, research and bolster relationships with media while garnering standout press looks, schedule exclusives like premieres and bundles, and spearhead opportunities with creators on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. I represent our artists/label at press days, events and networking functions, and during interviews with media.I manage our external North American PR teams and various contractors like biography writers, and negotiate their contracts/invoices. I directly supervise our in-house Publicity Assistant and report all department results to the North American Label Manager.I aid in selecting, as well as solely prepare/submit artists and documentation for GRAMMY (USA) and JUNO Award (Canada) consideration, as well as select press clips, generate clip statistics and draft immigration adjudicator letters for international artist VISA applications.

I worked with our team in publicizing and marketing clients via outside-of-the-box and forward-thinking campaigns. Notable clients included the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, the Alternative Press Music Awards, Motorhead, Alice Cooper, Ronnie James Dio/Wendy Dio, Chevelle, Five Finger Death Punch, Lamb of God, John 5, Cradle of Filth, Testament, Dethklok, Hank Williams III, and more. Several current and past projects have garnered Top 40 Billboard chart debuts, in addition to select GRAMMY nominations and wins. Successful campaigns created visible boosts in positive recognition and sales of up-and-coming and internationally-renowned clientele. Projects included national tours, award shows, memorial events, films, books, tattoo artists, beverage brands, and beyond. Aside from performing the general duties of a publicist such as pitching and securing press, writing press releases, delivering digital promos, setting up press days and marketing tools, helping manage press at on-site events i.e. red carpets, festival press tents, media check-ins, etc., I also spearheaded and managed digital marketing timelines for our clients, advise in artist development, and co-managed our social media accounts and websites. International media outlets I secured or assisted in securing features and promotional initiatives with include, but are not limited to - Rolling Stone, VICE, MTV, VH1, SiriusXM, AV Club, Pitchfork, Sports Illustrated, Uproxx, Inquisitr, Wall Street Journal, Consequence, FOX, ABC, CBS and countless others.

**Program Director - 2 years· Schedule daily FM programming· Enforce FCC rules and regulations· Manage overall workings of FM department· Grade students on participation and performance**Metal (Loud Rock) Director· Maintain communication with record labels/promoters/managers· Compile loud rock rotation, updating weekly· Oversee FM loud rock programming· Submit weekly charts to College Music Journal**Disc Jockey· Disc Jockey, minimum 6 hours per week