Randall Newnham
Public Relations Account Executive
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About
I am a results-driven PR storyteller capable of distilling the complex into the compelling. Adept at building relationships and using empathy to find common ground, I help clients maintain goodwill with key audiences and members of the trade press. I am eager to excel in a new PR role through creative storycraft, media relations, and impactful social media campaigns.
Experience
Freelance Account Executive, Napier Partnership Limited - B2B Tech PR
February 2025 - Now
Pitched and placed articles from B2B tech clients to US and international trade publications.
Maintained relationships with clients, editors, and journalists.
At Napier, I have placed dozens of articles in tech publications, at leat one of which was the cover story for a print magazine.
Public Relations Account Executive, Publitek - B2B Tech PR
October 2022 - January 2024
Pitched and placed articles for B2B tech clients to US and international trade publications.
Managed social media accounts for tech executives, including drafting original copy, sourcing third-party content, and reporting metrics.
Worked with clients daily, including running meetings, managing content exchange, securing interviews, and applying for industry awards.
Communications Manager, Northwest PBIS Network - Education nonprofit
February 2021 - June 2022
While at Northwest PBIS, I managed social media, produced graphics and signage, and did event management for a national conference.
Social Media Specialist, Unique Eugene - Local Business Alliance
December 2020 - April 2022
Managed social media content marketing for Eugene-area business alliance.
Public Relations Account Coordinator, Verve Northwest Communications - PR & Marketing
July 2018 - June 2019
At Verve Northwest, I wrote strategic media for Eugene-area clients. My role included social media management, copywriting, media relations and website management.
PR & News Intern, University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication
June 2018 - June 2019
I worked at the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication's communications office as a writer.
Technical Support Engineer, Symantec - Cybersecurity & Deployment Software
April 2007 - September 2016
Provided support for Ghost Solution Suite, pcAnywhere, Deployment Solution, Symantec Management Platform, and Symantec Endpoint Protection via phone and email, often providing remote assistance.
Education
BA, Journalism (focus in Public Relations). University of Oregon, 2019
BA, Linguistics. University of Oregon, 2019
I attended the University of Oregon from 1999-2002 as a Linguistics major; I returned in 2017 as a Public Relations major. I graduated in 2019 with concurrent degrees in both subjects.
Activities: Co-Director, Survival Center; Programs Representative, ASUO Programs Finance Committee; Member, ASUO Elections Board
