Strategic public relations professional with a decade of expertise in consumer and lifestyle communications within the health and wellness sector.
Proven ability to leverage deep consumer insights and personal relationships to guide campaign management, product launches, and content strategy, effectively elevating brand profiles.
Skilled in crafting high-impact communications while ensuring consistent messaging across all brand touchpoints.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and managing junior PR staff to enhance team performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Media Relations Specialist, Health + Wellness
JACK TAYLOR PR
Brooklyn, NY
11.2020 - Current
Secure high-profile media placements for wellness clients, including Hyperice, WHOOP, Centr, Tonal, and Hyrox, in top-tier outlets such as GQ, Hypebeast, Men's Health, Women's Health, and Inc., among others
Planned and executed events, managed invite lists, and consistently attracted 100+ attendees per event
Cultivate and maintain strong media relationships with reporters and editors aligned with client brand values and goals
Develop compelling pitches and conduct in-depth research to position client brands in the ongoing news cycle effectively
Craft and refine narratives for media outreach, tailoring angles to resonate with reporters and target audiences
Account Executive, Lifestyle & Entertainment
BERK COMMUNICATIONS
New York, NY
04.2019 - 03.2020
Key member of the PR team for clients including PUMA
Campaign focused on new product launches and exclusive celebrity collaborations with pop singer and influencer Selena Gomez
Pitched and secured top-tier consumer media for several PUMA ambassadors including hip-hop artists Gunna, DaniLeigh, and Dreezy
Earned media appeared in top-tier properties such as Teen Vogue, Hot New Hip Hop, The Source, Buzzfeed, HollywoodLife, and more
Developed and nurtured relationships with fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment journalists that resulted in consistent coverage of clients, including BODYARMOR premium sports drink, PUMA, Will Smith’s Bel-Air Athletics, and Meek Mill’s The REFORM Alliance
Led account activity reporting efforts for multiple clients simultaneously to ensure the team met or exceeded KPIs
Managed and mentored junior staff members and interns
Reason for leaving -- laid off due to the national coronavirus economic shutdown
Associate Account Executive
KRUPP KOMMUNICATIONS
New York, NY
02.2017 - 04.2019
Writer of press materials, news pitches, social media editorial calendars, and client memos
Pitch and book national, regional and online media outlets on behalf of 3-5 clients at any given time
Researched and created media lists using PR tools including Cision Meltwater, and personal media relationships
Managed a team of interns and worked collaboratively to perform tasks more efficiently
Performed administrative tasks including booking travel, creating tour schedules, answering phones, press mailings, status reports, media tracking, and clipping
Account Coordinator → Associate Account Executive
MOUTH PUBLIC RELATIONS
New York, NY
05.2014 - 02.2017
Developed and wrote press releases, pitches, social media editorial calendars and client memos
Pitched national, regional and online media outlets on behalf of seven clients at any given time period
Created and updated media lists using PR tools including Cision, personal relationships and online searches
Booked clients in desired media and in press events in specified markets that coincided with product launches
Administrative tasks included answering phones, press mailings, monthly billing, and updating company website and social media pages
Clients include, singer Kenny Loggins, Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary, Robin Arzon, VP/Head of Programming at Peloton, former Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock, and more
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication & Minor Concentration in Psychology