PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
L’Alliance New York New York, NY
Director of Communications
June 2022-August 2025The Museum of Modern Art, MoMA New York, NY
Communications specialist, Film, Media and Performance
December 2018-April 2022
Brooklyn Academy of Music, BAM Brooklyn, NY
Manager of Publicity promoted to Senior Manager of Publicity
December 2015-November 2018
Magnolia Pictures New York, NY
Director of Regional Publicity
October 2010-September 2015Philadelphia Junior League Philadelphia, PA
Hotline and e-Line newsletter (Volunteer position)
April 2010-November 2010
Allied Global Marketing Philadelphia, PA
Publicist promoted to Senior Publicist
April 2006-January 2010Moroch Partners Dallas, TX
Coordinator promoted to Marketing Account Executive
November 2002-April 2006
EDUCATION
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
M.A. in strategic communication
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
B.A. in journalism, major in advertising, minor in marketing
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Developed and executed comprehensive internal and external communication strategies aligned with quarterly and annual objectives.
Led project management across all marketing and communication channels including press, social, email, and web, as well as drafting all institutional copy
Collaborated cross-functionally with programming, executive leadership, and external partners to align messaging with brand objectives.
Oversaw digital content strategy, including content calendars and video production, for all major platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, etc.).
Led crisis communications planning and response in coordination with executive leadership.
Managed a communications team and freelance vendors (publicists, writers, designers, photographers), overseeing timelines, deliverables, and performance.
Directed strategic media relations, pitching national and international press, and cultivating relationships with top-tier media outlets.
Oversaw departmental budgeting and vendor procurement, ensuring consistent on-time and on-budget delivery.
Managed internal communications and served as spokesperson in conjunction with leadership.
Created KPI-driven dashboards and reports leveraging analytical tools to measure campaign impact and audience engagement.
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Implemented press strategies for film, media and performance departments.
Drafted press releases and media alerts
Assembled and maintained exhibition, event and program press pages.
Coordinated and oversaw press days and events for all film exhibitions, series, and screenings, as well as assigned gallery exhibitions, performances, events, and programs.
Pitched strategic feature stories, interviews and reviews for all exhibitions and projects.
Worked closely with outside agencies, publicists and galleries as needed.
Officiated monthly and bi-monthly publicity meetings with chief curators and staff.
Implemented monthly press mailings for both the film, media and performance departments.
Managed budget and compiled all expenses in advance of department due dates.
Managed duties of communications department assistant and interns in conference with department publicists.
Cultivated additional press contacts within the disciplines of art, film, performance and literature.
Developed and implemented strategies to connect museum chiefs and curators with industry and cultural influencers.
Developed and implemented press plans to promote exhibition catalogs and publications in association with MoMA exhibitions and programs.
Traveled to national and international festivals to further promote museum disciplines and initiatives via press conferences, press days and events.
Assisted with artist and curator press training, including crafting of talking points and speeches, as well as crisis management preparation.
Worked with high profile artists including Barbara Kruger, Adam Pendleton, Hague Yang, and Nora Turato amongst many others.
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Developed and implemented publicity strategies for BAMcinématek, BAMcinemaFest, BAMkids film series, senior cinema events, literary events and wordless music collaborations.
Drafted press releases, media alerts, BAM bill articles and blog posts.
Cultivated and maintained press contacts for promotion of all BAM series, programs, and events.
Implemented all aspects of producing red carpet events.
Supervised hiring and daily duties of the publicity and marketing assistant and department interns.
Managed and tracked all work-related expenses for department budget.
Conferred with department directors and publicists on coordination of all institutional press.
Worked as necessary with other organizations, publicists and distributors to maximize press coverage.
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Worked closely with filmmakers, and New York and Los Angeles publicists to strategically coordinate regional publicity coverage for all releases.
Managed regional publicists on effective implementation of film marketing directives.
Booked and represented films at select regional and national film festivals.
Organized regional premieres, promotional events and press days.
Scheduled, coordinated and maintained various talent travel and public appearance schedules.
Compiled press quotes for advertising and promotional use.
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Drafted, compiled and edited the Junior League monthly newsletter and bi-monthly email blasts sent to league members and community representatives.
Drafted and edited copy according to set AP standards.
Strict adherence to numerous monthly and weekly deadlines.
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Implemented publicity and promotional campaigns for Fox Searchlight, Columbia Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Films and Overture Films.
Supervised Allied publicists on all Magnolia Pictures account directives and priorities.
Implemented film talent press and public appearances.
Utilized and implemented social media for publicity and promotional campaigns.
Submitted weekly publicity and promotional reports to studio representatives.
Drafted radio promotional copy and supervised the composition of promotional print advertisements.
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Implemented publicity and promotional campaigns in the southwest region of the United States for Focus Feature, Columbia Pictures, Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox and Weinstein.
Supervised account coordinator on research and brainstorms, database maintenance and distribution of publicity and promotional materials.
Implemented (pitched and scheduled) film talent press and public appearances (PA tours)
Submitted weekly publicity and promotional reports to studio heads.
Established print, radio and television promotional and publicity contacts.
Scheduled and filled promotional and word-of-mouth screenings.