Experience

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  Signature 57

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Senior Account Executive

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Clients: VISIT PHILADELPHIA®, Mural Arts Philadelphia, BalletX, Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, Heights Philadelphia, and Dance Iquail (D!)

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  Skai Blue Media

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Associate Account Executive

    • Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Clients: Saysh, Jill Scott, Alicia Garza, and Imani Perry.

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  Philly PR Girl

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

  • Business Marketing Manager

    • Dec 2019 - Jan 2021

    Philly PR Girl is a full-time public relations firm for event planning, social media management, marketing, and promotions. Our company was built on the foundation of networking and relationship-building. As the Business Marketing Manager, I consult with potential clients, create proposals and manage all sales. I also manage our current fashion clients- Milano Di Rouge and D'IYANU pr and event services. I contribute my PR skills to different projects for clients ranging from non-profits to entertainment/lifestyle and fashion brands, representing them in the best way possible through press releases, media pitches, conference planning, media alerts, event planning, marketing, on-site PR and Social Media before, during and after events, preparing social media calendars, blog writing, etc.

  • Associate Director Of Public Relations & Events

    • Feb 2017 - Dec 2019

    Philly PR Girl is a full-time public relations firm for event planning, social media management, marketing, and promotions. Our company was built on the foundation of networking and relationship-building. As Associate Director, I manage one of our top clients TEANA (The Expedite Association of America), a non-profit expediting organization. My other accounts include but are not limited to: Philadelphia Magazine, Milano Di Rouge and D'IYANU I contribute my PR skills to different projects for clients ranging from non-profits to entertainment/lifestyle and fashion brands, representing them in the best way possible through press releases, media pitches, conference planning, media alerts, event planning, marketing, on-site PR and Social Media before, during and after events, preparing social media calendars, blog writing, etc.

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  George Mason University

  • Fairfax, VA

  • Event Manager

    • Jan 2007 - Mar 2016
    • Fairfax, VA

    I organized high profile events for major donors, colleges and sponsors including: venue selection, setup, décor, entertainment, hotel accommodations, travel arrangements, catering selection coordination, security and transportation; including several events for The White House/President Barack Obama. Duties included:♣ Database management for 150 events annually: RegOnline, Cvent and Eventbrite ♣ Scheduling Events (data entry) ♣ Serve as liaison between university client and service providers ♣ Created contracts and RFPs♣ Held committee leadership positions for hiring and homecoming events ♣ Assist with office administrative duties: records management, staff meetings, publications, and website contributor ♣ Social Media Coordinator: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter♣ Developing event procedures for Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute & Smithsonian-Mason Retreat and Conference Center ♣ Managed special events, retreats, high profiled dinners, and tours on Smithsonian properties

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  Northern Virginia Building Industry Association

  • Chantilly, VA

  • Education Event Coordinator

    • Nov 2005 - Dec 2006
    • Chantilly, VA

    ♣ Designed and implemented marketing plans for all educational events♣ Maintained educational content on website♣ Planned all logistical and financial arrangements for educational events including Catering, participant counts, vendor liaison, materials management, and sponsorships♣ Processed and reported all expenses and prepared budget reports to committees.♣ Managed monthly committee meetings ♣ Produced and contributed articles and marketing information for bimonthly publication and weekly newsletter♣ Arranged accommodations for guest speakers/instructors♣ Assisted in large events including: golf tournaments, President’s Ball, Monument Awards, Home Aid Auction, and MAME Sales and Marketing Awards