Erin Berst

Experience

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  AmeriCorps VISTA

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Social Media Manager

  Developed a sustainable social media campaign; organically increased following by 300+ per platform (2) Secured $30,000+ donation in supplies directly from social media funding efforts

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  CURA Strategies

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Assistant Account Executive

  Developed and copyedited press releases, blog posts, email marketing campaigns to reach client audiences Led and managed organic social media strategy to build client advocacy capacity for nonprofit clients Assisted in event coordination; developed talking points and runs-of-show, creating leave-behinds, managing speaker logistics for variety of events including Hill briefings, summits and conferences

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  JPA Health Communications

  Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

  Account Executive

  Developed and executed earned media strategy for The Leapfrog Group and the American Kidney Fund, securing placements in The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Modern Healthcare and others Created variety of written materials – op-eds, press releases, blog posts, website copy, video scripts, etc. Developed corporate rebrand plan, partnership proposals and other stakeholder engagement materials Monitored spend of multiple clients and adjusted team workload to ensure profitability on each account Show less

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  CURA Strategies

  Apr 2019 - now

  Lead communications strategy for biotech company and provide daily support to multiple clients to meet their advocacy and business goals Develop written and visual materials for a variety of initiatives, including press releases, web copy, media alerts, social media copy, video scripts, webinars, newsletters, promotional toolkits, etc. Manage 1 junior staff member, internship program and organize CURA’s philanthropic arm to ensure 1 charitable activity per quarterSupport American College of Cardiology during their Annual Scientific Session by executing new, innovative earned and social media tactics (including their first-ever virtual Session due to COVID-19)Lead earned media strategy for multiple clients, securing coverage in regional, national and trade publicationsClients include MDxHealth, American College of Cardiology, Behavioral Health Group, Nozin Show less

  • Vice President

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Managing Supervisor

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Account Supervisor

    Dec 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Senior Account Executive & Intern Coordinator

    Apr 2019 - Dec 2020