Writer, content, website and logo creator, sponsorship, media and marketing communications specialist
I enjoy the challenge of creating a message and implementing communications strategies for special events, businesses and non-profits. I specialize in sponsorship and media coverage development. I am a special event founder and promoter, and have served as Media Director for international trade shows.
I have worked with:
- Tourism Departments and CVBs (convention and visitor's bureaus)
- Corporate Sponsors at Fortune 500 level and below
- Local politicians (Mayors, State delegates and senators)
- Former Governor of Virginia Tim Kaine, and current Senator Mark Warner
- County executives, supervisors and city managers
- Local police and Sheriff's departments, Virginia State Police
- Trade shows - International sporting events
- Ski resorts and hotels
- Charities and non-profit organizations
- Performing arts groups
- Numerous corporations in the endurance sports industry
My skills and competencies include:
Creative Design
Writing and Editing
Technical Writing
Public Relations
Media Relations
Digital Marketing
Digital PR
Website Design
Branding
Special Event Creation
Special Event Management
Event Jouranlism/Reportage
Public Speaking
Voice-overs/narration
Business Strategy
Press Releases
Sponsorship Proposals
Sponsorship Strategy
Grant Proposals
Marketing Collateral
Logo Creation
I hope to bring my knowledge, experience, drive and passion to your project or business!
Work Terms
I enjoy the creative process and am comfortable in the rush of special event schedules and tight deadlines! If you need something done quickly and correctly the first time, I'm your man!
Normal rate is $40/hr. Flat rates for projects such as sponsorship or media kits and websites are also available.
Request 25% of total project cost up front. I prefer to be paid electronically (PayPal, Venmo, Stripe)