David Mortazavi Email & Phone Number

David’s a 25-year corporate, agency, nonprofit and political communications professional. He’s partnered with organizations to develop communication strategies and messages designed to build brands, increase awareness and enhance reputation including, WebMD, Novartis, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Nestle Nutrition and the iconic Gerber baby brand, where he led communications for 10 years. Additionally, he’s developed internal communications and change management initiatives aimed at building strong cultures and keeping employees engaged. In September 2019, he started as an adjunct instructor at New York University, School of Professional Studies, Integrated Marketing & Communications, Graduate Program: Public Relations and Corporate Communication. Areas of expertise: • Developing unique positioning and messages for brands/individuals ➢ Based on core values, purpose and audiences served• Special events management ranging from 20 people to 2,000 people➢ VIP/High profile guest management • Advocacy, corporate social responsibility and philanthropy • Media/social media strategy and engagement • Crisis communications, issues management and public affairs • Executive branding and positioning ➢ Thought-leadership platforms • Executive presentations and speech writing ➢ Media and presentation training • Employee engagement and internal/change communication initiatives: ➢ Mergers, downsizing, divesting/acquiring and integrating Additionally, David’s experience also includes political campaigns, including the election of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, and the Museum of Broadcast Communications, where he served as Director of Development and led all fundraising, communication and special events. David earned a Master’s degree from Northwestern University in Integrated Marketing Communications and a Bachelor’s degree from Loyola University, Chicago. He lives in New Jersey with his family and two Doodles and volunteers at Preschool Advantage, Good Grief and Cornerstone Family Programs in Morristown, NJ. He’s a passionate hockey fan and loves boating at the Jersey shore! Contact: C: 646-326-3926 E: Damortazavi@gmail.com

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