Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Rebecca West is the Founder and CEO of Helium Communications, a leading strategic communications agency. With over 25 years of industry experience, she is a respected expert in public relations, digital marketing, and crisis management, serving a diverse portfolio of clients across the technology, healthcare, and consumer goods sectors.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Founder and CEO of Helium Communications since 2015, Rebecca is responsible for the overall strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the agency. Under her leadership, Helium has grown to a team of 35 professionals and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing PR firms in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rebecca is known for her ability to develop and execute integrated communications campaigns that drive measurable business impact for her clients.
Career Progression
Prior to founding Helium Communications, Rebecca served as the Managing Director at H3O Communications from 2011 to 2014, where she led a team of 18 PR professionals and oversaw the agency's expansion into new markets. From 1999 to 2011, she co-founded and served as the Senior Vice President of Atomic Public Relations, a highly respected boutique agency that she helped grow to a team of 30 over 12 years. Earlier in her career, Rebecca held management roles at Shafer Interactive and Quantum Magnetics, where she gained valuable experience in public relations, digital marketing, and crisis communications.
Academic Background
Rebecca holds a Master's Degree in Art Education from Massachusetts College of Art and a Bachelor's Degree in Creative and Interdisciplinary Arts from San Francisco State University. She also earned an A.T.R. in Art Therapy Psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University, which has informed her unique, creative approach to communications strategy.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic communications and public relations
- Integrated marketing and digital campaign execution
- Crisis management and reputation management
- Branding and content development
- Leadership and team management
Professional Impact
Under Rebecca's leadership, Helium Communications has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing PR firms in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a client roster that includes several Fortune 500 companies and high-profile startups. She has been instrumental in driving the agency's success, winning numerous industry awards and accolades, including the PRSA Silicon Valley Agency of the Year award in 2019.
Conclusion
With her exceptional track record of driving growth and delivering measurable results for her clients, Rebecca West is a proven leader in the communications industry. As the Founder and CEO of Helium Communications, she continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in strategic communications, helping her clients navigate the ever-evolving media landscape and achieve their business objectives.
