Allison | Chicago, IL

Account Director, Global Reputation Risk + Public Affairs | 11/2023 - Present

●       Develops and executes strategic communications plans unique to each client that help achieve their various strategic objectives.

●       Secures earned media opportunities to build brands and achieve strategic communications objectives.

●       Ensures positive press coverage of clients by building and maintaining strong relationships with reporters, editors and producers at the local, national and international levels.

●       Provides crisis communication consultation promptly to avoid negative press on any situation.

Freelance | Chicago, IL

Freelance Public Relations Consultant | 04/2022 - 11/2023

●       Developed and executed strategic communications plans unique to each client that help achieve their various strategic objectives.

●       Secured earned media opportunities to build brands and achieve strategic communications objectives.

●       Ensured positive press coverage of clients by building and maintaining strong relationships with reporters, editors and producers at the local, national and international levels.

●       Provided crisis communication consultation promptly to avoid negative press on any situation.

Hiltzik Strategies | New York, NY

Senior Manager, Public Relations & Strategic Communications | 01/2021 - 04/2022

●       Oversaw public relations and strategic communications for multiple high-profile client accounts in a diverse cross-sector of industries, including but not limited to those in philanthropy, politics, entertainment and the media, public policy, national security and defense, blockchain and cryptocurrency, financial services, technology and artificial intelligence, corporate and professional services, non-profits and education.

●       Managed account teams uniquely assembled to match team member talent with client needs.

●       Maintained the reputations of high-profile individuals in business, tech, entertainment, blockchain, cryptocurrency and other industries.

●       Led litigation communications support efforts for the successful defense in the $66B "Bitcoin Trial of the Century" case of Kleiman v Wright.

●       Monitored the news on a 24/7 basis, with particular attention to issues affecting clients.

●       Developed and executed strategic communications plans unique to each client that helped achieve their various strategic objectives.

●       Ensured positive press coverage of clients by building and maintaining strong relationships with reporters, editors and producers at the local, national and international levels.

●       Provided crisis communication consultation promptly to avoid negative press on any situation.

ROKK Solutions | Washington, DC

Senior Account Executive, Public Relations & Strategic Communications | 05/2016 - 01/2021

●       Oversaw public relations and strategic communications for multiple high-profile accounts for corporations, non-profits, trade associations, and issue advocacy organizations.

●       Provided international media relations and public affairs support to The White House during Advisor Jared Kushner’s 2019 Peace to Prosperity economic workshop in Manama, Bahrain, emphasizing the administration's economic proposals for Middle East peace.

●       Executed a strategic communications plan for Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Roselló in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017 that reversed the narrative of financial mismanagement, secured a $15.8B down payment for emergency disaster relief from Washington and attracted an influx of new business investments.

●       Led litigation communications support efforts for the 9/11 Families suing for justice against international state sponsors of terrorism.

●       Developed and executed strategic communications plans unique to each client that helped achieve their various strategic objectives.

The Bonjean Company | Washington, DC

Senior Account Executive, Public Relations & Strategic Communications | 05/2016 - 01/2021

●       Oversaw public relations and strategic communications for multiple high-profile accounts, including public figures and issue advocacy organizations focused on national security, foreign affairs, and international relations.

●       Elevated the executive visibility of high-ranking military and national security officials affiliated with an Israel-aligned national security think tank through national broadcast interviews, thought leadership op-ed placements, and tier-one media introductions.

●       Assisted the Communications Strategist for the 2017 Supreme Court Nomination and Confirmation of Justice Neil Gorsuch.

●       Avoided negative press by providing crisis communication consultation promptly.

●       Monitored the news with particular attention to issues that affect clients to effectively respond.

●       Developed and executed strategic communications plans unique to each client that helped achieve their various strategic objectives.

Shirley & Banister Public Affairs | Alexandria, VA

Account Executive, Public Relations & Strategic Communications | 09/2014 - 05/2016

●       Oversaw public relations and strategic communications for multiple high-profile politically right-of-center accounts, including public figures, issue advocacy organizations, and political campaigns.

●       Secured new business relationship with then-Republican frontrunner Gov. Scott Walker's (R-WI) campaign for President, engaged to manage all conservative media relationships and outreach for the campaign.

●       Directed all aspects of the surrogate media booking operation for Gov. John Kasich's (R-OH) campaign for President.

●       Developed and executed strategic communications plans unique to each client that helped achieve their various strategic objectives.

Office of Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford | Chicago, IL

Assistant to the Treasurer | 06/2013 - 09/2014

●       Provided in-person administrative and project coordination support to the Treasurer, serving as personal aide for all travel, events and meetings during his campaign for Governor of Illinois

●       Organized and regularly maintained a complex schedule and calendar for the Treasurer, providing advanced information of key events, including details and facts ahead of time

●       Professionally interfaced with elected officials, business leaders, supporters, donors and the media on the Treasurer’s behalf

●       Managed executive communications on behalf of the Treasurer, including drafting press releases, local thought leadership op-eds, and social media posts corresponding with visits to constituencies statewide

●       Collaborated and built relationships internally and externally, including communicating effectively with people at all levels of the administration and campaign

Office of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker | Madison, WI

External Relations Coordinator | 09/2012 - 06/2013

●       Traveled statewide to advance events prior to the Governor's arrival to set up events and confirm event logistics.

●       Cooperated with leaders of counties, municipalities, businesses, and nonprofits to establish relationships on behalf of the Governor.

●       Worked with Wisconsin State Patrol and local police units to establish security for the Governor's participation in events.

●       Constructed events in ways that sent the Governor's intended message to the media.

●       Created event scenario briefings to detail every aspect of events for the Governor's review.

●       Personally briefed the Governor on event logistics, key dignitaries, and agenda for public appearances.

Republican National Committee | Washington, DC

Press Office | 05/2012 - 09/2012

·   Prepared daily reports of news clips from battleground states for staff during 2012 Presidential election cycle

·   Created media contact lists for each state, including state republican surrogates, press contacts and media markets

·   Assisted the Communications Director in research and special projects depending on the week's messaging campaign

·   Provided administrative assistance to the Press Office as needed

Office of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker | Madison, WI

Administration & Scheduling Intern | 09/2011 - 01/2012

·   Provided administrative assistance in the executive office

·   Summarized and organized scheduling requests for the Governor's convenience

·   Responded to scheduling requests through written letters

·   Provided assistance to the Governor's guests at the front desk and with his constituents on the phone

Office of Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford | Chicago, IL

Community Affairs & Scheduling Intern | 05/2011 - 09/2011

·   Accompanied the Treasurer to events and meetings as his administrative and personal aide

·   Created a 480-page comprehensive report on regional data for all 102 counties of Illinois

·   Responded to various event invitations offered to the Treasurer

·   Promoted to Assistant to the Treasurer after the previous staffer's resignation

UW-Madison College Republicans | Madison, WI

Director of Public Relations | 05/2012 - 06/2013

·   Led as Chairman of the Public Relations Committee to promote conservative ideals on the campus of UW-Madison during the 2012 United States presidential election

·   Served as on-the-record spokesperson for media inquiries from local television, radio and print outlets

·   Produced press releases, media advisories, talking points and letters to the editor on behalf of the organization.

·   Directed the organization’s social media accounts on Facebook & Twitter and produced content for organization's website.

Bachelor of Arts: Political Science

Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | 2022 - 2023

University of Wisconsin - Madison | Madison, WI | 2010-2013

High School Diploma: Advanced Placement

Lake Zurich Senior High School | Lake Zurich, IL | 2006-2010

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