Ryleigh Sanborn

University of Cincinnati graduate with a B.S. in Public Relations (Cum Laude, 3.88 GPA) and experience spanning hospitality, consumer lifestyle PR, brand storytelling, event execution, and client account management. A genuine hospitality industry insider with front-of-house experience at a nationally recognized restaurant, a deep passion for food and travel culture, and a strong instinct for the human connections that make lifestyle brands meaningful. Thrives in fast-paced, relationship-driven environments with a proactive approach, sharp attention to detail, and a real point of view on how hospitality and lifestyle brands build lasting loyalty.

Account Coordinator Specialist & Account Manager - EssilorLuxottica

(2024-05)

• Manage a portfolio of 900+ corporate accounts across retail, technology, hospitality, and consumer lifestyle sectors, serving as primary point of contact for all strategic account needs
• Develop tailored account strategies, pricing models, and client-facing communications aligned to individual partner goals across a diverse and high-volume portfolio
• Build and present fully customized Annual Business Review decks to executive-level stakeholders and client teams, translating complex data into clear strategic narratives
• Retained a key account of 2,000 lives actively exploring competitors by independently building a compelling performance case and presenting it persuasively to reverse a decision already in motion
• Coordinate cross-functionally with operations, finance, data, marketing, and sales partners on a daily basis to ensure seamless account delivery
• Contribute to a 98% annual portfolio retention rate through proactive relationship management and consistent delivery against client objectives

Marketing & Public Relations Intern - TITLE Magazine

(2022-10 - 2023-10)

• Sought out the student-run consumer lifestyle publication after discovering it organically; built its media presence, brand activation strategy, and social content approach from scratch
• Drafted press materials, pitch angles, and brand backgrounders that translated the publication’s creative vision into compelling external narratives across lifestyle and culture verticals
• Planned and executed the annual launch event for 350+ attendees, managing all vendor relationships, logistics, partner coordination, and on-site operations end to end
• Developed editorial calendars, influencer outreach lists, and campaign trackers to support consistent and on-schedule execution across each issue cycle
• Monitored cultural trends and media outlets daily to identify timely pitching and content opportunities

Program Planning & Communications Intern - Anthony Munoz Foundation

(2022-05 - 2022-08)

• Drafted monthly newsletters and managed social and blog content to grow community engagement and build brand awareness across a broad stakeholder audience
• Coordinated and executed a two-day community activation at Paycor Stadium for 500+ attendees, managing vendor logistics, partner communications, and on-site operations
• Built and maintained partnerships with 25+ community organizations, schools, and corporate sponsors to support ongoing regional programming

Program Coordinator - CommunicationPhD Pipeline, University of Cincinnati

(2024-08 - 2025-05)

• Built and maintained editorial calendar and content plan across platforms, producing biweekly materials while tracking audience engagement and growth
• Coordinated logistics and communications for program leadership during conferences and events, ensuring clear team alignment throughout

Ronald E. McNair Scholar - University of Cincinnati

(2023-08 - 2025-05)

• Self-designed a 30-page research thesis, conducted 45+ hours of primary interviews, and presented at the National Communication Association annual conference as the only undergraduate presenter

President of New Member Education - Theta Phi Alpha, Epsilon Chapter

(2022-11 - 2024-12)

• Managed all communications, scheduling, and budget for a 6-week program run three times per year for incoming classes of 20+ members

B.S. - Public Relations; Minors: Marketing & Political Science - University of Cincinnati (2025-05)