Experience

Allen Marketing Communications, Inc.

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO/Founder

  • Feb 2009 - Present

  Allen Marketing Communications, Inc. (www.amcpr.net) is a boutique NYC PR agency specializing in travel and tourism, aesthetics, food and beverages, lifestyle brands, non-profits, publishing and wine and spirits. Current and past clients include Author Stephen Witt and his book American Moses, American Scottish Foundation, Chef Darline Dorcely, Chef Jacoby "J" Ponder, Children's Book Author LaTanya Brooks, Fragrance Designer Monique Plair, HOMBRE Magazine Men of the Year Awards, Jamie MoCrazy, Mukhadhara Foundation, Otaheti Travel, Paralympian Wheelchair Curler Steve Emt, Parenting and education expert Kimberly A. Morrow, Prohotels (Casas del XVI, The Lodge and Spa at Pico Bonito, Sublime Samana Hotel), Rockwells USA, VisitScotland (project) Show less



Allen Batista Travel, Inc.

• United States
• Travel Arrangements

• Owner

  • Nov 2008 - Present

  Allen Batista Travel, Inc. (www.abtravel.us) can help savvy travelers -- individual, groups, family reunions -- with roundtrip airfare, hotel, cruise vacations, packaged tours and car rentals. We offer domestic and international trips, lunch and dinner entertainment cruises, magic shows, walking tours. We can help with team building activities, non-profit fundraisers, family reunions, birthday and anniversary celebrations. We now offer virtual experiences -- walking tours and wellness experiences. Show less



Girl Scouts of the USA

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• PR Consultant

  • 2011 - 2012

  Copy writing services ranging from internal communication for the local Girl Scout chapters, write speeches for video tributes, write section of annual report Copy writing services ranging from internal communication for the local Girl Scout chapters, write speeches for video tributes, write section of annual report



VisitBritain

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 200 - 300 Employee

• PR Executive

  • Jul 2004 - Oct 2009

  As a public relations executive, I write bylined articles, organize special events, pitch print and broadcast media, oversee VIP program. I also develop strategic plans, as well as manage fiscal budget. As a public relations executive, I write bylined articles, organize special events, pitch print and broadcast media, oversee VIP program. I also develop strategic plans, as well as manage fiscal budget.



Hill+Knowlton Strategies

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Supervisor

  • Apr 2000 - Nov 2001

  • Puerto Rico Tourism Company: Developed strategic communication plan. Wrote press releases and activity reports. Organized press trips, consumer promotions, and press briefings. Counseled client and supervised account activities. Managed client's budget. Placements include CNNfn, Golf magazine, Travel and Leisure, and Television Food Network's Food Fantasy. Big Apple Award – June 2001 • Utah Travel Council: Developed timeline for 2001/ 02 suggested story angles. Developed Utah/H&K Extranet for Utah Global team. Wrote press releases. Managed account activities for colleagues in England, France, Germany and Italy. Food: • Hellmann's and Bestfoods Salad Dressing: Managed four spokespeople to communicate key messages of the "Click Here to Refresh" campaign. Oversaw logistics for "Bring Out the Best" contest, "Click Here to Refresh" webcasts and radio media tours. Wrote mat release, radio news release scripts and press releases. Miscellaneous: • Wrote and presented sections of new business proposals. Supervised and trained assistant account executives. Show less



Weber Shandwick

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior account executive

  • Jul 1994 - 2000

  Developed strategic program recommendations for clients in travel and hospitality, food and beverages, non-profits, publishing industries. Counseled client and managed budget. Launched an aggressive media relations campaign to generate credible third party stories for clients. Organized consumer promotions, press conferences, media marketplace, as well as group, individual and broadcast press trips. Clients: Almaden Wines, Covenant House New York, Montreal Tourism, Original Chex Mix Party Mix, Renaissance Cruises, Vegetarian Times, and Quebec Tourism. Placements: Bloomberg Radio, CNNfn, Conde Nast Traveler, Crain’s New York Business, New York Times, NY1, Travel Channel “Travel Daily,” Travel and Leisure, USA Radio Network Show less