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Crisis Communications Director
Hearst • Full time
Oct 2023 - Mar 2026 • 2 yrs 5 mos
Served as a high-stakes corporate leader at Hearst Communications from 2023 to 2026, directing rapid-response crisis communications and reputation management across a vast portfolio of media brands and digital platforms. The role required protecting corporate integrity and brand equity through high-pressure situations, navigating sensitive editorial, corporate, and public relations challenges in real-time. By architecting comprehensive crisis mitigation frameworks and media response protocols, potential reputational threats were systematically neutralized before escalating into public liabilities. Responsibilities included serving as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership, drafting high-level internal and external statements, and managing sensitive media inquiries with precision under tight deadlines. Operating at the intersection of media relations and risk management, this tenure successfully preserved audience trust, aligned complex communications across diverse media properties, and maintained organizational stability during periods of critical industry shift and public scrutiny.
Public Relations Expert
Toptal • Freelance
Apr 2021 - Sep 2023 • 2 yrs 5 mos
Maintained an elite freelance consulting practice within Toptal’s exclusive network from 2021 to 2023, providing top-tier Public Relations and strategic media solutions for high-growth startups and enterprise-level clients. The role demanded a high standard of execution in translating complex brand milestones into powerful, newsworthy narratives that commanded international media attention. By leveraging deep industry connections and sophisticated SEO distribution strategies, high-authority press releases and thought-leadership campaigns were successfully placed across premium global news platforms. Responsibilities included managing the complete campaign lifecycle, developing targeted pitch frameworks for journalists, and engineering syndication strategies optimized for search engine ranking and maximum domain authority. Acting as a trusted PR architect, this tenure consistently delivered measurable increases in global brand visibility, secured valuable earned media, and perfectly protected and elevated digital reputations for demanding corporate partners.