Experience

ZoomInfo

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Communications Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Leads the day-to-day execution of the public relations programWrites high-level press releases, such as acquisitions and executive appointmentsDrafts pitches for news announcements and proactive executive media opportunitiesPrepares spokespeople for interviews and engagements through media training and talking pointsDevelops talking points related to company's data privacy effortsManages internal / executive review process for press releasesProduces and updates company press kit and newsroom websiteHandles inbound media inquiriesConducts proactive media outreach to national, business, trade, and local mediaProject-manages rollout of ZoomInfo Awards program, honoring 300 international leaders annuallyWorks with human resources and internal communications teams on employer branding and CSR-related opportunities Show less

• Communications Manager

  • Apr 2020 - Apr 2022



New York Yankees

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Communications and Media Relations

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2020

  • Fostered relationships with prominent New York and national sports media. • Pitched stories to a variety of national news outlets. • Conceived ideas for new fan engagement initiatives and developed media plans for them. • Managed interview schedules and public appearances for high-profile personnel. • Coordinated and executed interviews with national and international television networks. • Conducted media conference calls for General Manager and Vice President of Amateur Scouting. • Wrote and edited press releases for major club announcements. • Served as chief researcher for daily team information packet (game notes). • Utilized database queries and spreadsheets to lead in-depth research projects. • Researched, wrote and edited primary and postseason media guides. • Designed new internal communications vehicles. • Planned and executed events during Yankees’ annual HOPE Week. • Traveled with club for several road series, coordinating media interviews and press conferences. • Trained new hires how to use statistical databases to perform research. Show less



Texas Rangers Baseball Club

• Spectator Sports
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Manager, Media Relations and Publications

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2014

  • Researched, wrote, edited and designed layout for primary and postseason media guides. • Traveled with club to Arizona and assisted with club’s spring training media relations operations. • Wrote content for and coordinated monthly publication Texas Rangers Magazine. • Researched, wrote, edited and designed layout for primary and postseason media guides. • Traveled with club to Arizona and assisted with club’s spring training media relations operations. • Wrote content for and coordinated monthly publication Texas Rangers Magazine.



Arizona Fall League

• Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Media Relations Assistant

  • Sep 2009 - Nov 2011

  • Wrote and edited league media guide and daily game notes. • Coordinated player interviews with local and national media outlets on a daily basis. • Wrote and edited league media guide and daily game notes. • Coordinated player interviews with local and national media outlets on a daily basis.



Portland Timbers & Thorns FC

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Media Relations Assistant

  • Nov 2008 - Aug 2011

  • Researched, designed, wrote and edited inaugural team media guide for MLS franchise. • Coordinated, wrote and managed production for matchday magazine. • Served as primary media contact for community outreach events and player appearances. • Produced written content for and helped develop and maintain team website. • Researched, designed, wrote and edited inaugural team media guide for MLS franchise. • Coordinated, wrote and managed production for matchday magazine. • Served as primary media contact for community outreach events and player appearances. • Produced written content for and helped develop and maintain team website.



Portland Beavers

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Media Relations Assistant

  • Nov 2008 - Nov 2010

  Produced game notes, wrote game stories, produced media guide and program, managed the team website, for the Pacific Coast League Triple-A baseball team for two seasons. Produced game notes, wrote game stories, produced media guide and program, managed the team website, for the Pacific Coast League Triple-A baseball team for two seasons.