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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Greater New York City Area

- Developed all client media materials including brand messaging, media strategies, communications calendar and led tactical execution to accomplish clients’ communications objectives- Identified and built meaningful relationships with target industry and trade media to manage reactive and proactive coverage opportunities, conduct proactive media outreach, and respond to media inquiries and staff interviews- Cultivated media relationships to secure impactful stories with New York Times,… Show more - Developed all client media materials including brand messaging, media strategies, communications calendar and led tactical execution to accomplish clients’ communications objectives- Identified and built meaningful relationships with target industry and trade media to manage reactive and proactive coverage opportunities, conduct proactive media outreach, and respond to media inquiries and staff interviews- Cultivated media relationships to secure impactful stories with New York Times, MIT Technology Review, Reason Magazine, ESPN, Associated Press as well as client appearances on CNBC, Fox Business, and Cheddar News- Identified and brokered paid media relationships on behalf of clients to establish meaningful programs that speak to clients’ core audiences - Oversaw the execution of executive/ thought leadership strategy, including submissions to awards, panels, speaking opportunities, bylines and more- Managed communications and media relations for small and large scale events including the first cannabis-focused event at the U.S. Capitol and the Psychedelic Science 2023 conference- Managed external communications on behalf of public sports figures including Daniel Carcillo, Mike Tyson, and Ric Flair - Co-created, developed, launched and produced cannabis industry podcast, The Green Rush, to serve as a firm-led medium for client-focused stories, industry coverage as well as new client lead generation - Oversaw bookings, guest relations and publishing schedule for over 250 episodes featuring guests like Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Ziggy Marley and Kevin Smith in addition to trade journalists and C-suite executives- Played a key role in firm’s entry into the psychedelics industry through lead generation research resulting in KCSA obtaining 12+ clients in the space and becoming the premier PR firm serving the space - Directed ten junior staff Show less

- Co-created, developed, launched and produced cannabis industry podcast, The Green Rush, to serve as a firm-led medium for client-focused stories, industry coverage as well as new client lead generation - Oversaw bookings, guest relations and publishing schedule for over 250 episodes featuring guests like Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Ziggy Marley and Kevin Smith in addition to trade journalists and C-suite executives

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

New York, New York

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

- Managed client and press relationships -Coordinated the development, production and distribution of all branding and communication material- Supervised up to three junior Account Executives supporting the accounts - Wrote and edited high-quality media materials – press kits, pitch letters, messaging grids, press releases, media coverage reports, fact sheets, media briefing sheets- Used Cision, Gorkana and Meltwater to build, search and create media contact lists and track… Show more - Managed client and press relationships -Coordinated the development, production and distribution of all branding and communication material- Supervised up to three junior Account Executives supporting the accounts - Wrote and edited high-quality media materials – press kits, pitch letters, messaging grids, press releases, media coverage reports, fact sheets, media briefing sheets- Used Cision, Gorkana and Meltwater to build, search and create media contact lists and track client coverage - Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access and Adobe Pro Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Research and draft constituent correspondence to maintain direct relations with constituents in the Representative’s district-Manage constituent database and record constituent concerns through iConstituent-Compile data and utilize Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint for presentations/briefings on future/introduced legislation

Tempe, Arizona

-Organize and file confidential documents pertaining to the standard operating procedures and daily quality assessments for hundreds of lab animals according to IACUC regulations -Promoted to assist and support Animal Technicians in the vivaria with maintenance of housing and husbandry of lab animals-Manage and distribute deliveries while moderating an off-site storage unit

Tempe, Arizona

-Guaranteed quality productions as operator of six theaters for non-profit organization, Downtown Tempe Community -Developed and marketed original advertising and events ideas to provide high-quality entertainment to the local community-Met with potential clients to promote MADCAP as the perfect place to host a variety of performances and activities

Tempe, Arizona

-Met with University professors to garner support for student-sponsored legislation and student-led initiatives for textbook affordability and availability of online textbooks -Oversaw several successful voter registration drives, registering over 1500 total students

Bachelor'S Degree, Spanish, 3.5 Gpa

Activities and Societies: ASU Capital Scholars Summer Internship Program Undergraduate Student Government Arizona Students' Association.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science, 3.5 Gpa

Activities and Societies: ASU Capital Scholars Summer Internship Program Undergraduate Student Government Arizona Students' Association.