Senior Vice President, Public Relations

• May 2022 - Present

Vice President, Public Relations

• Jul 2019 - Apr 2022

Communications work for corporate, government and hospitality clients has included: Hawaii Tourism Authority, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau, Foodland Super Market, Drybar Honolulu/Waikiki, International Market Place, Travaasa Hana, Hawaii Community Foundation, DuPont Pioneer, Turtle Bay Resort, Royal Hawaiian Center, Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, Marriott Resorts Hawaii and Marriott Vacation Club International.Responsible for communication and operational planning at the public relations group level, as well as overall organizational leadership and management, including developing and implementation of Anthology's vision, corporate mission, strategic objectives, annual goals, agency-wide strategies, policies, and systems. Exhibits necessary management skills include planning, organizing, leading, evaluating, problem solving, and consulting. Primarily responsible for directing, motivating, and rewarding the performance of account team members and staff.

Director of Account Services - Travel & Tourism, Public Relations

• Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

A leader in the organization, responsibilities included managing client relationships and internal teams for travel and tourism accounts, overseeing work flow and processes for PR and integrated teams, and growing accounts and new business.

Senior Account Supervisor - Travel & Tourism, Public Relations

• May 2014 - Mar 2017

Managed processes and projects, and oversaw a team to ensure a high-level of strategic thinking, execution, productivity and efficiency was maintained on all assigned accounts. Utilized skills in interpersonal communications, conceptualizing strategic direction, problem-solving recommendations, and client consultation, while also performing all public relations functions including writing, media interaction, client liaison and day-to-day administrative activities. Became immersed in client products, markets and media to effectively deal with clients’ PR needs and long range planning. Maintained and helped to develop the agency’s corporate initiatives, including administration, professional development, community service efforts, student internship program, internal communications, and other activities. Directed the activities of junior team members.

Account Supervisor - Travel & Tourism, Public Relations

• Aug 2012 - Apr 2014

Supervised a team of personnel and oversaw assigned clients and respective projects to ensure all account service functions were operating at a high level of productivity and satisfaction. Ensured team followed through on all client projects/tasks as scheduled and deadlines were being met consistently, from the execution of a public relations plan and its tactics, clients’ reports and general administrative duties, including monitoring account productivity/profitability and receivables.

Senior Account Executive

• Apr 2011 - Aug 2012

Served as a primary client contact and ensured a high-level of strategic thinking, productivity and efficiency was maintained on all assigned accounts. Performed all public relations functions including writing, media interaction, client liaison and day-to-day administrative activities. Responsible for becoming familiar with client products, markets and media to effectively support clients’ PR needs and long range planning. Supported agency-related matters and mentored junior team members.

Account Coordinator --> Assistant Account Executive --> Account Executive

• Apr 2006 - Mar 2011

Provided instrumental support to client service teams, including managing functions within client projects/initiatives, assisting with writing and editing, collaborating with industry partners, negotiating with suppliers, coordinating budgets and schedules, and planning and implementing special events.

VP of Communications, Board of Directors

• May 2016 - Present

Public Relations Account Coordinator

• Mar 2004 - Dec 2005

Development Intern

• Jun 2004 - Aug 2004