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New York, Us

Cofounder and managing partner of Collective Consulting (C2), a results-based strategic communications, public affairs and strategy firm. On behalf of clients, develop meaningful narratives, competitive messaging and strategies that cut through the clutter and draw widespread attention to people, companies, brands, products and services.

New York, Ny, Us

Served as a mentor, manager and lead example for account teams on client management, staff development and strategic guidance while also leading top-billing accounts. Provided strategies and senior counsel to clients on driving media relations, corporate communications, crisis management, competitive positioning and business strategies that support the goals and objectives of publicly traded and privately held companies, nonprofits, trade organizations and individuals. Oversaw the firm’s crisis and issue management verticals.

New York, Ny, Us

Cofounded Powerplant Global Strategies, the world’s first global branding, marketing, government relations and communications firm that merged with Mattio Communications. The firm focused on the responsible addition of legalized cannabis to the world’s social, medical and commercial landscapes; and sister company to Fenton Communications, the world's largest social change agency. Counseled clients on communications, competitive positioning, media relations, thought leadership, brand management, advocacy campaigns and crisis & issue management. Leveraged the power of people, storytelling, media and technology to drive widespread awareness of companies, products and brands.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Developed and executed communications strategies to drive awareness of company-wide initiatives and Xfinity TV products, services and technologies. Created forward-thinking strategic communications plans, aspirational story lines and key messages that positioned Comcast as a technology leader and place to experience entertainment across screens. Provided strategic communications guidance to senior leadership. Oversaw crisis communications, issue management situations, external public relations agencies and external agency and special project budgets. Provided timely communications strategies and daily guidance to communications teams in the field as well as responded to media inquiries. Helped cultivate and retain talent and further develop the professional skill sets of communications team members.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Developed and executed communications, media relations and earned media strategies for the Obama for America Campaign. Proactively framed news cycles and positioned policies, issues, surrogates and events in state, national and foreign media outlets, including: The Philadelphia Inquirer, NBC Nightly News and The Financial Times. Served as an on-the-record spokesperson on behalf of the candidate/campaign and responded daily to media inquiries regarding the economy, foreign policy, healthcare, education and candidate, principal and surrogate visits. Briefed Vice President Joe Biden, First Lady Michele Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, Secretary Albright, Senator Casey, Governor Rendell and other high-profile surrogates on in-state issues prior to open-press events and media interviews with top-tier political journalists. Executed hundreds of earned media events that touched a broad spectrum of issues and constituencies.

Boston, Ma, Us

Developed, revamped and expanded GE Water & Process Technologies’ core messaging and branding. Designed and implemented a new operating model for the communications department, which entailed best-in-class benchmarking, new processes and a media training program for senior executives. Created and instituted a global crisis communications plan. Increased impressions year-over-year by 40 percent. Played critical leadership role during multiple acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and crisis management situations, including the multi-billion-dollar mergers of ZENON Environmental and Ionics, Inc.

Produced, designed and executed media events that visually reflected the core messages of the candidate and campaign, and served as a spokesperson. Managed event production, visuals and media, principal, surrogate, and public logistics for large-scale events with Senator Kerry and other high profile surrogates.

Trenton, Nj, Us

Managed communications, briefings and events and oversaw daily communications operations in 25 state agencies. Developed launch strategies and messaging for new platforms, policies and positions. Served as a primary spokesperson for the Governor. Successfully framed messages and events during two deficit-laden budget processes. Served as the Governor’s communications liaison to the Department of Homeland Security in a post-9/11 environment. Acted as the Governor’s communications liaison to the New Jersey 9/11 Family & Survivor Advisory. Played critical leadership role in the development of the New Jersey 9/11 memorial bid process and unveiling.

New York, Ny, Us

Developed communications strategies that supported the growth of AOL Time Warner properties. Launched and executed multiple product campaigns and media tours. Media trained senior executives and served as a spokesperson for AOL.

Served as a spokesperson for the candidate and the Gore-Lieberman Campaign. Oversaw press strategies, events and press operations in 14 southern states, including Florida. Developed messaging and prepared surrogates for interviews with top-tier political reporters.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Briefed Senior Advisor on pertinent scheduling, policy and communications issues. Assisted in developing The White House briefing book on a daily basis, and served as the press office representative at presidential events.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Coordinated messaging, press strategies and operations and responded to daily press inquiries. Positioned products and athletes in targeted media outlets. Assisted in the launch of The North Face’s television series with National Geographic and NBC.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Managed press logistics and visual design for domestic and international presidential events, including the G8, Summit of the Americas, The People’s Republic of China, The Sarajevo Stability Pact and numerous United Nations General Assembly trips.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Interned in the White House Media Affairs Office during the 1996 bid for the presidency.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Corporate/Government Communications

Certificate Of Achievement In Crisis Communicaitons, Strategic Communications And Media Studies

Mountaineering/Leadership, Mountaineering

Certification, Communication And Media Studies

Leadership

Education record