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Nathaniel Free's

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RÉSUMÉ

Public relations and strategic communications leader with 15+ years of experience building brand visibility, securing top-tier media, managing crises, and forging high-impact partnerships across government, nonprofit and tech sectors.

Experience

2022 - Current

Sorenson
Senior Manager of PR and Brand

  • PR team leader, securing national features and awards with Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, CBS Reports, and Slator (See below).

  • Developed communication strategies for six M&As in two years, including Intel’s OmniBridge acquisition.

  • Authored 20+ global press releases annually and won 16 company awards across multiple categories.

  • Consolidated acquired brands into a unified branded house strategy via a 6-month corporate rebrand.

  • Collaborated on strategic partnership communications with leading organizations in the tech industry.

2018 - 2022

2B3D Inc.
Chief Communications Officer

  • Directed PR campaigns to increase brand visibility and share of voice by 300% across all digital platforms.

  • Forged tech industry partnerships with Meta, Zojoi, Own App, and BioCorRx.

  • Secured national media placements with Yahoo Finance, Newsmax, and top industry podcasts.

  • Positioned CEO and VPs as thought leaders in Web3 gaming and mental health space.

2009 - Current

Utah National Guard
Public Affairs Manager

  • Editor of Minuteman Magazine, host of Battle Buzz podcast, and official media spokesperson.

  • Served as media liaison and advisor, managing global news coverage during international operations.

  • Advised senior military leadership on crisis communications and conducted media interview training.

2014 - Current

Forge Forward Project
Board Member

  • Co-founded and actively serve on the board of a veteran-operated nonprofit dedicated to developing innovative technology solutions for mental health.

  • Guided strategic direction and governance to support the organization's mission, sustainability, and community impact.

  • Leveraged expertise in communications and partnerships to enhance visibility, secure resources, and promote mental health advocacy within veteran communities.

In the News

Earned media, news releases, awards, articles and features.
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Writing Samples

Sep 1, 2023

The JLTV Enters the Battlefield

How the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is Transforming Mobility, Protection, and Lethality for the 19th Special Forces Group

The JLTV Enters the Battlefield

Jul 11, 2020

Guard Soldiers achieve marksmanship overmatch in Utah

Inside the Intense Regional Competition Elevating Marksmanship Skills for National Guard Soldiers

Guard Soldiers achieve marksmanship overmatch in Utah

Feb 21, 2020

Veteran Swears Oath of Enlistment at Age 79

"I love the uniform. I love the flag."

Veteran Swears Oath of Enlistment at Age 79

Oct 4, 2019

174th Cyber Protection Team Fights Online Battle

How Utah’s Cyber Warriors Are Defending Critical Infrastructure in a Digital Battlefield

174th Cyber Protection Team Fights Online Battle

Sep 10, 2019

D-Day: The Minuteman Maker

How a Utah boy went from the beaches of Normandy to reporting directly to the United States Secretary of Defense, responsible for worldwide war readiness.

D-Day: The Minuteman Maker

Feb 28, 2018

Shoot, Ski, Communicate

National Guard Soldiers Test Endurance, Precision, and Resilience on Utah’s Olympic Biathlon Course

Shoot, Ski, Communicate

Sep 7, 2017

Texas Guard: A Life Interrupted by Duty

How Citizen-Soldiers Faced Personal Crises While Answering the Call to Help Neighbors

Texas Guard: A Life Interrupted by Duty

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