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Washington, DC, US

The Blockchain Foundation, a 501c3 organization, is leading an industry-wide blockchain & cryptocurrency education movement. It will build a digital library of trusted content from crypto enterprises and launch a six city roadshow to collaborate with local organizations and engage mainstream Americans.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Impact consulting to identify innovative solutions, develop growth strategies, and implement catalytic tactics.

Oversaw strategy as Communications Director for the First Lady of NYC.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Robust national and international portfolio of high-level clients includes technology company, big four accounting firm, Head of State, global women’s economic empowerment initiative, and partnership to create a.
• Train, mentor, and supervise project team.
• Collaborate and partner across divisions to create benchmarks, define success, and achieve results.
• Strong client development track record pitching and securing new prospects.

• Advised Haiti’s Ministry of Energy and Minister of Finance on strategic planning and communications to launch new initiatives.
• Managed marketing strategy for small businesses with operations in Haiti, including a mining company.
• Taught marketing workshops at Universite Quisqueya’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

• Manage staff of 4 public affairs specialists for the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration.
• Develop and implement comprehensive internal and external communications plan to promote innovation and entrepreneurship efforts.
• Oversee roll-out strategy for multi-agency initiatives in collaboration with the White House: Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge, i6 Challenge, Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2).

Directed communications strategy for Member of the Appropriations and Budget Committees. Coordinated with Congressional leadership, Committees, Member offices and third party groups to launch high profile legislative efforts. Oversaw media campaigns to launch and promote World Bank and Global Health Caucuses. Wrote and produce newsletter-mailer for.

Served as primary spokesperson, speechwriter and managed District office press staff. Developed and implemented strategic communications plan to raise national profile. Enhanced website presence with penetration in Facebook, blogs, E-news and YouTube. Placed profile story in National Journal and secured cover photo in May 2008 issue.

Managed profitable consulting business and successfully implemented innovative solutions, maximizing opportunities on Facebook, Flickr and YouTube. Built a robust portfolio of business clients in a range of industries, including Bishop T.D. Jakes. Developed business plan, managed budgets, and monitored account profitability.

Coordinated the 2nd Annual Leadership Summit on Health Disparities. Placed story featuring proprietary maps on the front page of the Washington Post weekly health section. Developed and implemented media strategy to launch Congressional Leadership Alliance to Eliminate Health Disparities, Healthy Heart campaign and the Reduction in Premature Death Campaign.

Managed four communications directors in PA, MN, OR, WI during the 2004 presidential election cycle.

Oversaw media strategy for Congressional races in the Southern and Northeast regions. Recruited, hired and trained communications staff. Evaluated competitive races and contributed to race reviews.

Directed aggressive communications strategy to elect the first female Governor in Louisiana, five Democrats to statewide office and maintained a 2/3rd majority in the Legislature. Served as on-the-record spokesperson for coordinated campaign. Produced targeted print advertisements and consulted on direct mail pieces, TV and radio spots.

Served as campaign spokesperson and implemented communications strategy, focusing on TV and radio.

Served as a campaign spokesperson for prominent gubernatorial campaign. Managed day-to-day operations for busy press office and redesigned specialty media outreach strategy.

Served as spokesperson for prominent campaign finance reform organization. Wrote op-eds and cultivated relationships with editors and bookers.

Covered the Chandra Levy investigation and the Zacarias Moussaoui trial. Produced 'ASK CNN' segments and assisted with project coordination and scheduling.

Served as guest liaison and greenroom coordinator for NBC's Today Show.

Bronx, New York, US

Recruited, hired and trained sales staff for the flagship store with the highest annual sales. Consistently exceeded monthly sales goals managing the sportswear floor.

New York, NY, US

Managed and trained experienced sales, personal shopping and stock staff for premier 5th Avenue store, the highest grossing in the chain. Merchandised seasonal floor designs and oversaw quarterly inventory sweeps.

New York City, New York, US

Received hands-on business experience in the heart of NYC through apprentice-style internships and programs.

Master Of Arts, Communications

Bachelor'S, Merchandising

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities