Amanda Tarantino
Clearwater,FL
Summary
A results-oriented professional with 17 years of experience in driving impactful communications strategies in tech PR and corporate communications. Proven track record in shaping public perception and managing media relations. Extensive experience writing, editing and perfecting various types of communications, including press releases, formal letters, blogs, social media posts, emails, presentations and speeches.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Public Relations, Americas
KnowBe4
09.2025 - Current
- Oversee PR for the Americas including agencies/contractors.
- Put together comprehensive PR plans, crisis communications and internal communications plans for KnowBe4.
- Maintain media training PPT deck and conduct media training to authorized KnowBe4 spokespeople.
- Finalize press releases, quotes from executives, award submissions and corporate presentations in advance of executive approval process.
- Finalize/approve global award submissions.
- Edit articles from the KnowBe4 CISO Advisors.
- Maintain KnowBe4 Style Guide for written content.
- Help to facilitate media interviews with KnowBe4 spokespeople.
- Propose and execute KnowBe4’s Americas global media relations strategy in alignment with the global strategy.
- Manage PR firm budgets and wire services.
Senior Manager, Public Relations
KnowBe4
01.2022 - 09.2025
- Managed global PR team comprised of agencies in Australia, Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, the U.K. and the U.S.
- Enabled global PR agencies to operate at optimal efficiency and performance by providing guidance, research and other materials to help them excel.
- Implemented highly effective media training with corporate spokespersons.
- Put together comprehensive PR plans and internal communications plans for KnowBe4.
- Finalized press releases, quotes from executives, award submissions and corporate presentations in advance of executive approval process.
Public Relations Officer
KnowBe4
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Exceeded objectives and key results by securing a high number of awards for the organization and significantly increasing the number of global mentions in the media.
- Assisted in managing the global PR team.
Manager of Corporate Communications
(ISC)²
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Managed global PR team comprised of agencies and contractors in Brazil, Germany, Hong Kong, the U.K. and the U.S.
- Directly managed one staff member.
- Managed and monitored all corporate social media accounts. Co-presented annual global employee training on social media policies, guidelines and best practices.
- Helped to increase Twitter followers by approximately 50 percent; Facebook likes by 24 percent; and LinkedIn followers by 39 percent over a 12-month period.
- Drafted and edited news releases using SEO strategies and international PR best practices.
- Drafted and edited media statements, quotes, answers to questions from reporters, blogs and articles, for the CEO, Board of Directors, executives and senior management.
- Served as global media relations point of contact. Coordinated interviews and provided statements for Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, niche security news outlets and freelance writers.
- Strategized and managed news content for global website and member magazine.
- Coached, prepped and provided feedback to key executives and senior-level spokespersons before and after media interviews.
Corporate Communications Specialist
(ISC)²
06.2010 - 01.2014
- Managed regional advisory boards comprised of high-profile cybersecurity professionals around the world and presented corporate information at various advisory board meetings.
- Drafted speeches for high-ranking foreign government officials for corporate events (Vice President of the Philippines, Japanese government officials, etc.).
- Drafted corporate speeches, presentations, speaking abstracts, event welcome letters, quotes and formal letters for CEO, Board of Directors and other senior management.
- Edited marketing materials such as conference brochures, emails and ads.
- Strategized, planned and drafted all content for (ISC)² Foundation website.
- Drafted organization’s annual report and other corporate reports.
- Corporate editor of the organization’s member magazine.
- Drafted, edited and approved emails and other corporate messaging to constituency of over 100,000.
- Maintained Style Guide, corporate presentation template and email templates.
Communications Coordinator
(ISC)²
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Managed project plans for surveys, PR campaigns, etc.
- Drafted several departmental policies and procedures.
- Saved the company over $50,000 by taking on additional writing, event and project management duties that were previously outsourced after budgets were cut.
- Managed day-to-day tasks of several PR programs, including temporary supervision of one employee and direct communication with hundreds of organizational volunteers.
Education
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Florida
01.2007
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Personable and friendly
- Media relations
- Public Relations
- Communications management
- Content creation
Timeline
Head of Public Relations, Americas
KnowBe4
09.2025 - Current
Senior Manager, Public Relations
KnowBe4
01.2022 - 09.2025
Public Relations Officer
KnowBe4
04.2018 - 01.2022
Manager of Corporate Communications
(ISC)²
01.2014 - 04.2018
Corporate Communications Specialist
(ISC)²
06.2010 - 01.2014
Communications Coordinator
(ISC)²
05.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Florida
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
Awards and Affiliations
VP of Education, Toastmasters Club 05492254 2016, VP of Professional Development, Tampa Bay IABC Chapter Board 2016, Member, Editorial Advisory Board, InfoSecurity Professional magazine 2016, (ISC)² Employee Above and Beyond Award 2009