Managing cross-Enterprise & Industry Technologies (platform services and solutions ecosystem partners) positioning, messaging and narrative as well as live content and speaker management for key partner events and programs.

-- Maternity Leave from January - June 2023-- June - September : Salesforce Dreamforce M+C event planning team for internal comms, speaker and content and creative workstreams; Key ecosystem partners' initiatives management and support within Technology Marketing

- Serve as the Adobe Partner Marketing Lead

- Leverage and localize global and North America campaigns, positioning, initiatives and messaging to drive awareness and growth in U.S. South markets - Position Accenture as an employer and business partner of choice and drive leadership positioning in the local market - Build strategic in-market relationships and help Accenture become part of the fabric of the local business and technology communities - Manage client marketing and events, image development, executive positioning and thought leadership, and local and regional sponsorship and partner relationship programs.

Austin, Dallas and San Antonio - Contribute to and execute an integrated marketing and communications strategy to elevate Accenture’s reputation across Texas - Execute and manage marketing activities, including client marketing, image development, relationship development programs, sponsorships, events and multi-market award and recognition programs as well as manage vendor, community and business partner relationships to ensure alignment with Accenture objectives- Work across teams, including HR, media, social and digital to support proactive media outreach and speaking and event opportunities to elevate the profiles of local leaders- Implement a local office internal communications strategy to optimize the employee experience and increase engagement- Work closely with our Local Market Lead in each market to create and support internal and community events to increase employee experience- Manage local market budget and timelines and document program results, including use of Salesforce and Brandmaker

- Served as account lead, managing a portfolio of accounts and budgets in combined excess of $800K; develop plans and scopes of work; co-lead new business development efforts- Manage strategy and execution of state and grassroots affairs programs, including cultivating strategic partnerships, creating promotional materials, developing key messaging, managing events and securing media placements- Lead crisis communication response and preparedness efforts, including developing and optimizing response processes, drafting social content and standby statements and facilitating crisis exercises- Support the planning and execution of community activities, including coordinating with partners, developing promotional materials, staffing events and drafting recaps - Maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, community organizers and allied groups- Provide training and coaching for clients on media relations, message development and presentation delivery- Past client examples: RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment), Elanco Animal Health, National Pork Board, Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Cross Species Communications Team, Dow AgroSciences, Field to Market-Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, Nutrients for Life, Direct Energy, Enbridge, National Corn Growers Association, USDA-APHIS, Make-a-Wish, Carnival Cruise Lines, VillaSport Athletic Club, and AT&T

- Managed intern program, recruiting, hiring and mentoring more than 10 interns with four converting to full-time staff - Conducted new business acquisition, drafting proposals and participating in new business presentations - Coordinated planning, media outreach and event logistics for Carnival Cruise Line’s Houston market band competition - Managed a state affairs program, including drafting testimony and materials and facilitating media training- Secured media coverage in publications, including the Washington Post, Bethesda Now, Montgomery County Sentinel, Montgomery County Gazette, KIAH (CW39), KLXN (Univision), Houston Style Magazine and KTRK (ABC)

- Managed a client portfolio in excess of $1M - Led the development of a $1M+ social media command center used to listen to online conversations and inform communication strategy; Introduced the resource to more than 50 global leaders - Drafted media collateral and secured coverage in publications, including Farm Industry News, Feedstuffs, The Progressive Farmer, Agri-Pulse, Global Atlanta, Ridgefield Patch - Managed planning, logistics and material development for a crisis drill with more than 10 state and national agencies - Managed school outreach and participation in Carnival Cruise Line’s New Orleans’ market band competition

- Monitored and analyzed global social media and online coverage on client issues using Sysomos, Radian6 and Netbase - Drafted crisis exercise scenarios, materials and action reports on foreign animal diseases and food issues - Drafted alerts, advertisements and other collateral for grassroots partners on local legislative issues - Managed vendor relations, purchase orders, billing and invoices for media monitoring services and contractors

- Served as client liaison, managing projects and invoicing for two accounts with combined budget in excess of $750K - Managed an international media blitz, including media list and pitch note development, with more than 10 countries - Secured interviews and desk side briefings with agricultural trades and top tier media including Reuters and Dow Jones

- Developed and implemented a social media strategy for Cake’s marketing efforts - Assisted in social media integration for clients in a variety of industries- Developed written communication for clients, including blog posts, media kits and press releases- Secured press coverage for clients in the fashion and food industries

- Create media lists, draft content for promotional materials, pitch media, assist with billing support and aid account staff on various clients, including Dow AgroSciences, Carnival Cruise Lines, Raising Cane’s, AT&T, Flour Fortification Network, RISE, Texas Oncology, CIGNA Healthcare, Elanco and ALPFA- Assist with a social media audit for The Keystone Center’s Field to Market program- Assisted in coordinating final logistics and on-site support for a Procter & Gamble/LULAC “Life Improvement” community seminar

- Developed all written communication, including research reports, creative materials, press releases and evaluative materials that contributed to a comprehensive visibility and awareness campaign- Expanded the association’s awareness and visibility in the community by 24 percent within a four-month period using traditional and social media outlets- Planned and executed a successful fundraising casino night with earnings totaling $16,985

- Created and managed local and trade media lists- Updated and managed PEO and ARC databases with over 500 entries - Assisted in creation and design of direct mailers and newsletters

- Served as a liaison between company and fraternity presidents- Coordinated product demonstrations with fraternities and attended marketing events- Utilized Facebook to create product and event awareness

- Continuously updated Louisiana food and non-food products databases - Assisted in recruitment and maintained correspondence with companies involved in tradeshows- Distributed weekly SUSTA fliers through email to over 500 Louisiana companies- Prepared “Certificates of Origin and Free Sale” for over 20 Louisiana companies exporting to Latin America and portions of the Middle East