Cecily Donovan Email & Phone Number

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Directed comprehensive project management for the BDO, ensuring the timely and consistent delivery of content across both written and podcast formats.Collaborated with writers, editors, and production teams to define editorial objectives and establish timelines, while facilitating key editorial and production meetings to ensure strategic.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Hired and managed a team of 4 research analysts, managing schedules, performance reviews, weekly one-on-one's, and daily tasks. Organized their training schedules on all 5 products and worked individually with each direct report to enhance their research abilities.Headed a successful culture restructuring in the New York office that includes a culture.

Greater New York City Area

Promoted trade and investment opportunities, supported Invest NI’s in-person and virtual promotional events, and connected with C-suite level executives to encourage foreign direct investment and expansion into Northern Ireland.Tailored overseas expansion advice to potential clients, including bespoke financial incentives, soft landing support, talent.

Advised and informed Index on Censorship’s work, supported free expression around the world, and ensured our engagement with issues with tomorrow’s leaders.

Greater Boston Area

Drafted legislation research, policy analysis, public correspondence and policy positions on behalf of CGC clients. Worked in press relations, event planning, and legislative tracking.

Paris Area, France

Translation (English to French; French to English), communication, research, program application review, and administrative organizational tasks.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Assisted curation of an exhibition from BU’s archives on Boston’s famous and successful Black newspaper, The Bay State Banner. Maintained exhibits including important artifacts from Robin Williams and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Boston, MA

Wrote constituent letters, solved constituent issues, assisted staffers with special projects, and took and distributed meeting minutes. (Office of State Senator Mike Barrett)

London, United Kingdom

Researched, analyzed, and made recommendations on candidates for international anti-censorship awards. Identified sponsors, venues, and speakers for Index on Censorship events including magazine launches, panel discussions, and fundraisers.

Boston, MA

Intern at public relations firm in Boston. Contacted potential clients and successfully scheduled sales appointments for Marketing Director.

Bachelor’S Degree, International Relations And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Political Science Leadership Team, Global Insights IR Club, Relay for Life (American Cancer Society).

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations And Affairs