Michelle is a seasoned PR professional with eight years of experience working for a robust list of clients within the travel/hospitality industry. She has expertly managed and strategically executed a variety of accounts, representing some of the leading travel/hospitality brands ranging from luxury resorts and hotels to destinations, restaurants and spas.
Michelle has led national & international public relations campaigns for clients such as: Oil Nut Bay; Biras Creek Resort; Hotel Teatro; Borrego Ranch Resort & Spa; Hidden Meadow Ranch; St. Regis Resort Fort Lauderdale; St. Regis Spa; Cero restaurant; The Pod Hotel; The Pod Cafe; Gansevoort Turks & Caicos; Gansevoort Toronto Hotel & Residences; The Liberty Hotel; CLINK; Alibi; West Caicos, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve; Ritz-Carlton Molasses Reef; The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage; Willow Hotels: The Shoreham, The Franklin, The Mansfield; M Bar; Palm Desert, Desert Springs, among others.
Throughout the years, Michelle has achieved notable results in top print, broadcast and online media outlets. She has also played an integral role in key PR initiatives including: campaign planning and implementation; extensive media relations; new business development; press material writing; event planning; strategic programming; client relations; brand/product launches; 3rd party partnerships; press trips; media tours; photo/film shoots, and more.
Prior to joining Turner PR, Michelle was an Account Supervisor at Nancy J. Friedman PR in New York City. There, she managed a variety of travel, hospitality and real estate accounts, provided strategic counsel to clients and developed and executed targeted public relations campaigns. Michelle is a graduate of the College of Communications at Boston University. She loves travel, the outdoors, skiing, snowboarding, food & wine. In her free time, you can find her enjoying any one of those things.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Traveling to new places around the world…every chance I get.
What is your most treasured possession?
My amazing family, friends and fiancé!
Which talent would you most like to have?
Speak several languages fluently.
Who are your favorite heroes of fiction?
James Bond, Jo March, Harry Potter, Jason Bourne
What are your most memorable life moments?
Summiting Mt. Baker at 1:00 AM; Living in a remote Fijian village w/ the natives; sleeping on the beaches of Kauai; road tripping cross-country; yachting with family in the Italian Med.