Nathan Kam

Current

Vice President, Travel & Tourism at McNeil Wilson Communications

Past

Account Executive at PRWorks
Student Assistant at Univeristy of Hawaii - Executive MBA Program Office

Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Nathan Kam’s Summary

I've been immersed in public relations for Hawaii’s travel and tourism industry the past decade and have worked on some of the state’s top destination marketing campaigns, while leading a team that has brought in several popular national TV shows, including Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and TOP CHEF.

As a vice president at McNeil Wilson Communications – a division of Anthology Marketing Group, Hawaii’s largest full-service integrated marketing company – I'm primary responsibility is managing the firm’s PR activities for the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, the state’s marketing agency for North America.

In nine-plus years at McNeil Wilson, I've developed a deep understanding about tourism – Hawaii’s #1 industry – having also serviced the PR needs of the Kauai Visitors Bureau, Marriott Resorts Hawaii, Prince Resorts Hawaii, and Ala Moana Hotel.

I'm actively involved in the workings of McNeil Wilson, exploring and implementing emerging media opportunities, coordinating professional staff development and growth opportunities, overseeing the firm’s internship program, and monitoring industry trends affecting Hawaii, business, marketing, communications, and tourism.

I'm also the 2010 president-elect of the Public Relations Society of America – Hawaii Chapter, having served on its Board of Directors the past four years as membership and sponsorship chair, and I've been an active member since 1999.

When I can I volunteer my time serving worthy causes. I'm the PR chair for the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s 2009 Celebration of Leadership and Achievement Dinner, an annual event honoring Japanese American business leaders throughout the state.

I graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism/public relations in 1999. When I'm not working (which isn’t very often), I enjoy spending time with family and friends, golfing, reading, traveling, cooking, and exploring the social mediasphere.

Nathan Kam’s Specialties:

Travel and Hospitality, Tourism, Broadcast Production, Social Media, Agency Management.

Nathan Kam’s Experience

Vice President, Travel & Tourism

McNeil Wilson Communications

(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)

June 2000 — Present (9 years 6 months)

Primary responsibility is managing the firm’s PR activities for the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, the state’s marketing agency for North America. Actively involved in the workings of the agency, exploring and implementing emerging media opportunities, coordinating professional staff development and growth opportunities, overseeing the firm’s internship program, and monitoring industry trends affecting Hawaii, business, marketing, communications, and tourism.
Account Executive

PRWorks

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

1998 — 2000 (2 years )

Previously worked on the Pearlridge Shopping Center, ASTON Hotels and Resorts, Hawaiian Islands Ministries, and Clear Channel Communications accounts.
Student Assistant

Univeristy of Hawaii - Executive MBA Program Office

(Higher Education industry)

1995 — 1998 (3 years )

Worked as a student assistant in the Executive MBA Program office.