● Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Reality- Ed leads global client engagements to solve strategic communications problems for Fortune 500 clients related to communications, training, marketing, and change management.● Communications Strategy- Lead a global, multi-cultural team of designers and projects for Anglo American, the 4th largest mining company in the world, with mining sites across 15 countries- Managed a team of designers and scriptwriters creating web-based communications for a $50 million account for the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO)- Oversaw a $1 million project to analyze and design strategic employee communications for Baker Hughes engineers worldwide- Led a $250,000 project to analyze and design strategic employee communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina's call center - Managed the design and development of strategic communications programs on diversity and inclusion for Aon- Oversaw the design of senior leadership presentations for ABB of Zurich, Switzerland● Marketing Communications- Manage NIIT (USA) online brand communications on Google - Manage the NIIT (USA) annual award submission process with clients for the annual Brandon Hall Awards ● Coaching, Mentoring, and Management- Manage project staffing for the US, Europe, and Canada- Facilitate weekly team meetings on company processes, administration, and best practices- Develop and deliver onboarding, mentoring, and apprenticeship programs for NIIT staff- Mentor and coach team members on the design and development of web-based content for clients

Ed leads retreats for men who are in transition from homelessness and seeking recovery, by offering witness and spiritual companionship.

Ed created an 8-week course on Strategic Communications for the School of Business and Nonprofit Management at North Park University.

Ed led the strategic development of marketing communications, change management, and training programs for Fortune 500 companies and non-profits to drive performance and engagement.● Web & Social Media Marketing- Launch Technical Workforce: Managed all day-to-day social media and email newsletter communications to drive contractor and customer engagement , as well as lead generation.- UIC Newman Center: Advised the organization on the redesign of their website to better engage their target audience.- North Lawndale Kinship Initiative: Helped the organization design a responsive website in alignment with it's organizational goals and audience needs.● Internal Communications & Branding- Werner Co: Developed strategic sales communications vehicles for the organization's staff and sales distributors. Segmented content and messaging for three unique target audiences. Created graphics, defined calls to action, and developed performance assessments in alignment with the organization's sales goals and guidelines. - Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital: Led the audit of branding and communications vehicles for the EPIC team. Analyzed existing communications materials, solicited feedback from line employees and managers, and proposed solutions in alignment with revised brand guidelines.● Training & Change Management - Tenneco: Oversaw the development and delivery of global change-management communications to empower line employees and managers to innovate, problem solve, and make decisions.- GE Power: Managed the design and development of strategic training programs, including job task analysis, curriculum design plan, instructional design, and content development.- United Airlines: Improved training programs for ramp/baggage staff to impact safety and compliance.● Leadership Development- Presented leadership seminars to managers and staff at DePaul University, Loyola University, Northern Trust, and Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital.

Ed led all strategic communications initiatives to help Saint Patrick meet its fundraising, recruiting, and engagement goals.● Web & Social Media Marketing- Drove 30% growth in net revenue for the organization’s annual gala through online marketing.- Grew organic web traffic by 20% through improved content marketing and meta-data tagging.- Increased email marketing open rates to 30% and click rates to 20%.- Grew recruiting by 15% through an integrated campaign utilizing the web, video, and email marketing- Leveraged social media campaigns to grow audience awareness, reach, and engagement.● Branding & Event Marketing- Rebranded the organization’s web and social media channels to improve recruiting efforts.- Oversaw multimedia planning and production for the organization’s annual gala.● Print Design & Production Management- Oversaw the synthesis, design, and publication of the organization’s 5-year strategic plan.- Saved the organization $15,000 by soliciting competitive print bids for all deliverables.

Ed led the strategic development of communications and training programs for Fortune 500 companies and non-profits.● Strategic Communications & Thought Leadership- Led strategic communications initiatives for McDonald's and SAP.- Increased the visibility of international education programs for the TCS Education System.● Social Media Marketing & Video Production- Designed and implemented an award-winning social media campaign for Loyola University Chicago.- Promoted non-profit leadership programs for the Axelson Center at North Park University. - Extended brand reach and customer relationships for the Tribune Company and Zappos by directing social network strategy and budgeting for live and online events.● Employee Communications & Engagement- Increased employee engagement through web-based communications for Nike, McDonalds, Prudential, and Aramark on new products, information security, and rights for disabled workers.- Designed a change management communications program for IT process improvement at Sanofi pharmaceuticals. ● Event Marketing- Lead the product launch of Samsung’s Galaxy SII smartphone to Sprint sales teams nationally. Clients: Loyola University-Chicago, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, SAP, Nike, McDonalds, Kimberly Clark, Samsung, Aramark, Prudential, Emerson, Chipotle, Tribune Company, Zappos, NCR, Sanofi-Adventis, Harley-Davidson, National Safety Council, Huntington Bank, National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Led liturgical music for Saint Benedict's Church for Sunday evening mass. Cantor and conduct a small ensemble of vocalists and musicians during the mass.Also led music for retreats, days of prayer, and international pilgrimages.

Speak with adults on how to integrate their faith and life, and how to move from engaging in the practice of prayer to having an experience of God. Audiences Include:- Young adult Theology on Tap gatherings- Adult leaders exploring the purpose and practice of Servant Leadership- Men's spirituality groups Organizations Reached:- DePaul University- Ann & Robert Lurie Children's HospitalParishes Reached:- Carmelite Center, Darien- De LaSalle High School- Holy Family Catholic Parish, Inverness- Old St. Mary's Catholic Parish, Chicago- St. Hedwig Catholic Parish, Chicago- St. James Catholic Parish, Arlington Heights- St. Paul Chong Catholic Parish, Des Plaines - St. Symphorosa, Chicago- St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Parish, Chicago

Summary:Led integrated marketing communications and training development and implementation for Fortune 500 companies and associations.Headlines:- Collaborated with the leadership of Coca-Cola to drive brand marketing to Coca-Cola bottlers worldwide.- Wrote experiential education programs for the Alzheimer’s Association on End of Life Care- Led the strategic planning of web-based education for the National Adoption Center.Clients: Coca-Cola, Manpower, National Adoption Center, Alzheimer’s Association, American Medical Association.

Summary:Led integrated communications and training development and implementation for Fortune 500 companies.Headlines:- Oversaw an 18-hour global webcast for Accenture for International Women’s Day- Led the production of a global HIV/AIDs communication for Johnson & Johnson- Ran the live dealer Test Drive Experience for Mazda at the Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayClients: Johnson & Johnson, Accenture, United Airlines, Mazda, Panduit, Waste Management.

Led the marketing communications efforts for CISPI's events over a two-year period, including monthly meetings, workshops, and seminars. Planned CISPI's annual marketing strategy and wrote copy for e-mail blasts. Also, twice served as master of ceremonies for CISPI's annual Crackerbarrel event.

Summary:- Led strategic communications campaign development and implementation for Fortune 500 companies.- Served as the main point of contact for clients while managing account teams of 10 people and budgets from $250,000 to $2,000,000. Oversaw the messaging and media for national communications and training campaigns that included print, web, and live-event deliverables.Headlines:- Led the rollout of Microsoft Office 2003 to user groups nationally- Managed the messaging and tactics for Procter and Gamble’s 2004 national sales meeting- Oversaw the content development and site logistics for the launch of Navistar’s new lineup of trucksClients: Microsoft, Accenture, Mazda, Procter & Gamble, Sears, Navistar, National Propane Gas Association.

Summary:- Managed product, service, and solution development for key clients like Johnson & Johnson and Walgreens that saved money and saved lives. Headlines:- Led the strategic development of multimedia and sales communications for Johnson & Johnson- Facilitated employee communications and training for Walgreens and Brock & Brach Confections- Awarded the Gold Philo Award for the Johnson & Johnson SAFE Fleet challenge and the Illinois Team Award for coaching the Ergonomics Team at Brock and Brach Confections.Clients:Johnson & Johnson, Walgreen Company, Brock and Brach Confections, S & C Electric, Kelly Services