The Gladiator’s Credentials
Professional Resume.
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Tech PR Account Manager
March 2023 - Present
Develop and execute strategic communications for complex technologies and innovative solutions in tech PR, with a focus on Federal IT and general tech sectors
Pitch and secure media placements for clients, demonstrating strong persuasive skills and translating technical concepts into compelling narratives that align with Federal, defense, SLED, civilian, and tech trade publication interests
Cultivate and manage media and analyst relations, specializing in thought leadership coverage and analyst briefings, while staying abreast of breaking government IT news and industry trends
Skillfully copywrite content, including byline articles, awards nominations, white papers, and customer case studies, tailored to captivate and influence key decision makers across various tech sectors and government agencies
Provide comprehensive media training for CEOs and subject matter experts (SMEs), preparing them for interviews, speaking engagements, and other public-facing opportunities to effectively communicate with key stakeholders
Analyze progress against goals, deliver responsive client service, and exhibit exemplary budget management skills, while providing expert guidance to team members based on extensive PR and relationship-building best practices
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Advanced Tech Account Executive
July 2022 - July 2023
Communications expert for artificial intelligence, cloud and infrastructure, web scraping and web proxy clients
Establish and nurture relationships between clients in the advanced tech industry with tech analysts and tech journalists around the world including Africa, Australia, the US and UK
Secured media coverage for two clients in five countries within the first month’s hire
Direct internal marketing departments on product launches and industry summits for clients, resulting in premium launch success and no less than 85 percent coverage rates
Conduct market research to stay ahead of trends, innovation, and new technologies to advance programs and better position clients
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Adjunct Professor
June 2022 - Present
Demonstrate industry expertise in public relations writing and social media management, as shown through course curriculum, delivery and student engagement
Provide an outlet for mentorship and networking by having guest speakers within the industry visit online classes for Q&A sessions
Provide students with exceptional analytical, communication and research skills needed for relevant fields
Earned a mean score of 4.5 (out of five) for student evaluations
Social Media Assistant
May 2021 - May 2022
Created uniquely targeted social media plans to be executed primarily through Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter and increased brand awareness by more than +1300% since hire date
Evaluate social media analytics and Google Analytics, expanding marketing strategy to include YouTube; increased website traffic by 32%
Create posts for Tik Tok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, scheduling through Sprout Social
Attend department events to provide live social media coverage and capture photos
Design original graphics and promotional material using Canva, InDesign and Illustrator software for use on all platforms
Recommended new ideas for the college’s social media branding guidelines that were implemented by the office of the dean and senior management
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Founder
August 2021 - Present
Provide traditional public relations, social media marketing, editorial writing and content creation, campaign and election consulting, virtual assistance and curriculum writing for academia
Served as communications advisor to a mayoral candidate, providing oversight of all debate and public appearances, driving a positive and organic following and engagement with constituents, resulting in over 10 media placements and an increase to 92% overall engagement within 2 months of hire
Assist clients with applications and personal statements for graduate school, resulting in a 100% acceptance rate for admissions
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Contract Specialist
March 2021 - November 2021
Led crisis communications and process improvement initiatives for the Kansas Department of Labor during COVID-19, addressing unprecedented unemployment claim volumes and fraud issues
Developed comprehensive literature and instructional materials to guide Kansas claimants through the complex unemployment benefits process, improving accessibility and reducing confusion
Crafted sensitive messaging and scripts for customer service representatives to address fraud claims, balancing empathy with procedural integrity in phone and chat interactions
Implemented streamlined processes and communication strategies that reduced unallocated benefits claims by 57% within nine months
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and execute a rapid response plan, effectively managing the surge in unemployment claims while maintaining public trust
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Management Trainee
January 2019 - January 2021
Synthesized weekly revenue projection reports that interpret consumer behavior, market opportunities and conditions, marketing results, trends and investments through Microsoft Office Tools
Partnered with general and office managers to automate manual account payables processes, saving time and money while decreasing the margin of error
Facilitated quality assurance, system integration, and user acceptance testing, allowing for an on-time, on-budget, and well-received "go live" of corporate SAP/SAS systems
Provided analytics and decision-support tools to executives as the foundation for revenue projections, restructuring, consolidation, and rerouting strategies