Led all external marketing efforts during the transition from startup to publicly traded entity, helping raise over $0.5B for the organization during a year-long SPAC transaction. Secured market-moving media coverage with Cramer, Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters and other leading business, tech and industry publications. Built long-lasting relationships with key reporters from top-tier national media, including: WSJ, NYT, CNBC, AP, Bloomberg and many more. Worked with strategic partners including Ford, BMW and the SK Group on joint marketing and PR campaign initiatives. Led investor relations prior to a public debut on NASDAQ, hosting an analyst day and serving as the POC for sell-side analysts at Wolfe, JPMorgan, Citi and Cowen. Served on the Business Development team, which was tasked with expanding external partner relationships and spearheading new revenue-generating contracts (joint development agreements, material transfer agreements, tech transfers and memorandum of understandings).Built the company’s brand from scratch – shooting photo and video, creating infographics and creatively directing a new corporate website. Named as Business Insider's “Rising Star” in the EV industry next to others from companies like Rivian.

Oversaw day-to-day activities on up to eight accounts, including Techstars, Coachella, Artbit (founded by Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum), WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone and more. Served as the client’s main point of contact, crafted and executed strategies for various public relations, social media and thought leadership campaigns and managed client expectations in weekly meetings. Brought new business opportunities to the organization, creating and delivering pitches to potential clients. Managed workloads and action items for each member of my client team and was responsible for the profitability of each account.Created long-lasting reporter and client relationships and secured written work published in: Inc., The New York Times and Entrepreneur.Created high-impact opportunities for my clients, with features in/on: The Today Show, TechCrunch, Reuters, Better H&G, BuzzFeed and more.