* Drive the strategic direction of communications, community relations, and marketing efforts to support key projects, industry contracts and business development opportunities.* Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) and certified to provide training as a course instructor for more than 20 government agencies and non-profit organizations throughout the U.S.* Provide recognition and encouragement to all team members, and maintain a positive work environment in support of individual and professional development goals.

* Acquire, manage and support more than three dozen industry contracts and projects, including multiyear contracts ranging from $1 to $3 million.* Assemble and manage talented and cohesive teams of more than 20 people across a range of disciplines, and manage subcontractors to complete projects on time and within budget.* Generate numerous new business opportunities through existing and potential client networks, proposal development and marketing initiatives.* Business development lead for over 30 organizations in the New Jersey market; provide business development support for Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Ohio.

* Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, budgets and workload projections.* Advise clients and business partners regarding latest industry trends/best practices to maintain competitive advantage.* Monitor program progression and team performance, and seek efficiencies to meet and exceed client goals/objectives.* Organize, design, deliver and moderate presentations and panels at national conferences.

* Develop and deliver dozens of successful communications strategies and public relations programs across print, online and digital media.

* Support the development, production, print and delivery of various technical documents and reports.

* Provided support to internal operations and office manager.* Proposed and received approval to implement new OCR technologies to help streamline the electronic archiving of files. Provided software training to office staff.* Acquired an appreciation of business practices and culture in an international setting.

Writer and editor of news, arts and entertainment, and opinion for an 18,000-circulation daily student newspaper.