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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

Redmond, Washington, Us

Delivering strategic executive communications for Microsoft Security, a 10,000+ employee organization driving Microsoft's bold mission to secure digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds. The Microsoft Security Team, led by Charlie Bell, ensures robust security for diverse environments, empowering Microsoft customers and Microsoft's own internal operations to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Providing B2B technology corporate communication consulting across areas including public relations, analyst relations, social media, customer storytelling, and executive thought leadership.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

-- Led the Corporate Affairs program for Sage (FTSE: SGE) in North America, focused on driving increased awareness and brand recognition through PR, analyst relations, and executive communications.-- Managed a diverse team of direct-report employees and outside contractors focused on developing key communications messaging and delivering outstanding press and influencer coverage. -- Delivered double-digit growth in share of voice in top tier press outlets versus Sage’s key competitors.-- Developed executive communications messaging platforms and storytelling for internal and external audiences, including drafting articles, building presentations, and assisting with speechwriting.-- Worked with Analyst Relations and Customer Reference teams to help drive advocacy and market impact.-- Developed and executed strategies to expand Sage’s brand reputation in North America, working closely with international teams across several functions at the company.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

-- Led all aspects of public relations, analyst relations, executive thought leadership, social media, and customer advocacy for Intacct (now Sage Intacct).-- Helped grow Intacct from less than $5 million in revenues to more than $100 million - leading to an $850 million acquisition by Sage Group in July 2017.-- Significantly increased brand awareness through strategic PR, social, and executive thought leadership programs, as well as through analyst outreach with Gartner, Forrester, IDC, Ventana, and other key firms.-- Grew customer spotlight program, delivering 30+ case studies and 15+ customer videos each year.-- Expanded the Intacct customer advocacy program to drive more than 1000 reviews on G2, TrustRadius, and Gartner Peer Insights to solidify the company’s position as the industry's customer satisfaction leader.-- Participated in a cross-functional sales and marketing team overseeing critical sales pipeline growth strategies and several brand updates, including a logo refresh, website relaunch, and messaging overhaul.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

-- Led the relaunch of the Intacct (now Sage Intacct) public relations and analyst relations programs.-- Launched and grew all social channels for the company.-- Developed and launched new customer advocacy and executive storytelling programs, working directly with key executives including the CEO, CFO, CTO, and product leadership.-- Managed a successful customer reviews program, driving customer posts on sites including G2, TrustRadius, Gartner Peer Insights, Salesforce AppExchange.-- Helped to manage the company's customer and partner conference - growing attendance from 120 people to several thousand.

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I managed the company's public relations, analyst relations, and customer marketing programs. (Company was acquired by NetScout in November 2007.)

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania , Us

-- Helped build the reputation of Business Objects (Nasdaq: BOBJ) as the world's leading provider of business intelligence solutions by facilitating press coverage that was on message and communicated business value.-- More than doubled press coverage in key business and IT trade publications, and consistently outpaced the competition.-- Managed the launch of a formalized vertical industry public relations program, including hiring and managing a separate PR agency and securing expanded coverage in key vertical markets.-- Managed a multi-million dollar PR budget.-- Managed and assisted with announcing several key business acquisitions, including the $1.2 billion acquisition of Crystal Decisions in 2003.-- Directed several successful company press events, including press tours and press conferences with top company executives.-- Launched several key products and services, from the company's flagship BI platform to vertical solutions.-- Managed and grew the company's customer PR program, consistently leading the competition in customer press coverage.

Managed all aspects of public relations and analyst relations for this start-up B2B web personalization software company.

Managed product and customer public relations activities for several Hyperion financial-focused software solutions.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Worked on public relations and media relations for a variety of B2B technology clients at this dynamic PR agency.