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As the leader of FINN Partners' data science team, I've taken our capabilities to new heights by integrating advanced AI, GPT, and LLM technologies into our data science and modeling practices. My role encompasses the oversight of these cutting-edge technologies, ensuring their effective application in public affairs, government, PR, and marketing projects globally. I spearhead campaign strategies and development for top-tier organizations and corporations, now enriched with AI-driven insights. My responsibilities have expanded to include pioneering AI-based analytical approaches, significantly enhancing organizational communications effectiveness. I also lead international project teams, harnessing AI tools for research and strategy assignments, serving Fortune 500 companies and high-profile clients.

As Senior Director of Communications and Marketing Operations at Mercatus Center (2016-2019), I led the transformation of the organization's communication strategies. My role encompassed overseeing the interactive communications portfolio, steering digital media initiatives, and managing diverse media relationships. I focused on eliminating communication barriers and establishing robust relationships with external audiences, which involved activating research, government relations, donor development, and public affairs teams. My efforts in updating message framing and refreshing digital tools were guided by industry best practices, ensuring adherence to budget efficiencies and fostering beneficial relationships. Leading a team of over 20 professionals, I focused on innovative message framing and effective utilization of digital platforms for content requiring nuanced public and internal profiling. Key achievements include: - Elevating positioned messages significantly among thought and policy leaders. - Initiating the $4M Emergent Venture fund, fostering innovation and project development. - Boosting the center's influence among policy influencers through the creation of 'The Bridge' blog and messaging stream. - Expanding the contact database by 5 times, reaching 150K, through strategic engagement initiatives.

While serving as the product development planning and strategy lead, I facilitated a massive data use project to improve social media message distribution for large organizations. I spearheaded the creation of large databases and data analysis sets to significantly expand our central marketing knowledge base to 750M social media accounts. I created the system that tracked 30B digital media associations. I expanded actionable information for company selling initiatives. I oversaw product inception, development, and deployment for service to digital media companies. I conceptualized and delivered targeted indices to enhance client social media campaigns. I infused our product development process with scientific principles and robust data reporting.

As a Principal, I utilized my extensive project background and solid digital communications experience to devise as well as implement game-changing solutions. I planned and organized communications profiles, designed feedback processes, and incorporated qualitative and quantitative data into service delivery for key clients, namely Ogilvy, Finn Partners, and Widmeyer. During this tenure, I proved myself successful in: ● Accomplishing $200K annual revenue by facilitating development of digital monitoring platform for Finn Partners. ● Restructuring content and service consulting to more closely align business tasks with client needs. ● Instituting system flow and process step reduction techniques to focus key business activities.

My prime duty was to direct 13 digital media team members responsible for content creation for a $2M revenue portfolio. I established strong business relationships with international clients and leveraged partnerships among external stakeholders. I initiated and enforced new social media and digital platform strategies for government and private entities that needed speedy and effective resolutions.

I formulated and executed digital media mass communication focal points for Fortune 500 companies and several non-profits. I framed communication strategies to help entities upgrade organizational public profiles amidst chaos. I led a strategic communications group and advised major clients, such as Coca-Cola, GlaxoSmithKline, Koch Industries, Microsoft, WellPoint, and University of Phoenix. I was recognized as well as commended for achieving $2M in sales to company.

RSIS was an independent government technology services firm headquartered in Gaithersburg, MDManaged large Department of Energy digital communication projects aimed at disseminating information to a national audience on energy efficiency and renewable energy options. Client lead and chief integrator of software, content management systems and custom development.Coordinated large web-based communications projects involving government, government-funded laboratories, and contractors. Part of an overall $1 billion contract.Supervised a staff of full-time developers, subcontractors, and third party vendors.

Primary information technology resource for 30 person not-for-profit and led all new modernization and development projects.