Chief Executive Officer

• Sep 2019 - Present

If business is a sport, we want the gold. Inspired by the competitive spirit and dedication found in athletics, Athlete Strategies brings a relentless mindset to the world of public relations. Across industries like sports, technology, and entertainment, we run campaigns focused on media relations, content creation, and partnerships. Clients: Professional athletes and teams (U.S. and EU) Agents B2B technology Venture firms Government bodies and politicians Startups If business is a sport, we want the gold. Inspired by the competitive spirit and dedication found in athletics, Athlete Strategies brings a relentless mindset to the world of public relations. Across industries like sports, technology, and entertainment, we run campaigns focused on media relations, content creation, and partnerships. Clients: Professional athletes and teams (U.S. and EU) Agents B2B technology Venture firms Government bodies and politicians Startups

Senior Account Executive

• Mar 2017 - May 2019

B2B tech public relations - Account lead for international technology clients - On-site event support at major conferences, including CES - Internal and external messaging and collateral, campaign planning, media and analyst relations, global social media management, and market research - Built a new business pipeline CRM B2B tech public relations - Account lead for international technology clients - On-site event support at major conferences, including CES - Internal and external messaging and collateral, campaign planning, media and analyst relations, global social media management, and market research - Built a new business pipeline CRM

Public Relations Independent Contractor

• Jul 2009 - May 2019

Provided retainer and project-based support for: TECH: - Lunera Lighting (2016-2017) - Samsung Semiconductor (2014-2017) - Facebook (2015-2016): Search Rank Analyst - The Immersive Technology Alliance (2014-2016) - Mobogenie (2014) - Maxellent Technologies (2009-2010) SPORTS: - The Bay Loves KD (2019): Fundraising Communications - Fansided (2016): NHL Staff Reporter - All Sports United (2013-2015): Content Lead, interviewed professional athletes - MC-Elite Basketball (2010-2015): Business Development - NCAA Men's DI Basketball Tournament (2014): Media Coordination Volunteer - San Diego State Hockey (2013): PR, data-based ticket sale pricing, sales, corporate partnerships, web, social media, community relations, recruiting - San Jose Sharks (2013): Game-Night Media Relations Assistant - Santa Clara University (2013): Game-Night Baseball Media Relations Assistant - Golden State Warriors (2012-2013): Game-Night PR Assistant - FOX Sports (2012): Game-Night Broadcast Assistant - Pac-12 Networks (2012): Game-Night Broadcast Assistant - Stanford University (2012): Game-Night Football Media Relations Assistant - CBS College Sports Network (2010): Campus Representative MUSIC: - Rock Hill Entertainment (2011-2014): San Diego-based group providing artist booking, marketing, and event promotion services to Southern California venues, including House of Blues POLITICS: - Santa Clara Building Trades Council (2015) - Cindy Chavez Campaign (2014): Precinct Manager B2C AGENCY: - Experiences For Mankind (2012): PR Assistant - GE, The Mirage Hotel & Casino - Placements Media (2011-2012): Public Relations and Social Media Assistant - Chefs Diet, Dinner Date, Egg Donor, Fine Featherheads, FreeHand, Freshpet, Janska, LuxeYard, My Free Taxes, Shutterfly, Smoothie King, Tax Closure, ToldU, Whomp! Charmz OTHER: - Breaktime Media (2014-2016): Content Creator Show less

Founder

• Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

Assistant Media Relations Director

• Feb 2010 - May 2011

Provided communications support to 17 NCAA Division I sports teams - Served as sole media contact at NCAA-sanctioned games and tournaments - Wrote news articles, press releases, and broadcast notes daily - Updated annual media guides for digital and print - Managed historical data volumes and extracted insights - Interviewed players and coaches - Earned All-Conference performance recognition accolades for players - Instilled interactive social media philosophy - Directed two interns Show less

Student Consultant

• 2008 - Dec 2010

- Junior Seau Foundation: Created an 18-page event packet as new donor persuasion collateral for the 2011 Junior Seau Celebrity Golf Classic - Center for Community Solutions: Co-leader of a group selected as a finalist to execute our rebranding and outreach proposal - City of San Diego: Member of a research consulting group that compiled a report on the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department's Water Purification Demonstration Project - Junior Seau Foundation: Created an 18-page event packet as new donor persuasion collateral for the 2011 Junior Seau Celebrity Golf Classic - Center for Community Solutions: Co-leader of a group selected as a finalist to execute our rebranding and outreach proposal - City of San Diego: Member of a research consulting group that compiled a report on the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department's Water Purification Demonstration Project