Southern Methodist University

Strategic Communications, PR & Marketing Executive

360bespoke is a bicoastal media, marketing and public relations agency creating customized client campaigns in North America and internationally. Key development officer in Travel, Luxury, Hospitality, Events and Lifestyle vertical markets. Travel frequently to pitch and maintain key media and client relationships. Work with senior executives on Brand strategy, establishing priorities and developing budgets to achieve established goals and metrics. Concept and develop creative events to support brand marketing strategy in multiple markets simultaneously. Create social media and content generation strategy for clients for use on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn. Compose talking points, media train and advise senior leaders on crisis communication as necessary.

360bespoke

Vice President, Luxury, Travel and Hospitality

Multi-property media relations and communications executive for five hotels including Bachelor Gulch and Denver, CO,  Kapalua Hawaii and Rancho Mirage based in Marina del Rey, CA.

Write, execute and direct regional, domestic and international print, broadcast, digital and social media strategy.  Develop talent and multi-location team to achieve results on strategy and to budget.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

Market Director, Public Relations

The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of Northern California
San Francisco, Half Moon Bay and Lake Tahoe

Directed all aspects of communications,  media relations and community outreach for the pre-opening of the resort on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.  Wrote strategic marketing and media relations plan to build awareness in target national and regional print, broadcast, on-line and social media.

Pre-Opening Director of Public Relations

Direct media relations, communications and social media strategy and execution within the Americas region for the global portfolio of The Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts, one of the world’s most iconic and powerful brands. Develop and maintain senior relationships within the travel, tourism media and luxury lifestyle industries, including influencers. Schedule, manage and message brand senior leadership for media appearances. Lead crisis and reputation management communications. Develop organizational talent and provide property support for The Ritz-Carlton brand within the Americas region and internationally, during a continued period of unprecedented growth and evolution of the brand globally.

Regional Director, Public Relations, The Americas

Skills: Crisis Communications · Event Management · Media Relations · Social Media Marketing · Strategic Communications · Customer Engagement · Hotels · Storytelling · Public Relations · Service Standards · Financial Results · Customer Experience

Director of Public Relations

Group, Leisure and Catering Sales for Colorado, California and Texas markets.  Managed PR firm in New York City.  Consistently exceeded sales goal and promoted through several positions including Catering and Conference Services Manager, National Sales Manager and Sr. Sales and PR Manager.

Steven H. Holt