Sep 2014 – Oct 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Greater Los Angeles Area

• Served in a key leadership role to advance the business objectives of Andell Inc., a private investment firm and family office. Andell's activities are divided between direct holdings in public and private companies in a range of classes including sports, real estate and media businesses.

Jan 2011 – Aug 2014 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Greater New York City Area

• Developed and executed key company initiatives in several areas of the Company including corporate communications and philanthropy and implemented strategic communications plans, at both the business and consumer level. Drove strategy to increase global visibility of the Company’s charitable giving and the Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation through customer engagement, celebrity partnerships and media relations. Led special projects, including Mr. Lauren’s appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the James Smithson Bicentennial Medal ceremony, Lincoln Center Presents an Evening with Ralph Lauren and RLC’s sponsorship of PBS Masterpiece Theatre.

Jun 2010 – Dec 2010 · 6 mos · Doha, Qatar

• Ran media relations at the 2nd annual DTFF and increased international press attendance and coverage by 20%; developed and implemented a yearly media relations strategy; managed four international PR agencies in developing a global communication strategy for DFI/DTFF; worked in collaboration with DFI stakeholders and cultural partner Tribeca Enterprises to integrate messaging, branding and strategy across all platforms

Feb 2010 – May 2010 · 3 mos · Greater New York City Area

Oct 2005 – Aug 2009 · 3 yrs 10 mos

• Directed and managed corporate communications department for The Weinstein Company and other owned entities including: Dimension Films, Weinstein Company Books, aSmallWorld.net, Ovation Cable Channel and Halston. Served as primary media spokesperson; developed and managed key announcements, statements, presentations and coordinated accompanying media placements; managed media interviews and speaking opportunities for senior executives, including speechwriting.
• Supervised production and logistics for premieres and events for over 40 films and Golden Globes, BAFTA and Academy Award celebrations including generating guest lists, security, red carpet, press, staffing and securing sponsorships

Sep 2001 – Sep 2005 · 4 yrs

Jan 1999 – Jan 2001 · 2 yrs · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Directed day-to-day activities of the White House Social Office, including coordinating the Social Secretary’s agenda and public appearances and served as primary liaison between Social Secretary and White House staff, elected officials and constituents
• Advanced trips for the First Family and prepared their daily schedules, organized logistical movements and delivered briefings
• Assisted Social Secretary in compiling guest lists and organizing seating and logistics of events hosted by President Clinton or the First Lady, including state dinners, The Millennium New Year’s Party, NATO 50th Anniversary Summit, and the Kennedy Center Awards Galas