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Proven PR expert with the skills, relationships, and instincts to land real media coverage, build credibility, and drive results. I bring the strategy, storytelling, and persistence that make great PR unstoppable 🚀 My clients have appeared in high-impact media outlets like USA Today, Wired, Business Insider, Cosmopolitan, Travel+Leisure, CNET, InStyle, PopSugar, PC Magazine, Forbes, Better Homes & Gardens, and The New York Times. Before becoming an independent practitioner I was Associate Vice President at one of the top-ranked PR agencies in the U.S. I also worked as a PR specialist at NASDAQ, and have experience working with companies of all sizes, including Fortune 500s, start-ups, and everything in-between. My services include: ✅ Placing articles in leading national media outlets and trade publications ✅ Developing strategic PR and media campaigns ✅ In-depth media research ✅ Press list development ✅ Press release writing and distribution ✅ Leveraging existing relationships with journalists ✅ Digital PR Upwork has awarded me with its 🌟TOP-RATED PLUS🌟 and 🌟EXPERT-VETTED🌟 designations, given to freelancers who have consistently demonstrated exceptional performance with a proven track record of success with high-value projects. Let's get started on your next PR campaign, you'll be in good hands!

I am an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager with a strong background in event planning, digital marketing, and public relations. I have successfully coordinated events for over 500 attendees, working closely with government municipalities and stakeholders within the state of Utah to ensure alignment and impact. My expertise includes promoting events and engaging diverse audiences through comprehensive digital marketing strategies, leveraging social media, email marketing, and graphic design skills to maximize reach and participation. With a solid track record in campaign management, I have increased engagement through targeted social media strategies and influencer marketing initiatives. My role at 47G Aerospace & Defense, for example, included managing outreach within an ecosystem of over 100 companies, driving a 30% increase in campaign reach. I have collaborated with public agencies and private organizations to create effective communications plans, successfully utilizing platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Mailchimp, and HubSpot. Additionally, I have developed strong community partnerships, helping clients build brand awareness and loyalty through compelling content and strategic messaging. With a deep understanding of influencer and affiliate marketing, I excel in crafting campaigns that align with business objectives and generate tangible results. My skills in analytics, project management, and relationship-building enable me to support clients in achieving their marketing and communication goals effectively.

I’m a Fractional CIO/CISO with over 20 years of progressive IT leadership experience. My career began with deep technical roots in IT infrastructure and networking, evolving over the last 7+ years into full executive responsibility leading technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for FDA-regulated biopharmaceutical organizations. I specialize in helping companies bridge technical execution with business outcomes by building secure, scalable IT foundations while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. Key areas where I help clients: - Fractional CIO/CISO support - IT strategy and digital transformation roadmaps - Cybersecurity program development and ransomware resilience - Regulatory compliance (FDA, HIPAA, NIST, GxP) - IT governance, risk management, and data protection - Greenfield infrastructure architecture and secure platform buildouts - SaaS evaluation and technology vendor optimization Recent highlights: - Built the complete technology ecosystem and NIST-based security architecture for a PE-backed biopharmaceutical startup preparing for national market launch - As Division CIO at a global $3b+ organization, scaled IT operations across 180+ sites while managing a $35M P&L and leading a 45-person team - Engineered ransomware recovery for 150+ locations with zero data loss in 7 days I bring a unique combination of hands-on technical expertise, strategic vision, and operational discipline developed through military service (USMC) and leading technology in highly regulated environments. Whether you need a targeted security/compliance assessment, IT strategy support, or ongoing fractional leadership, I deliver practical solutions focused on real business results. Let’s schedule a consultation to discuss your specific challenges.

10+ years with global brands like Disney Parks, Texas A&M University, marketing agencies, and an immersive Christmas store Knowledgeable about themed entertainment, hospitality, education, home services, engineering, telecom and SaaS, transportation, agriculture, and recreation My expert experience: WordPress, Semrush, Constant Contact, Canva, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Meltwater, Cision, AP Style, CVENT, Asana, Smartsheet, Wrike, Trello, ClickUp, Lytho, FileMaker, Qualtrics, Newbook, OTAs, Salesforce

I am an accomplished public speaker, emcee, host & former television journalist. I have experience and expertise working in communications, public relations and journalism spanning a 20+ year career. I started my career working as a political press secretary on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. and have worked for a global public relations firm, as a journalist for several television stations in North & South Carolina (ABC, NBC and FOX), in corporate communications for the luxury automotive company Mercedes-Benz USA, as a principal of my own public relations consulting business in the New York Metro area, and currently as director of communications for a well-known nonprofit in the NYC metro area. I am passionate about helping people overcome their fears with public speaking and media interviews, as well as work on techniques such as delivery, pacing, diction and polishing one’s final presentation. For media interviews, I conduct mock interviews and prepare you for any type of media interview: taped, live, online, in person for TV, print, radio & podcasts. I have conducted speech and media coaching sessions 1:1 and in group settings with C-suite executives, physicians, college and graduate students, and those just entering the workforce, as well as non-native English speakers. I am personable, accessible & easy to work with and can offer decades of professional experience whether it’s on camera or before a large audience. Happy to chat first on a call!

I focus on providing cybersecurity compliance, cyber risk assessment, and cybersecurity consulting services to small businesses specializing on the implementation of and compliance with CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012, and NIST 800-171 requirements. CMMC credentials are listed on the CyberAB marketplace. I have worked with NIST 800-171 since 2019 providing guidance to small businesses on meeting the requirements of NIST-171. This includes System Security Plan (SSP) development, Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) creation, Policy and Procedure Development, and technical control implementation. There is more to CMMC compliance than buying a set of pre-made policy and procedure templates. As recent government legal action shows, the Department of Defense is pursuing legal action against companies not meeting CMMC and DFARS requirements after claiming to meet the requirements to win DoD contracts. Let me help your organization meet compliance and more importantly - stay compliant! I provide recommendations to small business owners that are cost-effective to meet cybersecurity compliance requirements and lessen cybersecurity risk. Specialties: cyber risk assessments, security gap analysis, policy and procedure development, system security plan (SSP) development, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) creation Frameworks: CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST Cybersecurity Framework Education: Doctorate - Cybersecurity (in-progress), Masters – Administration, Masters – Computer Science, Bachelors – IT Management Certifications: Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), CISSP, PMP, CRISC, CCSP, HCISPP, AWS Cloud Practitioner