David Pesci Email & Phone Number

Norman, OK, US

Contractor with the Chickasaw Nation Industries Health Care, leading three communications teams including two corporate subcontractors (Deloitte and Guidehouse) for the CDC. Strategizing and managing website creation and revisions, surveys, app creation, web design, content creation and numerous other communications functions; manage budgets and hire.

Medford, MA, US

Brought on to originate position for this biotech firm developing RNA-based solutions to some of the most challenging problems in human health and agriculture. Managing media queries, placements and engagement as we await EPA approval for our first ag product as we also begin Phase 1 Covid-19 trials in Africa for our first human health vaccine. Work.

Norman, OK, US

Strategic Communications Consultant | ContractorNovember 2020 | March 2022Team leader and CDC contractor leading teams of COVID-19 communicators who provide on-site Covid-19 information and education on vaccination and prevention for underserved populations in U.S. Territories. I've also advised on strategic communications for higher education institutions.

Greensboro, NC, US

In this newly established role, I was tasked with launching the marketing and communications for the institution’s first capital campaign in more than 10 years. I also served as acting Director for Annual Giving and Stewardship for 8 months and managed a combined $2M+ budget with up to 7 full-time employees and 30+ part-time call center employees..

Chapel Hill, NC, US

Recruited to helm communications strategy and execution for then #3 school of public health in the US. with more than $261M in annual research funding and 2,800+ students. I championed data analytics, elevated global brand awareness, communicated school value, and translated complex public health concepts to diverse audiences. Highlights include:- Helped.

Middletown, CT, US

Serving as chief university spokesperson, I held full responsibility for messaging, media inquiries, and web presence. I also strategized external relations and media plans that elevated university image and boosted institutional ranking. Highlights include:- Led, strategized, and executed comprehensive media relations plan resulting in at least 40% annual.

Wrote the best-selling novel Amistad, which is published in 6 languages and has sold over 120,000 copies worldwide.Wrote feature-length scripts for five other TV and feature film projects, all of which were optioned for production.