Spencer Tait
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced mid-level professional specializing in integrated marketing and communications for financial services clientele, including trillion-dollar asset managers, multi-billion-dollar private markets firms, and market-defining fintech platforms. Particularly adept at translating complex subject matter into compelling and pithy sales language, maintaining a clear head under high-pressure situations, and leading junior talent to results with a positive mentorship-first approach.
Half British and raised in five countries, highly open-minded with a deep respect for critical thinking, fresh ideas, and the power of collaboration. Art lover, backpacker, guitar player and globetrotter.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Vice President
Prosek
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee daily operations for multiple account teams, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of services to market-leading clients.
- Build and manage overall marketing and communications strategies to enhance and protect client reputations, ultimately supporting fundraising and/or business development efforts.
- Design, manage, and review reporting processes to ensure teams' results are in line with clients' specific goals.
- Monitor news cycles to drive the creation and execution of innovative campaigns, creative media angles, and strategic announcements that deliver differentiated results for clients and their brand authority.
- Mentor and manage a team of junior professionals, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to help them reach their full potential.
Account Supervisor
Prosek
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed day-to-day operations for multiple accounts, overseeing the execution of strategic plans that met client objectives.
- Acted as main day-to-day client contact for strategic counsel, ad-hoc support, and progress reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including creative, digital, and events, to develop integrated programs that deliver comprehensive and impactful results for clients.
Account Supervisor
Peregrine Communications
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked with account leads to manage traditional and social media programs to ensure consistent brand visibility and thought leadership for clients.
- Built and maintained key journalist relationships and continuously monitored relevant news cycles to drive more impactful media engagement efforts.
- Led junior colleagues on administrative and reporting functions to provide clients with actionable analytics that helped inform strategy.
Senior Account Executive
Peregrine Communications
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Directly engaged with financial journalists on an ongoing basis to organize and host media interviews for clients.
- Formulated and perfected pitching angles to regularly provide impactful thought leadership campaigns.
- Assisted with client preparation for media-facing activity to help optimize outcomes.
Account Executive
Peregrine Communications
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Assisted on campaign execution and media relations activities.
- Maintained databases and assisted in administrative functions, including regular performance reporting and client meeting agendas.
- Supported on logistical considerations for media meetings, client conference participation, and other clerical and research-oriented tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
The George Washington University
Washington, DC05.2017
Full International Baccalaureate Diploma -
ACS Cobham High School
London, UK05.2013
Skills
- Journalist Relations
- Social Media Strategy & Management
- Business Storytelling & Messaging
- Crisis Management
- Process Optimization
- People Management
Timeline
Associate Vice President
Prosek
08.2022 - Current
Account Supervisor
Prosek
08.2021 - 08.2022
Account Supervisor
Peregrine Communications
09.2020 - 08.2021
Senior Account Executive
Peregrine Communications
07.2019 - 09.2020
Account Executive
Peregrine Communications
09.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
The George Washington University
Full International Baccalaureate Diploma -
ACS Cobham High School
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