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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States

Greater Seattle Area

- Directed corporate and consumer client public relation strategies that created and drove brand awareness. Developed original story angles for consumer goods, client executives, store locations, and special events in the form of published byline articles. Wrote press releases and pitches garnering reporter interest and media coverage including The Seattle.

- Directed and wrote communication strategies increasing public engagement and knowledge across the county’s park system. - Marketing Manager for the 2019 Evergreen State Fair bringing in record attendance and gate sales. - Producer and editor of video shorts of the Snohomish County Executive Office, Evergreen State Fair and Snohomish County Parks..

Seattle To Bellingham

- Lifestyle writer and photographer for North End Metro Magazine covering boutiques, artists, museums, restaurants, and places of interest. (sample articles in linked media)

Edmonds, WA

- Managed effective media relations, plans, and tactics for individual shows as well as the gallery in its entirety garnering higher public awareness and original sales. Drove marketing campaigns over multiple digital platforms, and managed event materials resulting in increased sales and public attendance to gala events, shows, and workshops.- Coordinated.

- Managed creative development and execution of an international short film festival and art experience featuring film, live music, spoken word, art installations, food trucks, filmmaker dinner, after party, VIP lounges, and swag.- Negotiated with venues to secure film fest locations at the best possible price and in prime Los Angeles neighborhoods.

-Managed large-scale events from creative development through execution. Directed staff and coordinated 60 volunteers in multiple teams, from AV through talent, to produce conferences and live weekly shows featuring music, dance, drama, spoken word, and keynote speakers to crowds of 3,000-5,000+ a week. Acted as overall producer and stage manager of.

North Hollywood, CA