Bonjour!

My name is Shannon Pratuch and I am an American living full time in France.

With over 20 years of marketing and public relations experience, I offer my skills professionally as a highly-skilled marketing and communications consultant and adult learning educator.

As an author, I travel all over the country to share my passion for the art of living, culture, art, artisans, cuisine, and history of France.

I partner with public relations agencies, companies from different sectors and categories, hotels and tourism commissions to bring the stories of France to viewers around the world.

My articles, guides, videos, interactive content, and experiences are in multiple formats, including my website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, an email newsletter, and a best-selling magazine called "The Paris Quarterly." This magazine is available in both print and digital versions globally.

The Paris Quarterly.

Since 2005, I have been the owner/operator of a successful U.S.-based marketing agency (previously known as the Scene Marketing Group).

In 2019, I moved to Paris, France, and currently work as a consultant focusing on brand strategy, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and international public relations.

Clients and universities also engage me for my experience in digital communications, storytelling, and creative direction, and I possess extensive social media skills.

During the pandemic, I developed the brand, "This French Life," and "The Paris Quarterly," a French lifestyle guide and magazine. Now available internationally in print and digital download, my audience is primarily in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and France.

There is no paid advertising in my magazine, making this quarterly publication rich in content, images and resources. The digital magazine includes hyperlinks to websites, additional digital downloads and exclusive video content.

Over two decades of experience.

Since 2005, I have been the owner/operator of a successful U.S.-based marketing agency (previously known as the Scene Marketing Group).

In 2019, I moved to Paris, France, and currently work as a consultant focusing on brand strategy, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and international public relations.

Clients and universities also engage me for my experience in digital communications, storytelling, and creative direction, and I possess extensive social media skills.

Harvard & Cornell University-trained programs.

Through my work as a strategist, leader, and trainer, I have developed a customized heuristic for understanding an agency simulation environment based on an adjustment of Anderson and Krathwohl Bloom’s Taxonomy.

I utilize this methodology and backward design and advanced project management skills to develop award-winning brand campaigns, relationship marketing systems, employee advocacy programs, and more.

My Values.

My values are honesty, transparency, excellent communication, timeliness, professionalism, organization, creativity, imagination, teamwork, drive, ambition, and positivity.

I have won multiple awards for my work and speak on many topics, including small business, social media, brand strategy, and digital marketing.

I appreciate your consideration.

Sincerely,

Shannon Pratuch

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Education & Awards

Harvard University

2018

Teaching and Learning Strategies for Higher Education

Harvard University

A study on various approaches to pedagogy, adult-learning studies & teaching strategies.

Stanford University

2014

Advanced Project Management

Stanford University

Blended academic theory with proven project management techniques from leading for managing projects, portfolios and complex systems.

University of Oregon

1999

Business Administration

University of Oregon

Lundquist College of Business with a concentration on marketing and languages.

Awards

Travel Oregon Outstanding PR Program & Initiative Award

University of Oregon Journalism School Preferred Partner

Webvisionary Awards Best Social Media Campaign

Boutique Lifestyle and Lodging Best in Tourism Award

Boutique Lifestyle and Lodging Extraordinary Contribution to the Hospitality Industry

SoMe Best Social Media in Hospitality Award, Recognition of Outstanding Digital Campaign of the Year

Portfolio

Press

National Geographic

Food & Wine

Le Figaro

Radio Nova

Men’s Journal

A / R France

Architectural Digest

LA Times

Fodors

Gavot

The Independent UK

Virgin-Atlantic

La Carte Magazine

Alaska Airlines Magazine

Travel Channel

Gear Patrol

Delta Sky Magazine

Milk Decor

USA Today

Frommers Guide

Tokyo Journal

Elle France

Destination Marketing

Business Insider

Evasion

Road Trippers

Master Chef, France

Vert de Vine Wine Magazine

Times UK

GQ Magazine

International Traveller Magazine

Visa Black Card Luxury Magazine

Monocle Magazine

Vogue

Star Chefs

Lonely Planet

Afar Magazine

Via Magazine

Thrillist

Wall Street Journal

Clients - United States

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list due to non-disclosure agreements.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

US BANK

TRAVEL OREGON

TOYOTA

OREGON WINE BOARD

SAPPORO

RESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT

INTEL

SUBZERO CONSTRUCTORS

TRUE CORE

JAMISON DOOR

NATIONAL TOURISM ALLIANCE

TRAVEL PORTLAND

NEIGHBORWORKS AMERICA

WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE

Clients & Collaborations - France

PIERRE HERMÉ

LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE

VAUX LE VICOMTE CHATEAU

HÔTEL FOUGÈRE

PÉPINIÈRES CAVATOR

HOTEL DES DEUX ILES

DIDON RESTAURANT

PERFECTLY PARIS RENTALS

PELOTON COFFEE

GRIFFON RESTAURANT

HOTEL HOY

HOTEL DEUX GARES

BONNARD RESTAURANT

DESSANCE RESTAURANT

LES FOODIES RESTAURANT

HOTEL DU SENTIER

HIRU RESTAURANT

  • JOHN BERQUIST

    “Shannon is probably one of the few people I know that really understands the value of traditional marketing principles as well as the power of relationship and social business today. She has a keen eye for strategy and campaign execution. I would recommend Shannon to any brand looking to either shore up an existing content strategy, social media and marketing plan or starting from scratch. She is genuine, professional and indispensable.”

  • JEFFREY KINGMAN

    Shannon is exceptional at communication, strategy development and execution, transforming big picture into actionable detail and vision assessment. Her passions on food and hospitality generate cutting edge and innovative solutions for partners and clients. She rocks, plain and simple.

  • FRANCES KIRADIJAN

    Shannon is like having a best friend at the corporate level -- someone you can count on to come up with money-making ideas that are 1st in the industry and are backed up by great support. She was a task masker which most people/companies need! Great mind and sweetheart to boot!