Prior to freelancing I worked for an international Public Relations company as an Account Manager, working with large federal government agencies and in the private sector with both multinational and small to medium enterprises. My areas of expertise include: Media Management:  Work with local, national and international media to achieve client objectives  Create media events  Write and position feature articles, media releases, news video clips, photographs with targeted media  Network with journalists  Arrange media  Implement journalist education programs for clients Government Relations:  Managed both sides of the business to government relations Brand development:  Work with client to develop, launch, maintain and protect its brand. Implement culture change program  Raise brand awareness  Work with start-up companies to develop a profile Sponsorship:  Evaluate the sponsorship opportunities for clients and manage existing sponsors