Nicole Ferris
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Creative communications professional with agency experience and a Master's in Sustainability. Skilled in strategic communications, media relations, writing, and content development, bringing a sustainability-informed perspective to strategic storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and effective public communications.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Account Executive
Stryker Weiner & Yokota Public Relations
12.2025 - Current
- Manage strategic communications, public relations, and marketing initiatives for nonprofit, government, and private-sector clients.
- Develop news releases, media advisories, talking points, newsletters, and social media content.
- Coordinate media outreach, community engagement, client events, and television interviews.
- Create digital communications, marketing materials, and website and social media content.
- Collaborate with clients, media, and internal teams to execute integrated communications campaigns and manage multiple projects.
Sustainability Intern
Kaka'ako Kasuals
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted qualitative research and market analyses to evaluate sustainability trends within the footwear industry.
- Assessed sustainable materials, responsible sourcing practices, and supply chain considerations.
- Synthesized research findings into reports and case studies to support product innovation and sustainability planning.
Education
Master of Arts - Sustainability,
Hawai'i Pacific University
05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies,
Hawai'i Pacific University
05-2022
Skills
Strategic Communications │ Written Communication │ Media Relations │ Public Relations │ Content Development │ Project Management │ Relationship Building │ Problem Solving │ Adaptability
Experience
Collegiate Athlete, August 2018 — May 2024
- Played volleyball at Hawai'i Pacific University and coordinated timing of training, practices, travel, and play schedule while maintaining academics and leading the team as a captain.
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, ArcGIS, Canva, WordPress, Critical Mention, Constant Contact, Cision
Timeline
Assistant Account Executive
Stryker Weiner & Yokota Public Relations
12.2025 - Current
Sustainability Intern
Kaka'ako Kasuals
01.2024 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Sustainability,
Hawai'i Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies,
Hawai'i Pacific University