My Professional Work Experience
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Marketing and Public Relations professional with 3+ years of experience developing media strategies, content marketing campaigns, and brand messaging across B2C, B2B, and nonprofit sectors. Proven success securing national media placements including Sports Illustrated, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, TIME, and Newsweek. Skilled in social media strategy, media relations, proposal development, digital marketing analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marketing & Purchasing Associate
Phoenix Metals | Norcross, Georgia | April 2025 – Present
AI Engineers, Inc. | Middletown, Connecticut | August 2023 – April 2024
iMiller Public Relations | Remote, New York | May 2023 – August 2023
Big Voice Communications | New Haven, Connecticut | May 2022 – February 2023
Heron Agency | Chicago, Illinois | May 2021 – January 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising & Public Relations, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, May 2022
CORE COMPETENCIES
Media Relations, Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Brand Messaging, Press Releases & Media Kits, Copywriting & Editing, Brand Collaborations, Influencer Partnerships, Marketing Analytics & Reporting, Event Planning
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Cision, Customer Relationship Managers (CRMs) (Social, Email, Lead Management), Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite
Marketing and Public Relations professional with 3+ years of experience developing media strategies, content marketing campaigns, and brand messaging across B2C, B2B, and nonprofit sectors. Proven success securing national media placements including Sports Illustrated, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, TIME, and Newsweek. Skilled in social media strategy, media relations, proposal development, digital marketing analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marketing & Purchasing Associate
Phoenix Metals | Norcross, Georgia | April 2025 – Present
- Manage LinkedIn content strategy, creating and scheduling posts that grew the following by nearly 30% in 5 months, and boosted engagement by 17%
- Oversee Google Business Pages, responding to reviews and maintaining accurate SEO-optimized information
- Support brand visibility and reputation management initiatives
- Coordinate cross-branch communications to support customer and vendor inquiries
- Utilize ACS 400 and Lansa to process shop orders and custom items
AI Engineers, Inc. | Middletown, Connecticut | August 2023 – April 2024
- Developed and edited marketing proposals for multi-million dollar construction projects across CT, MA, and NY
- Led cross-functional coordination between engineers and leadership to produce competitive proposal packages
- Managed resume database updates to align with RFP requirements and strengthen proposal positioning
- Ensured brand consistency across all marketing collateral
- Contributed to business development efforts through persuasive written communication
iMiller Public Relations | Remote, New York | May 2023 – August 2023
- Managed multi-platform social media campaigns (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram) for B2B technology clients
- Drafted blogs, white papers, newsletters, and email marketing campaigns
- Built and maintained editorial content calendars
- Produced monthly analytics and performance reports
- Developed speaking opportunity materials and event promotion assets
Big Voice Communications | New Haven, Connecticut | May 2022 – February 2023
- Authored press releases, media alerts, and strategic pitch letters
- Secured media coverage in regional and national outlets
- Built and maintained journalist relationships across multiple industries
- Developed PR strategies for nonprofits and professional associations
- Conducted media training sessions and client interviews
- Wrote website and social media copy aligned with brand voice
Heron Agency | Chicago, Illinois | May 2021 – January 2022
- Drafted press materials including pitch decks, press releases, and media lists
- Managed Instagram engagement for hospitality client, coordinating influencer partnerships
- Developed partnership strategies with brands and content creators
- Supported campaign strategy development and client communications
- Conducted competitive research and media monitoring
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising & Public Relations, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, May 2022
CORE COMPETENCIES
Media Relations, Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Brand Messaging, Press Releases & Media Kits, Copywriting & Editing, Brand Collaborations, Influencer Partnerships, Marketing Analytics & Reporting, Event Planning
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Cision, Customer Relationship Managers (CRMs) (Social, Email, Lead Management), Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite
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