Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
Andria Huskinson

Andria Huskinson

SLC,UT

Summary

Dynamic Communication Manager with over a decade of experience in marketing, public relations, and media management. Demonstrated expertise in crafting strategic communication plans, fostering media relationships, and driving brand exposure. Proven track record of successfully managing crisis situations and implementing innovative digital marketing campaigns. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and delivering measurable results. Strong communicator with a passion for storytelling and building strategic partnerships.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Communication Manager

Alta Ski Area
2017.10 - Current

Drive all content communications for Alta Ski Area, increasing employee and community satisfaction and engagement year over year.

  • Establish and advance overall public relations strategies yearly, resulting in increased media coverage and secured stories in major publications and TV outlets each year.
  • Write all press releases and company communications for employees, stakeholders, senior management, and community partners.
  • Initiated and drove company's DEI platform and mission for corporate responsibility and sustainability, resulting in amplified media coverage year over year.
  • Collaborate on developing and implementing marketing campaigns for website, digital and print ads, social media, and all internal and external newsletters.
  • Establish an annual crisis communication plan for the Alta leadership team, including spokesperson training, protocols, and issue management.
  • Significantly expanded the communications department from a part-time to a full-time role.
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies.
  • Implemented strategic public relations efforts that positioned the company as a thought leader within its industry.

Owner/Founder

Lupine Media Co
2014.06 - Current
  • Strategically shape the narrative for each client to resonate with their audience, fostering deeper connections and driving meaningful engagement
  • Expanded the paid and organic strategies for clients' social media channels, leading to significant growth
  • Achieved an average of 20% growth for clients across social channels, with a notable 15% increase in overall engagement within the first six months
  • Proactively anticipate potential issues and offer solutions, enhancing communication strategies for clients' audiences
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

Marketing/PR Consultant

Pilmer PR
2022.08 - 2023.05
  • Led all Marketing and PR efforts and communication for Heroic Cybersecurity's new product launch.
  • Increased brand exposure by 65% and exceeded initial sales by 36%.
  • Coordinate an average of 10 industry articles within the first three months of product launch to position the company as a leader in cybersecurity.
  • Managed award application efforts, resulting in the Founder being awarded the Inc500 award for one of the fastest-growing companies.

Social Media Manager

Spectrum Interactive Media
2014.06 - 2016.09
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
  • Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message, streamlining communication across all social media channels.
  • Optimized posting schedules based on platform-specific analytics to maximize content visibility.
  • Optimized content development strategy to enhance the customer journey experience, resulting in a 10% increase in conversions and ROI of the campaigns.
  • Assisted in relaunching one client's company website by integrating social media platforms and creating multi-pronged campaigns to increase brand visibility and awareness by 20%.

Permitting and Communication Director

Electric Run
2013.05 - 2014.04
  • Successfully secured 24 event venues in its first year of inception, and secured the first running event ever in Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA.
  • Built and managed the permitting department and marketing team.
  • Led the team to achieve the first year of races to exceed our project goals by 85%.
  • Managed crisis communications, mitigating potential damage to company reputation.

Marketing and Race Director

Ragnar Relay Series
2010.09 - 2012.12
  • Managed all communications for the Chicago Ragnar Relay Race, which passed through two states.
  • Communications included newsletters, event promotion, participant email newsletters, social media, event signage, advertisements, and communications with stakeholders and volunteers.
  • Each year, participants, volunteers, and stakeholders along the race route consistently gave me a satisfaction rating of over 92%.
  • Notably, my race satisfaction rating surpassed that of other races by at least 26%.
  • Strategically drive and execute a marketing campaign each year, increasing the number of teams from 80 to over 200 for two consecutive years.
  • Secured sponsorship partners and funds that exceeded the event expectations by 30%.
  • Each year, brought in over 18K from volunteer requirements that no other race had done, an 85% increase over all other races.
  • As a result of this, a new position was created to manage volunteer requirements for all races.

Education

Master's of Strategic Communication -

Westminster College, SLC, UT
05.2021

BS - Mass Communication - Public Relations

University of Utah, SLC, UT
05.1999

Skills

  • Media Relations
  • Strategic Marketing and PR
  • Relationship Management
  • Marketing Communication
  • Leadership Management
  • Internal/External Communication
  • Crisis Management
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Digital Communication
  • Creative
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Storytelling
  • Thought Leadership
  • Critical Thinking

Volunteer Experience

  • Board Member, SheJumps, 2017-2024
  • Fundraising, Project Purple, 2014-Present
  • Volunteer, Homeless Shelter, 2020-2023

Timeline

Marketing/PR Consultant - Pilmer PR
2022.08 - 2023.05
Communication Manager - Alta Ski Area
2017.10 - Current
Owner/Founder - Lupine Media Co
2014.06 - Current
Social Media Manager - Spectrum Interactive Media
2014.06 - 2016.09
Permitting and Communication Director - Electric Run
2013.05 - 2014.04
Marketing and Race Director - Ragnar Relay Series
2010.09 - 2012.12
Westminster College - Master's of Strategic Communication,
University of Utah - BS - Mass Communication, Public Relations
Andria Huskinson