Brooke Grow
About Brooke Grow
Brooke Grow serves as the Vice President of Business Development for the Americas at PRA Group, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in public affairs and extensive experience across various sectors, she specializes in crisis communications, project management, and government relations.
Work at PRA Group
Brooke Grow currently serves as the AVP of Business Development for the Americas at PRA Group, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on business development strategies and initiatives within the Americas region. Prior to this, she worked as the Business Development Manager for Canada Acquisitions at PRA Group from 2013 to 2020. Her tenure at PRA Group spans a total of seven years, during which she has contributed to the company's growth and expansion in the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Brooke Grow studied at the College of Charleston from 2000 to 2003, where she focused on Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Business Ethics, PR campaigns, and Public Speaking. She also attended East Carolina University for one year in 1999. Her educational background supports her expertise in networking, government relations, and crisis communications, particularly within the marine industry and non-profit sectors.
Background
Brooke Grow has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in public affairs, project management, and communications. She began her career as an Assistant to the Scheduler in the Office of the Lt. Governor of Maryland from 1998 to 2001. She then transitioned to roles such as Promotions Specialist at Ritz Camera Centers and Administrative Technician at the Federal Reserve Board. Her experience also includes working as a Public Affairs Specialist at the Virginia Department of Transportation and as Senior Account Executive at KEH Communications.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Brooke Grow has developed skills in planning special events and managing projects and timelines. She is recognized for her organizational abilities, efficiency, and punctuality. Her specialization in crisis communications and media relations has been instrumental in her roles across various sectors, including federal, state, and local government, as well as the financial industry and non-profits. She has successfully transitioned her career focus to project management and business development over the past six years.