- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Web Development and Design
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like Adobe Acrobat, AI, and Photography, to expand skills and techniques
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Historical Exploration
- DIY and Home Improvement
ERIN CULLEN HARRIS
SEATTLE,WA
Summary
Proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills with a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
As you will see in the content following, I have had extensive experience in the early era of emerging technologies, and I remain passionate and excited about Microsoft's AI technologies.
A more eloquent way to state what I want to say next would be: "I am a diligent, hands-on individual who is committed to achieving results. As an early Microsoft employee, I recognized that our work was transformative, and it was an exhilarating experience."
I prefer my version: I am a smart, roll-up-your-sleeves, work hard, and "get shit done" type person. I am an "early-days" Microsoft employee, when it wasn't just a job, it was a way of life. We knew we were changing the world, and it completely rocked.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Music Heals Foundation
- Company Overview: (501c3)
- (501c3)
Developer Tools Platform Marketing /PR
Vega Consulting
01.2010 - Current
- Oversee all product disclosures for Developer Tools in collaboration with technical marketing and engineering teams throughout Microsoft.
- Manage all partner engagements and logistics at various events
Windows Mobile Phone Project Manager
Bridge Partners Consulting
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed $9 million dollar PR budget (saved division $1M via budget reallocations)
- Planned and management international press event WP7 launch / Microsoft Campus
Senior Public Relations Manager, Windows 7
Microsoft Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Drove x-company launch planning for Windows 7 including disclosure calendar and release management, consumer & industry PR planning, international communications roll out and all internal communications.
- Worked closely with localization teams worldwide and marketing contacts in each area planning launch activities.
- Extensive x-co collaboration and launch execution strategic planning and communications with BG & PR leads, external agencies and vendor teams.
Senior Analyst Relations Manager, Windows Client Comms
Microsoft Corporation
12.2007 - 01.2008
- Oversee the management of all analyst and influential engagement for Internet Explorer, Windows Live, and the Windows Client Small Business division.
- Facilitate cross-company collaboration including product management, product marketing, communications, engineering, and various business groups to incorporate effective analyst relations strategies and tactics into Windows product planning and management activities.
- Successfully conducted three analyst tours focused on IE8 Beta and a vision tour for Windows Live One Care.
- Collaborate closely with analysts from Gartner, Forrester, AMI, the Enderle Group, IDC, and others to foster relationships with key Microsoft stakeholders, ensuring that influential feedback is integrated into product planning initiatives, assisting in the positioning of key product strengths and competitive differentiators in various analyst reports, and cultivating a robust collection of positive press references surrounding significant news milestones.
Senior International PR Manager, Windows Client Communications
Microsoft Corporation
02.2005 - 12.2007
- Led the strategy, planning, and implementation of international public relations for Windows Client communications.
- Established the inaugural international PR position within the Windows Client communications team, offering subsidiaries strategic direction, thought leadership, and planning resources during the launch Windows Vista and Windows 7.
- As part of the Windows launch, organized an international press event on campus featuring Microsoft representatives and coordinated entertainment engagement through collaboration with Corporate PR and Windows marketing to provide celebrities with customized Windows laptops, resulting in an exclusive feature with Access Hollywood starring Eva Longoria.
- Additionally, contributed to the management of early Go-To-Market campaigns, including the Start Something Amazing Awards for Windows XP, and facilitated the development of the first Windows Customer Evidence PR program.
- Engaged in extensive marketing and communications planning across European (EMEA) and Asian subsidiaries (APAC).
Group Product Manager-Entertainment PR Manager, Digital Media Division
Microsoft Corporation
02.2002 - 02.2005
- Oversaw the strategy, planning, and implementation of news initiatives for the Windows Digital Media Division, both domestically and internationally.
- Directed the comprehensive public relations planning and coordination of reviews and analyst relations. This role involved collaboration with marketing, business development teams, and various company divisions to ensure effective coordination of news and issues.
- Achievements included the launch of the new Windows Media DRM platform, securing front-page coverage in prominent publications such as Variety Magazine for the largest Digital-Cinema rollout at that time, and the introduction of the Windows Media 9 Series.
- Additionally, successfully managed public relations for the threedegrees beta launch (early peer-to-peer app) in February 2003, resulting in a two-page feature in Newsweek and generating 92 media hits with 36 original articles from a single proactively placed story.
- Developed public relations strategies for Digital Media Division events, including the Sundance Film Festival, IBC, NAB, CES, and Napster launch events, as well as several celebrity engagements featuring Lenny Kravitz, Salma Hayek, LL Cool J, Larry Charles, Bob Dylan, Jessica Lange, James Cameron, and Peter Gabriel.
- Oversaw a multi-million dollar budget
Product Manager, .NET Services Marketing
Microsoft Corporation
10.2000 - 02.2002
- Managed Communications PR planning, tours, million dollar budgets and agency relationship across .NET Services including HailStorm, Passport, Hotmail and .NET Alerts.
- Worked closely with business and technical executives, distinguished engineers (Mark Lucovsky) and on complex x-company integration.
- In addition, responsible for Passport services messaging and positioning frameworks, .NET services branding initiatives and all competitive reviews.
Product Manager, TransPoint
Microsoft Corporation
02.1998 - 10.2000
- Oversaw the management of TransPoint's consumer marketing strategies, which encompassed consumer advertising and public relations.
- Worked extensively across Microsoft business and technical groups to own and manage the creation of the Biller Integration System boxed software spanning all design, content production of physical boxes to delivering the Golden Master to manufacturing.
- Responsible for the development of marketing plans and budgets, conducting consumer research, performing market analysis, establishing branding and service positioning frameworks, drafting consumer activation letters, coordinating co-branding efforts with billing partners, producing the TransPoint partner newsletter, and planning online advertising and sales initiatives.
Public Relations Account Manager, The Microsoft Network Campaign & the Microsoft Corporate Campaign
Text 100 Ltd.
07.1997 - 12.1997
- Developed and communicated core MSN & Microsoft corporate strategy to UK press including development of all written materials, management of client issues and provided overall professional PR consultancy.
- Managed Bill Gates visit to Cambridge University with Stephen Hawking.
- Worked with the corporate PR team and Microsoft spokespeople to clearly articulate the Microsoft vision for technology.
- Integrated the UK corporate campaign with messages from Microsoft Corp. in Redmond.
- Managed offsite event for Microsoft executives and top tier UK press at the Cliveden Estate outside London.
Product Manager, Advertising Business Unit - The Microsoft Network
Microsoft Corporation
04.1996 - 06.1997
- Management of advertising and creative agencies, marketing communication initiatives and plans, the creation and ownership of both (hosting, design, development, etc.) Internet and Intranet sites
- MSN advertising sales database and all related advertising materials.
- The creation and distribution of newsletters, the management of trade show and event participation (vendor management, speaking engagements, press interviews, etc.)
- Formulated a marketing communications strategy, overseeing the planning, development, and prompt execution of strategic communications and materials
Public Relations Coordinator, Corporate PR
Microsoft Corporation
04.1995 - 04.1996
- Oversaw the Corporate Information content on the inaugural official Microsoft website.
- Responsible for daily updates to the corporate press site at www.microsoft.com, which involved comprehensive HTML and graphic design.
- Assisted in managing local public relations and coordinated local press at the Windows 95 launch event.
- Administered the first official Bill Gates website on Microsoft.com, which featured all speeches, special events, and daily news updates.
- Developed a web demonstration and script for Bill Gates to present at Warren Buffet's birthday celebration in Ireland.
- Organized the MTV/Bill Gates interview special during Comdex 1996.
- Facilitated a cover photoshoot for Bill Gates with TIME magazine.
- Acted as the official Microsoft photographer during the presentation by President Bill Clinton and Bill Gates at Shoreline Community College in 1996.
Recruiting & Intern Coordinator, Human Resources
Microsoft Corporation
11.1991 - 04.1995
- Revamped the campus internship program by establishing the Intern relocation database, which was utilized by the HR department to oversee all relocations for Microsoft hires.
- Selected by the Vice President of HR to contribute to the development of new HR tools, including database management, help file systems (such as early HR, recruiting, and intern handbooks), and various other projects as they emerged.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with 23 universities to facilitate on-site interviews, company presentations, and candidate sourcing.
- Converted physical handbooks into help file systems and ultimately into websites. Oversaw campus recruiting advertising in collaboration with an external agency.
- Directed the Intern program for three years, which included organizing summer BBQs at Bill Gates' residence, managing over 300 relocations, and administering intern benefits and New Employee Orientation programs.
Education
Certificate - Front End Web Design
General Assembly
SeattleExecutive Education - Marketing Segmentation
Kellogg Business School
06.2003
Broadcast Training -
01.2002
Executive Education - Strategic Marketing
Harvard Business School
06.2000
Powerful Communications - Customers & the Media
01.2000
Journalism Training -
01.1997
BA - Political Science
University of Washington
01.1991
Skills
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Indesign
GitHub, Stack Overflow
Bootstrap
Trello
Slack
Sublime
Notepad
Embedded document scripting
Interests
Timeline
Developer Tools Platform Marketing /PR
Vega Consulting
01.2010 - Current
Windows Mobile Phone Project Manager
Bridge Partners Consulting
01.2009 - 01.2010
Senior Public Relations Manager, Windows 7
Microsoft Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2009
Senior Analyst Relations Manager, Windows Client Comms
Microsoft Corporation
12.2007 - 01.2008
Senior International PR Manager, Windows Client Communications
Microsoft Corporation
02.2005 - 12.2007
Group Product Manager-Entertainment PR Manager, Digital Media Division
Microsoft Corporation
02.2002 - 02.2005
Product Manager, .NET Services Marketing
Microsoft Corporation
10.2000 - 02.2002
Product Manager, TransPoint
Microsoft Corporation
02.1998 - 10.2000
Public Relations Account Manager, The Microsoft Network Campaign & the Microsoft Corporate Campaign
Text 100 Ltd.
07.1997 - 12.1997
Product Manager, Advertising Business Unit - The Microsoft Network
Microsoft Corporation
04.1996 - 06.1997
Public Relations Coordinator, Corporate PR
Microsoft Corporation
04.1995 - 04.1996
Recruiting & Intern Coordinator, Human Resources
Microsoft Corporation
11.1991 - 04.1995
Executive Education - Marketing Segmentation
Kellogg Business School
Broadcast Training -
Executive Education - Strategic Marketing
Harvard Business School
Powerful Communications - Customers & the Media
Journalism Training -
BA - Political Science
University of Washington
Executive Director
Music Heals Foundation
Certificate - Front End Web Design
General Assembly
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