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Strategic PR/communications consultant with experience in directing, managing and executing strategic marketing communications and public relations programs for consumer and B2B technology companies.
Headline:
Startup Member
Industries:
Computing, Entertainment, Information Technology, Internet, Lifestyle, Travel
Skills:
Business, Copy Writing, Editing, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Writing
Location:
San Diego, CA
Interested in:
Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Finding team mates, Getting press, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Recruiting for my startup
Schools:
University of Missouri System - Kansas City
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Rockstar Communications
Position:
Principal
Time period:
September 2004 - Present
Description:
Offer clients strategic marketing communications and public relations counsel and a wide range of communications support, including product launch planning and execution, positioning and messaging, competitive and market analysis, issues management, media, influencer and analyst media relations, perception audits, reviews programs, speaker’s bureau, and writing and editing of communications and business development materials. Past and present clients include: ARCHOS, Buzznet, CSA Travel Protection, La Jolla Digital, Overland Storage, RealAge and Veoh Networks.
Employer:
Musicmatch
Position:
Director, Corporate Communications
Time period:
August 2000 - August 2004
Description:
Developed and managed ongoing corporate communications and product public relations strategies for one of the top digital music companies. Responsibilities included driving all public relations activities, including corporate visibility, product reviews and consumer and business outreach; managing internal and external team resources; developing and managing corporate and product messaging; building and maintaining relationships with key business and consumer press and analysts; managing and coaching company spokespersons; conducting competitive analyses; responding to industry issues; and editing and approving all press materials.
Employer:
Intuit Inc.
Position:
Corporate Communications Manager
Time period:
November 1997 - August 2000
Description:
Managed strategic public relations and marketing programs for Quicken TurboTax, the number-one selling tax software program, as well as Quicken TurboTax for the Web, the leading Web-based tax preparation site. Responsibilities included managing internal and external resources; executing annual product launches; coordinating and attending national media/analyst tours; creating effective product branding strategies; training and mentoring spokespersons; creating all press materials; managing outside PR agency; and placing stories in key nationwide publications.
Employer:
The Townsend Agency
Position:
Account Executive
Time period:
April 1996 - November 1997
Description:
Managed marketing communications and public relations activities for national high-tech clients in both the consumer and business-to-business arenas. Responsibilities included managing ongoing marketing communications plans; creating and disseminating company/product announcements; planning and coordinating product launch activities, media/analyst tours, trade show activities and special events; creation and presentation of new business proposals; and managing the creation and production of advertisements and marketing collateral.
Employer:
Boasberg Valentine Radford
Position:
Assistant Account Executive
Time period:
January 1992 - April 1996
Description:
Supported and managed a variety of national public relations account activities in both the business-to-business and consumer markets. Mainly responsible for heavy media relations with national business and trade publications. In additional to daily support of pharmaceutical, entertainment and hi-tech clients, played key role in activities surrounding special projects, such as the Windows ’95 launch, Web site creation and online conferences, and large-scale, high profile event planning.
EDUCATION
University:
University of Missouri System - Kansas City
Degree:
Mass Communications, BA
INFORMATION
Hobbies:
Snowboarding, swimming, music, reading, travel, photography, the beach and my two French Bulldogs (http://sandiegodogbeach.blo...).
