Won new business by articulating full value of company's capabilities to prospects.
Utilized Hubspot to manage sensitive client information and update existing and new client profiles.
Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing.
Directed customer leads to connections department for further assistance.
Created the organization's first PR & Communications plan.
Wrote, pitched, and secured coverage for company's first press release.
Employed consultative approach to assess customer needs and business challenges.
Increased profitability and built sales pipeline by leveraging multiple marketing channels and sales techniques.
Established strong rapport with clients through active listening techniques, understanding their unique needs and proposing tailored solutions.
Account Executive
Edelman
11.2020 - 04.2022
Helped to establish and expand business offering for highly innovative, high growth start-ups and scale-ups within company.
Worked with clients across a wide range of technology spaces including, cryptocurrency, surgical robotics, AI drug discovery, enterprise networks, insurtech, and medicinal psychedelics.
Helped build decks and narratives for successful new business pitches.
Pitched, negotiated, and secured media coverage across nationals and trade publications for a variety of technology clients.
Managed regular administrative tasks for 5 accounts and teams concurrently.
Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
Reported on press coverage recaps to determine areas for improvement.
Wrote and developed contributed content for clients.
Co-Founder and Director
MIDA Medical Technologies
02.2017 - 07.2020
Created the first ever COPD Rehabilitation Therapy application with Emory University, reached over 2,000 customers.
Innovation Intern
Dart
07.2019 - 09.2019
Innovation intern for DART Labs team, provided research and performed presentations to executives to assist in choosing a CRM for the Cayman Island's first professional co-working space.
Volunteer Research Assistant
Projects Abroad
04.2017 - 06.2017
Volunteer for shark conservation project in Beqa Lagoon and performed charitable work around Pacific Harbour.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Durham University
Durham, England
2020
High School Diploma -
St Julian's International School
Carcavelos, Portugal
2016
Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Portuguese Language (CIPLE)
Microsoft Excel
Account servicing
Relationship building and management
Business Development and Planning
Sales Planning
Strategic Prospecting
Media Relations
Press Release Writing
Personal Information
D.o.B. - 16 September, 1997
Nationalities - British - Caymanian
Accomplishments
Captain of Durham University Baseball team - 2018 - 2019
International Rugby Player at U-19 level - Represented the Cayman Islands at the NACRA Championships in 2014, the Youth Commonwealth Games in 2015, and the NACRA Championships in 2015, winning the NACRA plate in 2014
Member of the British National Youth Theatre - Accepted in July 2016
Lead singer of multiple musical acts - The Lionfish (2016 - 2018), The Flamingo Gang (2017 - 2018), The Blue Tangs (2018 - 2020), Saintair (2020 - present)
PADI Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver - As of May 2017
Assistant Project Manager at Climate Policy & Green Diplomacy Unit Directorate-General for Climate Action - European CommissionAssistant Project Manager at Climate Policy & Green Diplomacy Unit Directorate-General for Climate Action - European Commission