Public Relations & Marketing Director

HDE Agency, Phoenix, AZ

June 2011-current

Essential duties include management of all public and media relations on behalf of agency and clients including: writing press releases, copy writing, social media strategy and management, media pitching, and analytics reporting. Other responsibilities include agency business development, account and project management, advertising, marketing strategy development and contract writing.

 

Copywriter / Content Creation

Hello Metro Inc, Phoenix, AZ

May 2009 – June 2011

Performed copy writing and content creation duties for local city guide sites and media outlets including writing editorial features on things to do, landmarks, restaurants, bars, family friendly destinations, entertainment, festivals and events. Coverage areas included Phoenix metro, San Diego County cities, and the Oklahoma City metro.

 

Project Manager, Entrepreneurship @ ASU

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

May 2008 – June 2010

Managed the Entrepreneurship @ ASU grant funded project, duties included developing educational networking and workshop events for students, staff and investors. Issuing grant project funding to faculty members to embed entrepreneurship programs within their colleges. Handled all necessary reporting to the funding agency and budgeting of the grant dollars. Worked closely with student entrepreneurs to match them with mentors and project investors to achieve their goals.