Senior public relations strategist, former radio journalist with extensive experience in global public relations and marketing communications. Start-up advisor and content market leader. Strong in B2B, decisive and proactive with demonstrated experience achieving results for clients that have included top Fortune 500 firms. Strong branding and business intelligence skills. Thrives in a fast-paced environment.Core Competencies:•High Visibility•Creative Thinker•Highly Effective Presentation and Communication Skills•Strategic Positioning•Crisis Communications•Global Media Relations Programs/Expertise•Proactive 360 degree Communications Programs•New Business Development•Alternate name Jan Hunter, founder of Hunter & Co CommunicationsMedia Relations•Proven expertise in designing and executing successful global media relations programs for top brands across numerous sectors. Developed key relationships with media globally including WSJ, CNBC, Institutional Investor, Global Custodian, Barrons and social media outlets. Placed numerous stories in major online, print and broadcast media.Strategy & Execution• Created strategic public relations programs for leading companies including Thomson Financial, Citizens Funds, Tufts Medical School, and Leaf (mobile application).• Increased awareness and visibility for major technology, consumer, hospitality and financial service firms.Leadership, Planning and Brand Development• Collaborated with executive teams to develop strategic objectives and plans including strategy development, crisis communications and event planning.• Led public relations efforts of leading financial service technology provider and created awareness for the firm's pioneering software resulting in the firm being acquired by a major brand.• Built media relations efforts of prominent mutual fund family and created a major press presence for the firms' groundbreaking work in the realm of socially responsible investing.