
Senior Agent
Greater New York City Area

Senior Agent
Greater New York City Area
Social outreach, online conversation, digital media, interactive websites
Supporting roles: Blogger, authentic communicatior, manager, virtual world communication, Twitter maven, social networker
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
September 2007 — Present (11 months)
I manage social outreach initiatives at Undercurrent in our Grow Department. Undercurrent is a digital thinktank, helping brands and agencies,
authentically engage consumers through the creation of interactive campaigns, online communities, and big ideas.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
January 2007 — September 2007 (9 months)
Directed and implemented social media programs for the agency's newly established social media practice. I built programs for clients, in industries ranging from consumer packaged goods to restaurant, quick service, mobile and retail.
Worked directly under the guidance of Schneider Associates president, Joan Schneider, the new product launch maven; consumer group vp, Julie Hall, the consumer packaged goods goddess; corporate group vp, Phil Pennelatore, the king of development and community approval; and marketing manager, Patrick Richardson, integrated marketing guru and practitioner (and loyal leader).
The opportunity to work for SA and build their social media capabilities was incredible. I will continue to stay in contact with SA, so if you have any questions about employment or their services, just ask.
(Public Company; OMC; Public Relations and Communications industry)
June 2006 — September 2006 (4 months)
Assisted in the launch of the Making Change for Katrina fundraising campaign. Main responsibilities included drafting press releases, media monitoring, and blogging.
B.A., International Relations with special concentration on Diplomacy, Political Science, Public Policy, 2001 — 2005
new technologies, starbucks, networking, event planning, boston social media meet-ups, podcasts, pandora
Podcamp, Social Media Breakfast, Twitter