Hemsworth is a full-service PR and communications agency that specializes in three core areas – Travel/Tourism; Food/Wine Spirits, and Franchise/Business Services. Capabilities and services range from brand strategy, promotions, media relations and events to guerilla marketing, social media, CSR programming and thought leadership. With headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and offices in Atlanta and Charleston – as well as a network of expert freelance PR professionals in markets like NYC and Northern California – the Hemsworth team features unparalleled global connections. The agency prides itself on delivering outstanding results with a distinctively personal touch and offering a unique combination of passion, insight and connections to surpass client expectations at every turn. Hemsworth has won numerous awards for its work within the PR and communications industry, as well as the national business community, and is consistently ranked one of the fastest-growing firms in the United States. In addition, Hemsworth’s unique internal culture and extensive employee benefits have earned the agency a coveted spot on several “Best Places to Work” lists.

+Manage national and local PR and marketing efforts for brands such as Dunkin' Donuts, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Quaker Steak & Lube, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, Gordon Biersch and Great Clips.+Maintain solid relationships with influencer media and continued to seek opportunities to leverage clients. +Manage multiple teams of PR specialists, developed strategic communications plans, oversaw press release and pitch development, fielded interview requests and drafted key messages.+Provide creative strategy and produced compelling content for social media initiatives designed to increase engagement and brand loyalty. Responsible for bringing digital initiatives from concept to execution.

+ Execute communication strategies for franchise brands in foodservice, retail and service industries+ Proactively pitch and secure national and local media coverage, increasing brand awareness among consumers, franchisees and industry professionals + Draft content for press materials to engage audiences across traditional and new media, resulting in high-level placements such as Entrepreneur, Bloomberg Business and USA Today+ Spearhead advertising projects in target development markets driving leads and direct interactions with sales teams+ Manage and facilitate media requests and inquiries

+ Secured national and local media coverage in targeted media outlets across the U.S.+ Cultivated and maintained professional relationships with key influencers and members of the media+ Coordinated media relations and PR activities for clients

Assistant to all employees at a mid-sized public relations firm. My responsibilities include monthly client clip reports, research and media and client relations. Clients include arts and culture, healthcare, restaurants, education and non-profits.

The only account coordinator for four account executives. My responsibilities include billing, maintaining client portfolios, event planning, daily agendas, research and media and client relations. Clients include commercial and luxury residential real estate, retail interior design and architectural firms.

Chose assignment from the School of Communication internship course at Florida Atlantic University. Lead person to track the progress of the departments through monthly reports. Daily tasks include event information hotline and media manager as well as online calendar manager. Assisted with the coordination of cultural seminars and musical performances.

Hired by public relations firm that was specifically assigned to the media relations for the McDonald's Air & Sea Show. Handled all National and International media inquiries. Daily tasks include managing clients files, distributing press kits and press releases. In charge of managing media registration at the event throughout Fleet week and the main air show.