Megan Wilson
5496 Keith Street, Burnaby,BC
Summary
Strategic publicist offering proven leadership in creating public relations and communications strategies to advance clients' vision and goals. Adept in all aspects of public relations, including media relations, internal communications, event planning and community outreach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Megan Wilson Public Relations
Vancouver, BC
09.2016 - 07.2023
- Achieved results, including client features in: Allure, Brides, Conde Nast Traveler, The Cut, Departures, EnRoute, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, New York Magazine, The New York Post, The New Yorker, MIAMI Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal and more!
- Developed and implement successful strategies to meet client goals.
- Write, edit and review various media materials and press releases.
- Create content for client websites, social media pages and messaging platforms.
- Update image and media libraries.
- Host special events to boost brand awareness.
- Coordinate with IT teams to develop client websites and create blogs.
- Clients: ACRE Baja Resort, Supermodel Carol Alt, Saks Fifth Avenue, The Jazz Age Lawn Party, NYC, Legacy Fit Miami.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
Vice President
Rubenstein
New York, NY
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Achieved national and international results, including client features in: BBC, CNN, HSN, Fox News, The Daily Mail, Interview, The Daily Front Row, Financial Times, The New York Times, The New York Post, The New Yorker, Page Six, The Real Deal, The Wall Street Journal, Woman's Wear Daily, Associated Press, The Huffington Post, Yahoo, and more!
- Past Publishing Clients: A Healthy You (by Carol Alt),The Great Beauty (by Prince Federico Pignatelli della Leonessa).
- Additional Clients: Ange Kagame, Beautique Restaurant, Carol Alt for Fox News "A Healthy You", Dream Hotel Group, HAP Investments, Pier 59 Studios, George Pyne from IMG Entertainment and launched Bruin Sports Capital, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 50 UN Plaza, Industrial Designer Karim Rashid.
- Wrote, edited and reviewed various media content and press releases.
- Developed good working relationships with media and liaised with press on potential news stories.
- Production of events such as Pier59 Studios' Twentieth Anniversary Party, New York Fashion Week, etc.
- Oversaw new business meetings and social media strategies
- Negotiated contracts with major vendors for client events.
Manager, & Media Specialist
Krupp Kommunications
, NY
02.2010 - 02.2014
- Achieved national and international results, including client features in: Access Hollywood, Good Morning America, Today Show, Good Day New York, PIX 11, Fox & Friends, KTLA, Morning Television, Parade, The Atlantic, The New York Times, The New York Post, Page Six, The Real Deal, The Wall Street Journal, Woman's Health, Yoga Journal, The Huffington Post, Well+Good, Yahoo, and more!
- Worked closely with clients, creating and executing plans for national and regional media tours.
- Conceptualized and implemented campaigns for personalities, fashion brands & lifestyle clients.
- Managed and trained teams to maintain media coverage.
- Organized videos of events and presentations for client website and social media.
- Publishing Clients: New York Times Bestsellers: The Melt Method (by Sue Hitzmann), Grain Brain (by Dr. David Perlmutter) and The Guru in You (by Yogi Cameron).
- Additional Clients: Ann Taylor, Gaiam, Tony Robbins, Rodney and Colleen Yee, and Trudie Styler.
Client Service Manager
TAO Nightclub, LV, LAVO Nightclub, LV, Cipriani Private Members Club, NYC
New York & Las Vegas
06.2004 - 06.2011
- Increased venue sales through top-quality service and hospitality.
- Planned and coordinated special events.
- Trained and mentored new team members to promote productivity, accuracy and friendly customer service.
Store Manager
Blue Ruby Jewelry
Vancouver, BC
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Secured top sales for retail locations, including Robson Street and Oakridge.
Education
Marketing and Fashion Design -
Kwantlen University
01.2003
Skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Strategic media placement
- Communication
- Proficient in Cision, Microsoft Office and Google Drive
- Creativity
- Project planning
- Leadership messaging
- Reliability
- Social media
- Associated Press Stylebook
Affiliations
Board Member, Helping Hearts Council, New York, N.Y., 2011 - Present
Websites
Timeline
Owner
Megan Wilson Public Relations
09.2016 - 07.2023
Vice President
Rubenstein
02.2014 - 09.2016
Manager, & Media Specialist
Krupp Kommunications
02.2010 - 02.2014
Client Service Manager
TAO Nightclub, LV, LAVO Nightclub, LV, Cipriani Private Members Club, NYC
06.2004 - 06.2011
Store Manager
Blue Ruby Jewelry
01.2000 - 01.2003
Marketing and Fashion Design -
Kwantlen University
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