Supervise and coordinate editorial content and photography for Potomac Living Magazine. Responsible for content creation and publication editing to ensure high-quality, engaging material aligns with the magazine's standards and community focus.

Leads a boutique PR firm serving diverse sectors such as hospitality, technology, fashion, food & beverage, and nonprofits. Directs cross-functional teams to execute strategic PR initiatives, securing strong media placements and enhancing brand reputations.• Developed and executed campaigns that significantly raised funds and awareness for various nonprofit organizations.• Increased the market presence of numerous startups by implementing tailored PR strategies and creative branding techniques.• Cultivated strategic relationships with media and influencers, driving successful PR outcomes in both U.S. and international markets.

Member of a collective of expert PR consultants in a variety of arenas including beauty, food, wellness, fashion, etc.

Blog featuring news, entertainment, events the arts, etc.

Author of "Don't Get Me Started;" Writer features, food

Promoted to custom-made position in recognition of my success in revitalizing and rebranding all food, beverage, and celebrity chef programs for a leading international luxury hotel chain. Managed all food and beverage public relations for all 50+ Ritz-Carlton properties worldwide, as well as general public relations for specific on-site properties. Effectively redeveloped business and media relationships to boost company image and global competitiveness and regain market share. Took on and resolved multiple crisis communication issues involving high-profile guests, safety and security scares, and labor-management issues. Developed and implemented strategic and site-specific PR and marketing plans, campaigns, and strategies for the hotel chain. Oversaw onsite PR Directors at more than 50 domestic and international Ritz-Carlton properties. Partnered with wide range of food and beverage specialists, general managers, operational staff, local PR teams, and hotel and corporate executives. Managed PR budgets and branding. Represented company in numerous meetings with tourism and media representatives. Coordinated and implemented media tours and generated extensive local, national, and international print and online media coverage.

Directed and managed all public relations and public relations programs for The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia, a five-star luxury hotel and an iconic Five Diamond property. Developed and implemented focused media relations and marketing communications strategy aligned with sales goals. Created sales and marketing strategic reports. Managed all local, national, and international media relations. Created events and promotions in partnership with internal departments and local partners. Achieved quality earned print and electronic media coverage to targeted customer segments. Built and grew relationships with local and regional business communities. Managed relationships with city and community leaders. Managed public and media appearances for the executive team. Coordinated with hotel owners and revenue managers.Selected Achievements: • First PR Director to be invited to join the hotel’s property executive team.• Proposed, designed, implemented, and secured media coverage for the highly successful European Food & Wine tour with 60+ Ritz-Carlton chefs & food and beverage directors to further their education and knowledge of modern food trends, 1999.• Recreated the property's Food & Wine Festival with celebrity chefs, cabaret shows, special events, and heavy media coverage, 2001, which became an annual event at the hotel.• Received Ritz-Carlton Public Relations Director of the Year award, 2000; Spirit of Ritz Award, 1999.