Senior Manager, Communications
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• Developed and executed year-round public relations and marketing strategies for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick• Managed Kevin Harvick’s 10-month season schedule, including sponsor appearances, media interviews and competition meetings • Designed press materials for Shell-Pennzoil Racing • Oversaw a team of four public relations professionals with guidance on media pitches, press releases and program planning• Created and executed social media initiatives, working in conjunction with the social media communications coordinator on content and initiatives for all of RCR’s social media outlets • Pitched story ideas to local, regional and national media outlets in the print, online, radio and television fields• Collaborated with television networks on appearances, shoots and earned media hits, including ABC, CBS, FOX, ESPN and CNN• Drafted and published press releases, weekly pre- and post-race reports, media guides and material for RCRRacing.com that included stories, video and audio content• Helped design, maintain and update RCRRacing.com • Coordinated media events and marketing appearances for drivers, crew members and team owner• Created media monitoring reports and provided to partners on a monthly basis• Worked hand-in-hand with partners on their marketing racing programs and initiatives• Developed strong relationships with motorsports and non-motorsports media and track public relations officials• Named 2006 NASCAR Nationwide Series Public Representative of the Year by NASCAR