Ellie Barnes

About

I am a seasoned public relations professional with over ten years of experience specializing in the hospitality and real estate industry. Expertise consists of leading teams, developing and executing campaigns and strategically elevating luxury and global brands.

Experience

• Freelance Public Relations Consultant at Self-employed
  May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

• Senior Account Executive at C&R
  May 2016 - May 2021 · 5 yrs 1 mo

• Murphy O'Brien Public Relations (2 yrs)
  • Account Executive
    Jan 2016 - May 2016 · 5 mos

    Drive impactful media results for assigned accounts — secure local, regional and national exposure in print, online and broadcast outlets Draft press releases, pitches, fact sheets, itineraries, bios, etc. Perform day-to-day client correspondence and interaction through merchandising and scheduling Assist with master media lists, agendas, monthly activity updates, media exposure summaries and editorial calendars

  • Account Coordinator
    Jun 2014 - Jan 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Office of Student Affairs Receptionist at Loyola Marymount University
  Sep 2011 - May 2014 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  Directed all calls and appointments Assisted staff with errands and projects Organized forms and confidential files

• Intern at Red Light Public Relations
  Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 · 2 mos

  Maintained showroom and assisted stylists with pulling Assisted Account Executives with outreach, product clippings, press releases Coordinated launch events for clients products