A life in public relations, especially as president and CEO of a company, sounds wonderful, right? Inna Shamis, a communications specialist with more than 15 years in the pr, marketing communications and client management business, has an even sweeter deal. Why? She has had the opportunity to work with some of the world's most-recognized brands including Vogue, Elle Décor, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon & Spa, CBS, Planet Hollywood, Hilton Hotels, Splenda/Johnson & Johnson, Danskin, Sprint PCS, Cadbury Adams/Cadbury Schweppes, Crunch Fitness and more. On top of that her skills also have aided the rising celebrity of TV personalities like David Good (of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor Pad”), Jesse Csincsak (professional snowboarder and winner of “The Bachelorette”), Darryl “DR Mixologist” Robinson (of Cooking Channel’s “Drink Up”) and Jennifer Tuma Young.
Her experience spans all media channels including broadcast, print and interactive. With a career that began in the mid-90s, Inna’s widespread background spans a number of industries, which include: entertainment, consumer and professional products and services, fashion and beauty, food and beverage, eco-friendly and organic, health care and fitness, travel and hospitality, media and hi-tech. She also maintains extensive global contacts in the media and entertainment, consumer, beauty and wellness, travel and hospitality, and lifestyle sectors. In 2005, Inna founded AvantGarde Communications Group, following a formative career on the agency and corporate side of public relations, marketing and communications. Aside from work Inna enjoys spending time with her friends and family and traveling.