Erika Z. Byrd, APR

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Highly creative Accredited Public Relations (APR) professional with 25+ years of experience in public relations and marketing account service and management. Proven success serving a wide variety of industries including medical professionals, real estate developers, tourism clients, city government and promoting major special events. 

Notable Clients Past/Present

Medical Industry

Contour Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center

Desert Orthopedic Center

Desert Regional Medical Center

HALO Dx

Michael R. Gatto, MD 

Palmtree Clinical Research

Tourism/Special Events

City of Palm Desert

Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Invitational

Hotel Twin Dolphin, Cabo San Lucas, Baja, Mexico

Marriott's Camelback Inn & Mountain Shadows, Scottsdale, AZ

Marriott's Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, CA

Palm Springs International Art Fair

Palm Springs International Film Festival

Real Estate Developments

Andalusia at Coral Mountain

Del Webb's Sun City Palm Desert

Desert Shores Motor Coach Resort

Rancho La Quinta Country Club 

Golf Clubs

Desert Willow Golf Resort 

Indian Wells Country Club

Media Outlets

Desert Health News 

Gulf California Broadcast

Palm Springs Life Magazine

Senior Lifestyle Magazine 

Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) Designation 

Public Relations Society of America

New York, NY 

Bachelor of Science – Communication Arts/Journalism Paralegal Certificate

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA