Alaina Chiappone Winant

About Alaina Chiappone Winant

I am a public relations and social media specialist with over eight years of experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies across a variety of industries. I\'m currently working as a senior account executive at AM Public Relations where I lead my team to achieve targeted media wins that meet internal KPIs and broader client messaging goals. I have experience with clients in a variety of industries, including business, lifestyle, hospitality, consumer goods, technology and healthcare.I have experience pitching media, securing top-tier media placements, developing and executing strategies, crafting messaging narratives, influencing decision makers and increasing social engagement. I am able to learn quickly about new industries and markets, which helps to drive narratives and strategy for each organization I\'ve worked with. For me, culture is paramount in a workplace. I believe empowering employees and coworkers leads to increased productivity and instills a sense of pride. I\'ll always bring a positive attitude and a desire to learn to any organization. I am a member of Tampa Bay\'s PRSA chapter, and I previously served as a judging chairman. There, I coordinated and executed the judging of two chapters\' awards entries, increasing my exposure to excellent PR campaigns and learning from their efforts. I enjoy traveling, making trips to the beach and hosting friends. My Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is ESFP. Read how my personality type operates in the workplace here Please feel free to reach out to me via LinkedIn Messenger if you\'re interested in working together or would like to get to know me more!

Experience

1. Senior Account Executive

   Am Public Relations

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Works closely with client C-suites to plan and execute quarterly PR strategies that align with long- and short-term client goals and meet internal KPIs- Identifies new storylines and media verticals based on current news cycles and trends to enhance our existing media relations efforts and secure additional meaningful clips for clients in the consumer goods, culture, and tech spaces- Manages a team of three, ensuring internal and external deliverables are met across media relations, content and social media, problem solves any challenges, and drives their professional development.

Education

• University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations

  2014 — 2018