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Experience & Expertise

PR Senior Account Supervisor 
Quinn PR

  • Account Management: Managed account teams (2–4) delivering media relations, client management, coaching and editorial oversight to achieve consistent earned-media results and high client satisfaction

  • Story Ideation: Generated and pitched creative story ideas and newsworthy angles aligned with client objectives and target media, securing coverage in top-tier travel, lifestyle, and business outlets

  • Media Relations: Cultivated and maintained relationships with journalists, bloggers and broadcast producers across print, digital and TV to deliver  strategic, strong and consistent media results

  • Client Relations: Responsible for client satisfaction, strategic results and maintaining healthy relationship 

  • Content Development: Draft and edit press materials, releases, media alerts and newsroom content in AP style; managed review/approval workflows with account team

  • Crisis Communication: Produced talking points, Q&As and reactive statements and supported crisis communications strategy

  • Creative Partnerships: Provide ideation, concept development, and outreach for creative  brand partnership ideas

  • Social Media: Provide social media strategy, advice, research, campaign ideas and provide and/or supervise influencer communications management

  • Business Development: Support new business initiatives and client expansions.

  • Research: Stay on top of current industry news and trends and perform  analysis of clients and travel marketplace

  • Media Outreach: Lead high-level journalist outreach and supervised junior staff on media list creation, outreach tracking and coverage follow-up

November 2024 - Present

PR Senior Account Executive 
Development Counsellors International 

  • Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain robust communication through regular meetings, conference calls, and detailed reports to exceed deliverable goals.

  • Team Leadership: Oversee account work of junior team members, providing mentorship, training, and constructive feedback.

  • Media Results: Drive strong media coverage and measurement through strategic outreach and relationship-building with key journalists.

  • Crisis Management: Assist in development and implementation of crisis communication strategies.

  • Business Development: Support new business initiatives and client expansions.

  • Content Development: Identify compelling stories and pitches; review, write and edit press releases, media alerts, and pitches to secure coverage.

  • Campaign Ideation: Facilitate brainstorming sessions to generate innovative campaign ideas and strategic events.

August 2022 - November 2024

PR Account Executive 
Development Counsellors International 

August 2021 - August 2022

  • Client Liaison: Proactively communicate with clients to ensure their needs and goals were met or exceeded. 

  • Media Relations: Establish strong relationships with key media contacts, securing coverage in targeted outlets.

  • Event Coordination: Plan and manage media events, press conferences, and familiarization (FAM) trips to promote client offerings and engage media.

  • Content Development: Wrote and distributed press materials and organized promotional events to enhance visibility.

  • Reporting: Conduct analysis of media coverage to provide clients with actionable insights and reports.

PR Specialist + Copy Editor
Consortium Media

March 2020 - August 2021

  • Client Relations: Maintained strong relationships with clients and key media personnel, enhancing overall PR effectiveness.

  • Campaign Leadership: Strategized and executed PR and social media campaigns for diverse clients in the lifestyle and entertainment sector.

  • Content Writing + Editing: Drafted and edited engaging copy across various platforms, ensuring alignment with client brand voices.

  • Influencer Engagement: Developed and managed partnerships with influencers to expand client reach.

  • Analytical Reporting: Prepared comprehensive reports detailing campaign performance and media placements.

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