marcus hall apr accredited public relations specialist 11 years experience 19705743202 albertwilliamscom albertwilliamsgmailcom san diego san francisco experience senior pr specialist lessard 2017 present san francisco lessard global public relations firm known strategic insights evidencebased approach communications increased number followers 20k followers converting 15 users managing marketing 500k prepared monthly annual coverage reports consolidating 50 100 clippings increased linkedin following 200 less year developed implemented cross company social media strategy public relations consultant dufour 20132017 san francisco dufour public relations agency 10 years handling communication company visibility san francisco developed implemented social media growth strategy increasing linkedin followers 17 directly contributing 5 increase sales pitched media via phone email secured 40 placements led managed developed team 9 public relations junior executive achievements relationship development named head new relationship developmentnew business development burson tech due ability relate consult develop trust strategy organization began career burson managing content process saps annual user conference ceo said materials best hed seen following successfully led pr program conference 400 media industry analysts financial analysts creative thinking partner executives clients develop thoughtful contributed articles including techcrunch article entitled technology challenge democracy lessard 20102013 san francisco increased traffic website 15 cr 21 built networks speakers organized 15 joint events 1500 partners owned developed pr automation tool resulting 14 cost drop intern public relations department languages english native spanish proficient drouin sarl 2009 2010 san francisco organized 9 public events total budget 350k increased productivity 35 pr tools supported sales efforts resulting 2 million new business industry expertise content generation education bs communications university san francisco 20072009 major pr minor marketing film studies university california 20052007 strategic communication gpa 4040 public relations gpa strengths 3940 los angeles ca multicultural attitude 8 years international positions helped appreciate cultural nuances creativity able translate complex concepts compelling newsworthy stories