Experience

SonicCloud

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2023 - Aug 2023



Chief of Stuff Inc

• Technology, Information and Media

• Founder + Editor & Chief

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom Chief of Stuff is the source for informative, interesting, innovative, & inspirational STUFF. Its chief aim is to foster curiosity and educate in an approachable and fun way that raises the collective consciousness. Each issue is a smart and substantive collection of what's new, novel or noteworthy. Sign up to receive the newsletter, download the latest issue of the quarterly magazine, or brighten up your feed by following @chief.of.stuff.inc on Instagram and TikTok.


Wizikey
• India
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Advisor & Angel Investor

  • Feb 2021 - Present


Marcho Partners

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entrepreneur In Residence

  • May 2020 - Jul 2023

  London, England, United Kingdom


Coalition for App Fairness
• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• Acting Deputy Director

  • Aug 2020 - Feb 2021


Blockchain.com

• United Kingdom
• Internet Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP of Marketing, Communications, and Expansion

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

• Chief Of Staff

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2019

  London, United Kingdom

• Head Of Communications

  • May 2017 - Dec 2017

  New York



Hillary for America

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advance Staff

  • May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Traveled to key battleground states to plan and execute campaign events, rallies and fundraisers for Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, VP candidate Tim Kaine, President Clinton, and more. Select member of advance team responsible for Election Eve rally in Philadelphia featuring President Obama and the First Lady along with over 33,000 attendees as well as Election Night at the Javits Center in New York City.



Uber

• Türkiye
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications Lead

  • May 2014 - Oct 2016

  San Francisco Bay Area Managed and led communications efforts across new products, partnerships, and consumer campaigns for Uber globally. Developed strategic initiatives that demonstrated the benefits of Uber's technology and furthered our core narrative. Responsibilities included independently driving key product launches, coordinating cross-­functional teams, placing proactive stories, anticipating issues, crafting communications materials, and providing counsel to executives. Recognized for fostering and… Show more Managed and led communications efforts across new products, partnerships, and consumer campaigns for Uber globally. Developed strategic initiatives that demonstrated the benefits of Uber's technology and furthered our core narrative. Responsibilities included independently driving key product launches, coordinating cross-­functional teams, placing proactive stories, anticipating issues, crafting communications materials, and providing counsel to executives. Recognized for fostering and improving media relations across top -tier business, tech, and consumer outlets. Show less



The White House

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advance Staff

  • May 2010 - Sep 2016

  Planned and designed a wide range of press events, official appearances, major speeches, rallies and fundraisers for the White House. Coordinated logistics and managed media relations at events attended by the President and Vice President.



BergDavis Public Affairs

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

• Senior Account Executive

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Developed comprehensive policy and communications strategy for an array of multi-national Fortune 500 clients including Starbucks, The Home Depot, CVS/pharmacy, and AT&T. Engaged and educated policymakers, media and key stakeholders to drive client success. Managed media relations, corporate positioning, reputation management and crisis communications across multiple accounts.



Kasselman LLC

• Public Policy Offices

• Public Affairs Specialist

  • Oct 2010 - May 2014

  San Francisco Bay Area Organized and produced high profile media events for statewide campaigns, politicians, non­profits, and corporate clients including the American Foundation for Equal Rights, Mayor Ed Lee of San Francisco, Levi Strauss, and the Clinton Foundation. Led and managed press conferences, rallies, media opportunities, and the wedding for plaintiffs of Prop 8 and the historic fight for marriage equality.



America's Cup

• New Zealand
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Connect Project Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

  San Francisco Bay Area Coordinated city leaders and developed strategic messaging related to the America’s Cup races and events. Maintained stakeholder relationships for America’s Cup citywide campaigns. Represented ACEA in the community and promoted America’s Cup local hiring and sustainability policies. Managed the AC Business Connect website and stakeholder database.



Mercury

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Consultant

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

  Sacramento, California Area Consulted clients on crisis communications, reputation management, and legislative affairs. Developed comprehensive messaging, press materials, and media training for statewide campaigns. Analyzed and modeled voting trends during the mid­term election. Wrote substantive white paper on media consumption habits amongst Latino voters.



AT&T

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Affairs Coordinator

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2012

  San Francisco Bay Area Developed and implemented strategic messaging and policy across privacy, security and new technologies. Responsible for internal and external communications. Worked extensively on the AT&T/T­ Mobile merger.



University of California, Irvine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Community & Youth Programs

  • May 2008 - May 2010

  Irvine Led and managed a nimble team responsible for summer camps and clinics across thirteen athletic programs. Developed and executed comprehensive growth marketing strategy to identify new business opportunities. Responsible for contributing an additional 20% in annual revenue to the athletic department during the height of the economic recession. Nick-named the “CEO of Athletics.”



Bassett Industries

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Business Development Associate

  • Jan 2004 - May 2008

  Irvine, CA Identified and secured new licensing opportunities and distribution channels for acclaimed director David Lynch. Developed and launched David Lynch's personal coffee brand with Allegro Coffee. Assisted the President in all aspects of producing feature length films.