I'm an experienced PR and communications professional and have worked with organizations small and large, ranging from start-ups to nonprofits to global brands, helping them develop and execute marketing communications programs.Currently, I'm the president of Kevin York Communications, a PR agency that works with beverage producers, bands, nonprofits, and other consumer-facing brands, helping them to increase awareness, engagement, conversion, and advocacy. My areas of focus include marketing strategy, media relations, influencer relations, community relations, internal communications, social media, brand strategy and experience, content strategy and creation, and email marketing.An eight year veteran of Silicon Valley and San Francisco, I've worked with tech companies including HP, PlayStation, NetApp, Juniper Networks, Adobe, Palo Alto Networks, Fujitsu, WhiteHat Security and Mindjet. Two start-ups I worked with reached their goal of acquisition during my tenure with them: Network Physics (acquired by OPNET) and NeoPath Networks (acquired by Cisco).I've also worked with Disney, Burger King and Chili's to build and manage marketing and communications programs, led communications efforts for several successful political campaigns and founded a sports blog where I served as editor-in-chief, leading a team of eight writers.