I am a public relations and strategic communications leader with 20+ years of experience shaping brand narratives for global hospitality brands, luxury lifestyle companies, nonprofits, and high-visibility public figures. I specialize in media relations, crisis communications, and storytelling that translates brand vision into measurable results, securing top-tier national coverage across print, broadcast, and digital outlets. As founder of Flash Public Relations, I design and lead full-scale campaigns, events, and partnerships that elevate brands and raise funds for philanthropic partners—while building lasting media relationships and cross-functional teams to deliver creative, issue-ready communications even in high-pressure situations.

Wendy J. Gordon

I am a public relations and strategic communications leader with 20+ years of experience shaping brand narratives for global hospitality brands, luxury lifestyle companies, nonprofits, and high-visibility public figures. I specialize in media relations, crisis communications, and storytelling that translates brand vision into measurable results, securing top-tier national coverage across print, broadcast, and digital outlets. As founder of Flash Public Relations, I design and lead full-scale campaigns, events, and partnerships that elevate brands and raise funds for philanthropic partners—while building lasting media relationships and cross-functional teams to deliver creative, issue-ready communications even in high-pressure situations.

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I am a public relations and strategic communications leader with 20+ years of experience shaping brand narratives for global hospitality brands, luxury lifestyle companies, nonprofits, and high-visibility public figures. I specialize in media relations, crisis communications, and storytelling that translates brand vision into measurable results, securing top-tier national coverage across print, broadcast, and digital outlets. As founder of Flash Public Relations, I design and lead full-scale campaigns, events, and partnerships that elevate brands and raise funds for philanthropic partners—while building lasting media relationships and cross-functional teams to deliver creative, issue-ready communications even in high-pressure situations.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Founder & Principal at Flash Public Relations
December 31, 2003 - November 23, 2025
Lead a boutique PR consultancy specializing in hospitality, luxury, and mission-driven brands. Develop and execute full-scale PR strategies, securing national and regional coverage in The New York Times, Food & Wine, USA Today, and major broadcast outlets. Shape brand narratives and messaging for hotels, restaurants, nonprofits, and lifestyle companies. Manage crisis communications and rapid-response messaging for high-profile clients. Design and promote large-scale events, fundraisers, and brand activations—raising more than $500,000 collectively for clients and philanthropic partners. Build and maintain relationships with top-tier media, influencers, and community partners. Digital Portfilio at https://www.clippings.me/flashprdc
Corporate Director, Food & Beverage Public Relations at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company & Marriott International
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Directed global media relations for 50+ hotels and branded restaurants. Repositioned Ritz-Carlton’s culinary programming, leading to extensive national and international coverage. Oversaw on-property PR teams and ensured alignment with corporate goals and brand standards.
Director of Public Relations at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
December 30, 2000 - December 30, 2000
Led property-wide PR strategy for this Five Diamond hotel. Produced innovative, media-driving events and partnerships.

Education

Journalism at Temple University
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Bacheler of Arts-Communications & Public Relations at Penn State
November 24, 2025 - November 24, 2025

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services