ABOUT
LACEE WATKINS
Marketing | Social Media | Events | Public Relations
I thrive on creative challenges and enjoy building strong relationships along the way. Explore my work below, and I look forward to connecting with you!
"Working with Lacee has been a great pleasure. She is incredibly responsive, passionate about our projects, and delivers solid work!”
-Michelle Carey, Founder of Emerald Hare Wine
LACEE WATKINS
Past Positions
July 2020 - Current
FOUNDER, KAY SOCIAL
Digital Marketing, Public Relations and Events Firm located in Atlanta, GA
January 2019 - June 2020
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA & EVENTS,
M-SQUARED PUBLIC RELATIONS
M-Squared Public Relations is a boutique PR firm in Atlanta, GA. In this role, I lead all social media, marketing and event efforts for agency clients, such as Four Seasons Hotel, Tom Ford, Eloquii and Hilton Hotels. In this management role, I handle hiring a diverse team while providing feedback, mediating interpersonal conflicts and implementing company procedures.
November 2018 - January 2019
JEZEBEL MAGAZINE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, MODERN LUXURY
JEZEBEL Magazine is the preeminent source of who, what, and where for Atlanta's millennial. In this role, I oversaw the digital, event and print advertising sales for the publication. In this sales role, I was responsible for maintaining client relationships and exceeding expectations for their marketing needs.
August 2016 - November 2018
MARKETING & EVENTS MANAGER, MODERN LUXURY
Responsible for all five local luxury magazines’ digital marketing, social media, email database and luxury events. Closely monitor budgets for each title maximizes profit and minimizes costs. Plan, coordinate and execute 45+ events annually while integrating multiple preeminent sponsors such as Porsche, Qatar Airlines and Carolina Herrara.
August 2015 - August 2016
MARKETING & EVENTS ASSISTANT, MODERN LUXURY
Implement strategies to grow social media following; create content, coordinate influencer takeovers and cross-promote advertisers. Generate press releases for corporate announcements and manage effective distribution. Plan and execute 25+ events annually for magazines' launch parties.