
Communication Manager at 1&1 Internet Inc.
Greater Philadelphia Area

Communication Manager at 1&1 Internet Inc.
Greater Philadelphia Area
I started with Business Wire in September of 2006 and handle the Philadelphia Metro and Delaware territory for our current and prospective clients.
It is my job to assist our clients with all of their Public Relations and Investor Relations needs. These services include, but are not limited to, press release distribution, multimedia production and distribution, media database management, online newsroom management, EDGAR filings and Search Engine Optimization.
I've discussed many of these topics in presentations, panel discussions, conferences and guest lectures at universities in the region. Also, I have represented Business Wire at the PRSA 2007 Conference in Philadelphia.
I am involved with numerous professional groups including: Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA), Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI), International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Pennsylvania BIO and the Delaware Bioscience Association.
Business Development, Sales, Search Engine Optimization for Press Releases, Press Release Creation and Distribution, Media Relations, Public Relations
(Public Company; Internet industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
(Public Company; Public Relations and Communications industry)
September 2006 — September 2009 (3 years 1 month)
I actively consult in the press release writing process with my clients to make sure that they receive the best opportunity for pick-up. My expertise also includes: press release distribution, multimedia production and distribution, media database management, online newsroom management, EDGAR filings and Search Engine Optimization.
Increased revenue 49.7% in 2008
Received extensive training in search engine optimization and social media techniques to generate organic publicity for organizations
Guest Lectured for Public Relations classes at Temple University, University of Delaware, Penn State Abington and Albright College
(Public Company; AW; Environmental Services industry)
2003 — 2006 (3 years )
Identified leads, managed prospects and acquired new, profitable commercial and industrial business
Retain dissatisfied clients who wish to terminate service by using various problem solving and persuasive speaking techniques
(Public Company; BUD; Consumer Goods industry)
2001 — 2003 (2 years )
Organized promotions to assist accounts increase sales of the Anheuser-Busch portfolio
Managed 160 accounts in Center City Philadelphia with a task of building relationships and increasing the sales of our portfolio with any establishment furnishing alcohol
B.S. , Labor and Industrial Relations , 1997 — 2001
Minor in Speech Communications
PRSA, PPRA, IABC Philadelphia, Penn State University Alumni Association
2008 Maxwell Smart Award (#2 of 60 Account Executive at Business Wire)