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New York City Metropolitan Area

Support companies and C-suite executives with corporate and internal communications strategies across multi-channel platforms that enhance and protect reputations. Recent projects include: corporate rebrands, executive positioning, financial communications, COVID-19 preparedness and crisis communications, CSR transformation, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and internal communications initiatives. Act as part-time Chief Communications Officer for smaller companies without an in-house function.

Greater New York City Area

Promoted to lead a global team in Communications & Public Affairs charged with building strategies that positioned HBC & its executives across multiple stakeholders & markets with success in advancing the company’s evolving agenda. - Leadership: of 70 executives globally, six agencies and developed strong talent pipeline. - Financial and M&A Communications: Oversaw key announcements that increased share price and strategies for activist shareholder, leadership transitions and restructures.- Positioning: Built narrative and proactive strategies for executives and the company.- Crisis Communications: Managed numerous situations, including data breach and implemented best-in-class reputational risk playbook. - Public Affairs: Led initiatives that drove industry change. - Internal Communications: Transformed capabilities along with change management.- Data-Driven KPIs & CommTech: Implemented solutions to influence varying audiences.- HBC Foundation: Created and exceeded three-year fundraising targets.

New York, Ny And Toronto, Ontario

Oversaw corporate and brand communications for HBC, event marketing for Hudson's Bay and Lord & Taylor, and strategic communications for Saks Fifth Avenue.- Leadership: Built team of 25 professionals in New York and Toronto.- Proactive positioning: Established and grew credibility of executives through public-facing communications activities. - Global Communications: Led strategies for acquisitions of Galeria Kaufhof and Gilt Groupe. - Creative Marketing: Implemented event & key sponsorship campaigns. - Consumer Public Relations & Charitable Giving: Created initiatives.

Greater New York City Area

Advised major retail and consumer clients, including Hudson’s Bay Company, on marketing, branding, and strategic communications initiatives. - Leadership & Client Relationships: Senior team member, oversaw retail group and owned relationships.- Representative work includes HBC’s acquisition of Saks, national thought leadership placements in NYT, WSJ, AP and trades, B2B initiatives and brand pr.

Responsible for planning and executing communications, consumer public relations and event marketing programs for Saks Fifth Avenue during the recession. - Editorial Relationships: Increased positive coverage and delivered national placements including: Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, and The New York Times. - Executive Positioning: Elevated visibility and credibility of CEO and Presidents. - Budget & Process: Managed national budget, identified efficiencies and created consistency across stores nationally.