CLAIRE PRIESTLEY
Baltimore
Summary
Skilled public relations and marketing professional with proven expertise in social media strategy and media relations. Successfully elevated brand visibility and engagement through targeted campaigns and compelling content creation. Adept at building relationships and managing client communications, driving impactful thought leadership initiatives for diverse industries.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
Sikich
Chicago
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Managed extensive thought leadership program for national law firm providing topics and ideas for lawyers to become distinguished thought leaders
- Developed industry-specific communication materials for diverse clientele.
- Developed and executed social media strategies
- Developed and managed LinkedIn ad campaigns.
- Coordinated media relations opportunities for national law firm
- Executed comprehensive influencer campaigns for a national baby bottle brand.
- Managed media relations and event planning for a nationally-known rehabilitation center in Chicago
Communications Intern
RMR & Associates
Rockville
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Generated engaging social media content for diverse client industries.
- Developed media lists with Cision software
- Researched media relations and thought leadership opportunities
- Prepared communications materials including press releases and newsletters for clients in different industries
Communications Intern
Broadcast Electronics
Ellicott City
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Elevated brand visibility through effective social media management.
- Produced marketing materials highlighting the latest products.
- Maintained and organized extensive data in Excel spreadsheets.
Law Clerk
Law Office of Robert D. Cole Jr.
Baltimore
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Organized discovery packages ranging from 100-2000+ pages focused on a range of criminal charges such as felony possession of a handgun, CDS possession, and DUI/DWI
- Created summaries of video and audio evidence for use in criminal trials
- Observed court hearings and assisted in filing motions in a variety of criminal cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05-2022
Skills
- Social media strategy
- Media relations
- Content creation
- Data analysis
- Campaign management
- Client communication
- Influencer engagement
- Research skills
- Audience targeting
- Relationship building and management
- Account relations
Emerging Professionals Council
- Was a part of a group of young professionals at Sikich formed to present an idea to C-suite executives that looks to help improve the company
- Presented idea for 2 hours to C-suite executives and answered various Q&As after presentation
Timeline
Account Executive
Sikich
01.2022 - 04.2025
Communications Intern
RMR & Associates
01.2021 - 12.2021
Communications Intern
Broadcast Electronics
06.2020 - 08.2020
Law Clerk
Law Office of Robert D. Cole Jr.
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Maryland, College Park
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