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Lead stakeholder relations and communications coordination for a variety of programs at Con Edison, the regional utility that operates one of the world's largest and most complex energy delivery systems. Responsible for managing the company’s relationships with elected officials and other governmental and community stakeholders for environmental remediation projects. Also manage emergency preparedness initiatives to help ensure effective response by Regional and Community Affairs. Strengths include message development, crisis communications and project management. Wrote content for Sustainability Report. Present to Senior Leadership of company.

Communications consultant specializing in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. Successfully worked with clients in energy, real estate, health, nonprofit and technology sectors. Experience creating social media and online content, as well as helping to manage events and special projects.

Successfully launched and coordinated global surgical training program in Myanmar and Tanzania as well as fellowship program in the United States. Handled all marketing and communications, including launch of new web site, social media, special events and fundraising, as well as planning of eight global missions, logistics of fellowship program and volunteers. Successfully organized series of fundraising events and helped expand strategic partnerships and donor base.

Led and repositioned this 85-year old civic improvement corporation made up of Fortune 500 companies in New York City. Served as liaison to City Hall and City and State agencies. Managed public relations, membership development, fundraising and all special events, including annual gala with 400 attendees and helped coordinate launch of Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on Sixth Avenue. Increased membership by 25 percent and fundraising by 50 percent. Developed web site and monthly e-newsletter for organization. Created organization’s first environmental sustainability awards program. Handled social media and community outreach.

Oversaw all public relations and marketing activities of this not-for-profit corporation responsible for stimulating New York City’s economy through innovative programs and projects. • Developed integrated communications program, including public relations, advertising and direct mail, resulting in the recruitment of over 100 companies and 2,000 jobs. Managed marketing, public relations and creative services, including budget of $3 million.