Zena Schmidt

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About Zena Schmidt

Zena is an expert communicator whose goal is to connect with and inspire people, exceeding expectations in all facets of her professional responsibility. A lifelong learner, she remains ever-curious and is always striving to push creative boundaries. She has successfully navigated challenging and complex roles, developing a portfolio of experience that includes public relations, marketing, account and project management, event planning, social media and original digital content. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Account Management: Strives to fully understand client needs, and provides strategic recommendations to ensure the highest quality of all executed deliverables. Team Leadership: Motivates, guides and coaches team members. Communicates effectively to set a positive example, foster teamwork, and keep all parties engaged. Client Relations: Client service-oriented; identifies specific solutions to deliver above and beyond results. Media Relations: Executes all aspects of strategic media relations by leveraging tailored pitch angles, and existing relationships with outlets, to secure meaningful coverage for clients. Project Management: Proven record of successfully managing resources, budgets and relationships to ensure all projects were delivered within expected parameters of the client. Talent Relations: Identifies emerging talent and remains on top of current trends. Fosters and builds relationships with emerging and established artists to ensure project and client goals are met or exceeded.