Sara (Broyles) Linehan Email & Phone Number

United States

I partner with early- and growth-stage technology companies (and non-profits on occasion) on internal and external communications, public relations, and brand marketing. I operate as a short- or long-term outsourced head of communications or as a consultant on a project basis. Areas of focus:• Narrative and Messaging Development • Industry Positioning • Communications Strategy and Execution • Executive Media Training • Thought Leadership Development • Crisis Communications • Original Content Writing and Executive Ghostwriting • Executive or Brand Social MediaMy industries of focus are deep tech and VC. I love robotics, biotech, transportation (EVs and AVs), clean energy, AI, health tech, and conservation/environment. My client roster includes/has included:- Remedy Robotics (surgical robotics)- Possible Selves (documentary film focused on foster children in Los Angeles - nonprofit project)- Ayble Health (GI health)- Mirvie (pregnancy health)- Conservation X Labs (conservation technology)- Veo Robotics (industrial automation)- Brain Corp (autonomous robots)- Xos Trucks (commercial electric vehicles)I can be retained for one-time projects or for ongoing, monthly communications work as an outsourced head of comms. For more information, email me at sara@drumbeatcomm.com or send me a message here on LinkedIn.

London, London, Gb

Maternity leave cover for Vice President. Day-to-day client management, media relations strategy + execution, thought leadership, content creation, etc.Clients included:- 8x8- AI21 Labs- MindPortal- Lightricks- Lumin Digital

Los Angeles, California, Us

Recruited by senior leadership to transition from consultant to in-house head of communications. First ever in-house communications hire responsible for corporate, product, executive, and crisis communications, and managing the social media team and external PR and influencer relations agencies. In addition to comms, I oversee external and government affairs, including corporate incentives and grants and maintaining relationships with government committees, special interest groups, think tanks, and non-profits.Role eliminated in a reduction in force in June 2023.

San Francisco, California, Us

Senior strategist tasked with leading a team to help technology companies tell their stories. We work with the most cutting edge companies who are pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. Breadth of clients include everything from first public launch, to Series A-D funded, to publicly traded. At my core, I love telling stories about companies that are making a difference. Favorite articles placed are linked below.Clients have included: LinkedIn Engineering, Halo Neuroscience, Andela, Verkada, Veo Robotics, Stack Overflow, Perceptive Automata, Helm, Cobalt Robotics, Orro, Bloomberg Beta, CTRL-labs (acq. by Facebook), Brain Corp, Berkeley Lights

Burlingame, Ca, Us

First and only in-house head of communications reporting to the CEO. As a team of one, led strategy and execution for a comprehensive communications program including product PR, social media, events, and content marketing. Learned how to: be scrappy, operate with flexibility, time manage effectively, ask questions, divide the day with competing priorities, work with and provide feedback to C-level executives, and wear a lot of hats in an early stage growth company. http://www.doublerobotics.com

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Fast-track promotion from Intern to Account Coordinator in 3 months. Part of consumer tech and financial tech team. Learned the fundamentals of building a comprehensive, sound, and successful communications program. Provided day-to-day execution on a variety of PR strategies, including writing, pitching, tracking, and analyzing daily news coverage.Clients included: TangoMe, Credit.com, Funding Circle USA, Real Networks

Cupertino, California, Us

Corporate Public Relations Intern on the Mac Product Team, focusing on all Mac products, including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Pro and iMac. Responsible for tracking all Mac-related coverage across a variety of tech, business, and trade publications, compiling daily coverage briefs and analysis. Discovered for the first time my intrigue for media relations and storytelling.

San Jose, Ca, Us

Assisted in the hiring process of financial advisors, including sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, and interviewing candidates.

New York City, Ny, Us

Responsible for cold-calling 30 food production /distribution companies per day to appear on NBC Bay Area’s newest broadcast feature, “Dinner’s On” produced by Kristy Savicke.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication & Philosophy

Finance For Non-Finance Managers

Fall Semester Abroad In Granada, Spain

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