Top Talent like Bridget are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Bridget Bray

PR and Communications Specialist
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Sales, Marketing, Events
There is a constant draw new opportunities and challenges and my experience reflects this. Over the years, and in part through my own making, I have undertaken numerous roles and functions in various industries, enabling me to offer a wide range of expertise and knowledge. I've led high performance sales teams, developed compelling business strategies, launched innovative marketing campaigns, kickstarted e-commerce businesses, managed operational and HR programs and created a range of in person and virtual experiences. In my spare time, I run multiple special interest and social groups via Meetup such as Rivertown Social (for the Westchester, NY area) and Irish / British Genealogy and sit on the board of the Culinary Historians of New York (www.culinaryhistoriansny.org) My latest highlights: Offering strategic sales and marketing consulting services --Hosting a range of classic and themed afternoon teas, complete with programming and fine tea (from my new tea line, Puddings and Biscakes - www.puddingsandbiscakes.com) --Designing a selection of goods, such as tea towels, place card settings, memory games, station featuring my artwork via www.puddingsandbiscakes.com More to come... #watchthisspace

Work History

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Founder

Puddings and BiscakesLaunched February 1, 2024, Puddings and Biscakes is a thoughtfully designed and curated collection of lifestyle goods and experiences. Weaving together elements of food, heritage and history, the collection evokes a sense of tradition, nostalgia and joy. The collection opens with a selection of fine loose leaf teas, stationery, tea towels - and a portfolio of events and experiences.
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Event Producer / Consultant

BBNY Group LLCFreelancerConsultancy services focused on brand/event development, client acquisition, marketing, operations and customer success. Design and implement detailed roadmap per event/experience. Provide strategic sales and marketing consulting services to small businesses. Key achievements include launching a new two-day event with 40 lectures, 30+ exhibitors, 1000+ attendees, key sponsors as a side project while managing a full-time sales team and achieving 135%+ of quota. Launched virtual conferences in food history and genealogy in 2020. Run multiple highly rated meetup groups hosting events throughout the year. Created and launched an online course in genealogy.
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VP Marketing / Communications

Neuman's KitchenNov 2019 - Dec 2023 • 4 yrs 2 mosNeuman's Kitchen provided upscale catering for weddings, galas, brand activations, trustee and donor events, special events. Responsible for marketing and communications inclusive of content development, social media and email marketing, lead generation, RFP/RFQs and client proposals and presentations, paid and earned media, e-commerce, design, communications, community events, and website development. Additional responsibilities included employee and operational programs, onboarding and training, insurance management, IT administration, benefits administration, recruitment, payroll, accounts payable, facility management, client relationships. Key achievements include designing and leading a 5-week campaign to elevate visibility of the brand, significantly augmenting interest and engagement. Launched the first e-commerce site for the company in 14 days as a revenue solution at the height of the pandemic in 2020. Adapted to new responsibilities including HR benefit administration, payroll, vendor management to effectively handle all business-related functions in the company. Launched an energy management strategy that reduced consumption, raised company awareness, and earned energy demand response incentives. Enhanced recruitment process inclusive of job descriptions, job postings, interviewing, offer, and onboarding.
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VP Sales, Marketing + Events

Irish StudioJan 2017 - Jan 2018 • 1 yr 1 moDigital start-up media brand. Responsible for new business, marketing, and customer success. Monitored and optimized client campaigns. Launched a new event division. Key achievement includes designing, launching, and managing a major industry event in six weeks, inclusive of singularly sourcing speakers and confirmations, designing and managing sponsorships, handling travel itineraries and stipend reimbursements, vendor management, venue selection, creating an event program, and handling PR.
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Senior Executive Search Consultant

Lucas GroupJan 2017 - Jan 2017 • 1 moExecutive search firm. Built prospect pipeline of clients and candidates focused on mid to senior sales and marketing roles for new NYC practice. Key achievement includes consistently exceeding weekly performance metrics.

Education

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Arts, Theater and Consumer Studies

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Sales, Marketing, Events
There is a constant draw new opportunities and challenges and my experience reflects this. Over the years, and in part through my own making, I have undertaken numerous roles and functions in various industries, enabling me to offer a wide range of expertise and knowledge. I've led high performance sales teams, developed compelling business strategies, launched innovative marketing campaigns, kickstarted e-commerce businesses, managed operational and HR programs and created a range of in person and virtual experiences. In my spare time, I run multiple special interest and social groups via Meetup such as Rivertown Social (for the Westchester, NY area) and Irish / British Genealogy and sit on the board of the Culinary Historians of New York (www.culinaryhistoriansny.org) My latest highlights: Offering strategic sales and marketing consulting services --Hosting a range of classic and themed afternoon teas, complete with programming and fine tea (from my new tea line, Puddings and Biscakes - www.puddingsandbiscakes.com) --Designing a selection of goods, such as tea towels, place card settings, memory games, station featuring my artwork via www.puddingsandbiscakes.com More to come... #watchthisspace

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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Top Talent like Bridget are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Bridget Bray

PR and Communications Specialist
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

P

Founder

Puddings and BiscakesLaunched February 1, 2024, Puddings and Biscakes is a thoughtfully designed and curated collection of lifestyle goods and experiences. Weaving together elements of food, heritage and history, the collection evokes a sense of tradition, nostalgia and joy. The collection opens with a selection of fine loose leaf teas, stationery, tea towels - and a portfolio of events and experiences.
B

Event Producer / Consultant

BBNY Group LLCFreelancerConsultancy services focused on brand/event development, client acquisition, marketing, operations and customer success. Design and implement detailed roadmap per event/experience. Provide strategic sales and marketing consulting services to small businesses. Key achievements include launching a new two-day event with 40 lectures, 30+ exhibitors, 1000+ attendees, key sponsors as a side project while managing a full-time sales team and achieving 135%+ of quota. Launched virtual conferences in food history and genealogy in 2020. Run multiple highly rated meetup groups hosting events throughout the year. Created and launched an online course in genealogy.
N

VP Marketing / Communications

Neuman's KitchenNov 2019 - Dec 2023 • 4 yrs 2 mosNeuman's Kitchen provided upscale catering for weddings, galas, brand activations, trustee and donor events, special events. Responsible for marketing and communications inclusive of content development, social media and email marketing, lead generation, RFP/RFQs and client proposals and presentations, paid and earned media, e-commerce, design, communications, community events, and website development. Additional responsibilities included employee and operational programs, onboarding and training, insurance management, IT administration, benefits administration, recruitment, payroll, accounts payable, facility management, client relationships. Key achievements include designing and leading a 5-week campaign to elevate visibility of the brand, significantly augmenting interest and engagement. Launched the first e-commerce site for the company in 14 days as a revenue solution at the height of the pandemic in 2020. Adapted to new responsibilities including HR benefit administration, payroll, vendor management to effectively handle all business-related functions in the company. Launched an energy management strategy that reduced consumption, raised company awareness, and earned energy demand response incentives. Enhanced recruitment process inclusive of job descriptions, job postings, interviewing, offer, and onboarding.
I

VP Sales, Marketing + Events

Irish StudioJan 2017 - Jan 2018 • 1 yr 1 moDigital start-up media brand. Responsible for new business, marketing, and customer success. Monitored and optimized client campaigns. Launched a new event division. Key achievement includes designing, launching, and managing a major industry event in six weeks, inclusive of singularly sourcing speakers and confirmations, designing and managing sponsorships, handling travel itineraries and stipend reimbursements, vendor management, venue selection, creating an event program, and handling PR.
L

Senior Executive Search Consultant

Lucas GroupJan 2017 - Jan 2017 • 1 moExecutive search firm. Built prospect pipeline of clients and candidates focused on mid to senior sales and marketing roles for new NYC practice. Key achievement includes consistently exceeding weekly performance metrics.

Education

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Arts, Theater and Consumer Studies

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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