
CONTACT ME:
(863) 226-7297
Willing to relocate
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design — Sound Design B.F.A
Savannah, GA
September 2004 – August 2008
In addition to securing my degree, as General Manager of SCAD Radio expanded the reach of the station by evolving programming and increasing community outreach activations.
Yoga Alliance Registered Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT200)
NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER ACHIEVEMENTS
Girls Rock Camp St. Pete Leadership Board: July 2019 – Present
Board Member St. Petersburg City Theatre: July 2015 – July 2016
SKILLS
- Brand management
- Content Strategy
- Team leader
- Media relations
- Agency management
- Media Training
- Social Media Strategy & Management
- Crisis Communication
- Writing for internal/external corporate communications
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Audition
- Microsoft office
- Content production
- Newsletter production
I’m the owner, lead designer, and chief copywriter at
Poppy Marie & Co and a
registered yoga teacher (RYT200).
After more than a decade in communications and brand marketing for the entertainment industry, I traded a life of promoting tours & events to launch Poppy Marie & Co., a holistic communications and brand identity studio that takes an integrated approach to tell YOUR story.
Most days you can find me…
With a very strong cup of Cafe Bustelo
Taking Piper on walks around the St. Pete Pier
Doing yoga (of course!)
Hosting my podcast The BoozySitters Club
Deciding whether to listen to The Ramones, Wanda Jackson or Lo-Fi Hip Hop
Experience
Poppy Marie & Co., St. Petersburg, FL
Owner, Lead Designer, and Chief Copywriter
July 2020 – Present
Focusing on authentic storytelling and intentional design, Poppy Marie & Co. works with entrepreneurs and small businesses to develop their brand identity. Services include messaging and brand pillar development, content strategy for social media, custom asset design, media relations, and copywriting. Corporate wellness and private yoga services are available to leaders and teams looking to take a holistic approach to establish and achieve goals.
Feld Entertainment, Palmetto, FL
Global Public Relations Manager – January 2016 – October 2020
Assistant PR Manager – October 2013 – January 2016
Leverage industry insight with solid communications vision to develop and manage the execution of media relations programs & content strategy that enhance exposure & contribute to incremental revenue growth. Supervised a team of rising PR professionals & increased diversity on the team by 33% to ensure a variety of voices & perspectives are reflected in Feld storytelling globally. Streamlined asset production & development by implementing creative briefs & developing multimedia packages providing media with ready to use content across multiple platforms.
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL
Marketing and PR Coordinator
February 2011 – October 2013
Focusing on authentic storytelling and intentional design, Poppy Marie & Co. works with entrepreneurs and small businesses to develop their brand identity. Services include messaging and brand pillar development, content strategy for social media, custom asset design, media relations, and copywriting. Corporate wellness and private yoga services are available to leaders and teams looking to take a holistic approach to establish and achieve goals.
Crash Mansion, New York, NY
Talent Buyer/Marketing Manager
September 2008 – December 2010
Hand-selected talent & negotiated booking contracts for approximately 150 concerts & events per year. Spearheaded all brand marketing campaigns & launched the venue’s social media platforms developing bespoke content to increase ticket sales & awareness of the venue as a premier spot for local independent music.