Renée graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication, with a concentration in Public Relations and Event Management. While attending PBA, she was co-director of the annual campus events, Christival, which brought motivational speakers and entertainment to the university. She also co-directed the university’s Women’s Conference from 2005-2007.

In 2006, Renée worked as an event manager for Bluefish Concierge, an event, experience and destination management agency in West Palm Beach. She also wrote for the monthly magazine, BLUE, and assisted in their PR campaign for summer polo events in the Hamptons.

Renée was a freelance feature reporter for GAWK Magazine from 2007-2008, and has assisted in brand development, marketing and media relations for Jonathan Frazier Photography, and the up-and-coming artists Adam Agin and Adeste.

Renée also worked at Aristokids, a popular upscale boutique in Palm Beach as a PR intern in 2008. While interning, she launched the Aristokids V.I.P. membership and eClub, along with creating content for media relations and planning and executing the company’s 20th Anniversary Party.

After graduating from Palm Beach Atlantic, Renée worked for six months in London and has recently returned to Southwest Florida to work as an account manager for Hillgate Communications.