Senior Communications Manager

• Jul 2014 - Present

Manage media relations for the state agency representing every wine grape grower and winery in Washington. Washington Wine is a $8 billion industry, with more than 1,000 wineries and over 59,000 acres of wine grapes. Our team of 10 manages a $6M budget implementing comprehensive marketing and education campaigns to raise awareness and demand for Washington State. Manage media relations for the state agency representing every wine grape grower and winery in Washington. Washington Wine is a $8 billion industry, with more than 1,000 wineries and over 59,000 acres of wine grapes. Our team of 10 manages a $6M budget implementing comprehensive marketing and education campaigns to raise awareness and demand for Washington State.

Communications Specialist and Community Relations

• Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

Co-chaired Washington state’s largest winery’s Charitable Contributions Committee, overseeing $600,000 of donations to 500 charities. Demonstrated business acumen through diligent record keeping, database management, and quarterly report generation

Communications Specialist

• Mar 2010 - Jan 2013

Orchestrated wine competition participation on a national and international scale, tracking awards and recognitions for sales and management support. Supported strategic PR efforts for SMWE’s Luxury & Import portfolios, creating brand communication materials for publishing, printing, and storytelling. Managed the company’s relationship with The Washington State Wine Commission, ensuring brand recognition, and overseeing event logistics and execution. Generated detailed acclaim reports for… Show more Orchestrated wine competition participation on a national and international scale, tracking awards and recognitions for sales and management support. Supported strategic PR efforts for SMWE’s Luxury & Import portfolios, creating brand communication materials for publishing, printing, and storytelling. Managed the company’s relationship with The Washington State Wine Commission, ensuring brand recognition, and overseeing event logistics and execution. Generated detailed acclaim reports for sales and management to support brand success narratives.

Account Coordinator

• Jul 2008 - Mar 2010

Worked independently in a fast-paced agency environment demonstrating independence and a self-stater mentality. Supported the development and presentation of advertising campaigns for the agency's most complex account, coordinating across departments. Served as “Final Eyes” for quality assurance on deliverables to the client and into the market, showcasing ability to manage deadlines in a high-pressure environment. Worked independently in a fast-paced agency environment demonstrating independence and a self-stater mentality. Supported the development and presentation of advertising campaigns for the agency's most complex account, coordinating across departments. Served as “Final Eyes” for quality assurance on deliverables to the client and into the market, showcasing ability to manage deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

Lead Barista

• Nov 2007 - Feb 2008

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Recruiting

• 2007 - 2007

Barista

• May 2005 - Aug 2005

Barista

• May 2004 - Aug 2004

Barista

• May 2003 - Aug 2003