Vanessa French

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Marketing & PR Strategist at Pivot Point Communications
Public Relations and Communications | Washington D.C. Metro Area, US

Summary

Marketing and communications strategist with expertise in media relations, new media, marketing communications, event planning, and promotions. Qualifications range from developing traditional communications and outreach campaigns to implementing new media social networking strategies.

Experience

  • May 2009 - Present
    President & Lead Strategist / Pivot Point Communications
    Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning & Campaign Promotion
  • Jul 2008 - Present
    Assistant Vice President / FD Dittus Communications
    • Managed several public relations programs that created awareness to key stakeholders. Programs included a Web site launch, an annual Award presentation, and brand and product awareness • Developed grassroots outreach and coalition building for several clients seeking to garner further audience saturation • Worked with clients to integrate social media and new media efforts into their existing public relations campaigns • Clients included Portland Cement Association, Quality Parts Coalition, Cybernet Systems, and South African Tourism
  • Feb 2007 - Present
    Marcom Manager, Multmedia Division / Washington Speakers Bureau
    • Participated in the branding, strategic planning, and development of products for new multimedia division. Products include webinars, e-learning programs, and community idea tools • Maintained branding and marketing initiatives for four distinct product lines • Produced print collateral and Web pages to market products • Managed internal launch of branding initiatives, product demonstrations, and product rollouts to staff • Responsible for video demonstrations and footage to promote products on the Web • Coordinated trade, seminar, and webinar events to promote products and create awareness of new division • Developed online community forum to market products and provide a resource to end buyer
  • Jul 2004 - Present
    Media Relations Specialist / PCI Communications
    • Led several media relations campaigns. Responsibilities included distribution of releases, and pitch calling and monitoring of placements for print, television, radio, and new media • Managed radio media tour, video news release, audio news release, and radio promotional campaigns • Developed grassroots outreach and coalition building focused on a monthly newsletter • Participated in development of several radio and television PSA campaigns • Managed numerous events for internal trade shows, external tradeshows, and for clients and focus groups • Clients included U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Boating Safety; National Safe Boating Council; and American Society of Association Executives

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