Christina Rae Email & Phone Number

White Plains, Ny, Us

Valhalla, New York, Us

Buzz Creators, Inc. is a New York-based boutique public relations and marketing firm servicing the metro NY area and beyond. At Buzz Creators, we believe that every business has its own unique and special story. Our goal is to help clients tell theirs. The Buzz Creators team assists its clients with developing strategic PR campaigns; media relations; social media; writing and editing; grand openings and special events; thought leadership; advertising; graphics design/branding and more. We have helped develop strategic communications programs for many well-respected national and global organizations, such as Barnes & Noble, MasterCard Worldwide, HEINEKEN USA, Drybar, Stew Leonard's, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, American Heart Association and UBS Financial Services, in addition to leveraging our PR, social media and marketing expertise to help many smaller businesses increase their presence in the marketplace. For more information about Buzz Creators, please visit: www.buzz-creators.com. Or, contact us at 914-358-5080 for a complimentary consultation to discuss how PR and marketing can strengthen your company's presence in the marketplace.

New York, Ny, Us

• Led the development of CIT’s executive communications program, including strategies and plans to drive exposure of CIT’s executive management team • Created “thought leadership” content to enhance CIT’s brand and reputation with its key audiences• Spearheaded a speakers bureau program that proactively placed CIT’s CEO and executive management team at strategic conferences and business forums• Wrote speeches and presentations for the CEO and executive management team• Co-managed the development of a key strategic account marketing program• Liased with colleagues on cross-functional and global basis to promote communications initiatives/programs• Created and led a department-wide professional development program to expand the team’s skills and expertise

Purchase, Ny, Us

• Worked with senior management to develop and drive MasterCard’s communications strategy for its Advanced Payments, Security & Risk and New Markets & Investments business divisions• Managed the global communications launch of MasterCard PayPass, an innovative new "tap & go" payment technology• Developed targeted messages for key influencers in a manner that showcased the strengths, value and future of MasterCard• Provided strategic counsel on issues and reputation management to senior executives• Managed special events and oversaw communications activities for trade shows/conferences• Liaised with international colleagues on global communications initiatives/programs• Mentored/motivated staff to hone their communication skills and helped guide their overall career development • Managed external agencies/vendors, with a budget of more than $1 million dollars

Boston, Ma, Us

• Managed day-to-day client relations for the Symbol Technologies, Philips Consumer Electronics and ENTEX Information Services accounts• Created strategic marketing-based communications programs to help clients achieve business objectives • Developed and executed global communications initiatives, including program launches, industry influencer relations, speaking opportunities, customer reference programs • Wrote business reports, news releases and executive briefing materials • Created targeted media pitches and proactively pursued editorial opportunities with key reporters • Provided on-site media relations support at trade shows/special events• Researched competitive situation analysis • Participated in new business development with both existing and prospective clients• Mentored and motivated direct reports

• Managed more than 1,000 Prodigy internet accounts for key influencers, such as media and analysts• Wrote and edited news releases for numerous departments within the organization• Developed research reports used to brief senior management

Purchase, New York, Us

• Managed more than 400 in-bound consumer inquiries on a weekly basis• Consulted on various Pepsi-Cola contests and community events• Trained and experienced in crisis communications

White Plains, Ny, Us

• Coordinated numerous special events and managed community outreach efforts • Wrote news releases that were distributed to trade, regional and national media • Developed President’s Report, brochures, newsletters and fliers to promote various hospital initiatives

Bachelor Of Arts, Literature/Communications

Communications

Aba School Of Bank Card Management