Charles Cote Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Define strategic vision for association with member companies (CVS Health, Cigna/Express Scripts, UnitedHealth Group/OptumRx, Humana, and Prime Therapeutics) that administer prescription drug plans for 266+ million Americans. Develop and drive communication plan for industry policy issues. Manage communications team and multi-million-dollar annual media and advertising budget. Oversee consultants and agencies. Direct Wall Street investor outreach. Serve as association media contact and spokesperson. Manage full spectrum of content. Manage 3 websites, each with comprehensive content and rising traffic. Increased engagement via podcasts, social media, grassroots newsletters, and subscription-based focused emails.Served in the following roles during tenure:-Vice President, Strategic Communications (2013 – Present)-Assistant Vice President (2011 – 2013)-Senior Director (2008 – 2011)-Director (2006 – 2008)-Created strategic public affairs campaign that helped defeat anti-industry regulation introduced by the Administration. Million-dollar campaign generated 8,589 constituent calls to Congress and 290 high-level educational meetings in 2-month period. -Developed and directed an award-winning campaign which included the delivery of 97 million messages and performed 30%-200% better than similar campaigns in almost every metric.-Designed and directed individualized state advocacy campaigns in 20+ states.-Led strategy and execution of public affairs campaign to require electronic prescribing in Medicare, which was enacted in the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. -Devised and managed award-winning grassroots program leveraging social media to defeat anti-industry legislation in Washington and states across the country.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Implemented campaign strategies to achieve clients’ desired goals related to health care issues, including Medicare prescription drug benefit, drug importation, health centers, and medical technology .•Team lead on Pfizer’s “Bob Dole on Medicare” multi-city national campaign featuring the 1996 Republican presidential nominee. Organized campaign events, drafted campaign communications, managed media outreach, and provided staff support •Planned and executed media events on prescription drug importation for state pharmacy groups across the country. Drafted press materials, managed media outreach, and led media training sessions •Managed national satellite media tours, radio news releases, editorials, and paid advertisements•Drafted and presented new business proposals•Managed six staffers

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Pursued and developed media opportunities for the candidate. Prepared candidate for televised debates. Drafted press releases, media advisories, talking points, and speeches. Coordinated editorial board meetings.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Wrote all campaign communications, including press releases, newsletters, and e-mails. Cultivated strong relationships with print, TV, and radio media as campaign spokesman and contact. Developed online initiative as a key avenue for communicating with voters. Created and regularly updated content for campaign website. Maintained and organized all policy positions and opposition research

Wrote, produced, and anchored 6 live sports segments each week. Provided extensive live television coverage. Produced feature story distributed to NBC affiliates around the country. Extensive live television coverage for football, baseball, basketball, and soccer games, including play-by-play, color, and sideline commentary.

Prioritized constituent responses and managed legislative correspondence.

Bachelor Of Arts: Communication, Communication Arts And Sciences

Master Of Arts: Mass Communication, Mass Communication