Patrice Quintero

Experience

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  USA Cycling

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Communications Director

  Spearheaded public relations strategies to raise awareness of the U.S. Olympic body for competitive cycling. Devised communications plans to address governance, brand management, operations, membership, and issues such as anti-doping. Directed media relations to increase exposure of athletes and events, managed digital and print communications channels, and developed editorial and production schedules. Oversaw press operations and event publicity as a press officer at international and domestic events. Show less

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  NBCOlympics.com

  Sept 2000 - Oct 2000

  Associate Producer

  Working in the International Broadcast Center, developed 2000 Olympic Summer Games reporting and stories using multimedia assets. Built working relationships with athletes, the NBC Sports team, and partners to ensure accurate, engaging storytelling and brand management.

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  Colorado Springs Utilities

  Jun 2002 - Feb 2017

  Senior Public Affairs Specialist

  Responsibilities included media relations, content creation, web management, paid media, executive messaging, speech writing, internal communications, and development of collateral materials. Planned and implemented integrated PR programs to influence consumer behavior change, support financial stability, and protect economic vitality. Led the launch of a comprehensive internal communications program. Plan components included an intranet redesign and content contributor training; introduction of newsletters and other new channels; executive communications; stakeholder collaboration; execution of employee events; and bolstering of brand standards across work groups. Show less

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  Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2018

  Created integrated communications program from the ground up. Introduced public relations initiatives designed to educate members, investors, industry stakeholders, and government partners, as well as attract new workforce. Plan components included media relations, digital marketing, website redesign, publications, paid media, video, and content strategy.

  • Vice President, Communications

    Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Communications Manager

    Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
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  Freelance (Self employed)

  Jan 2019 - now

  Communications Strategist & Writer
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  HL Strategy

  Mar 2024 - now

  Public Relations Communications Consultant