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Buffalo, Ny, Us

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Oversight of media relations and marketing activities aimed at furthering the legacy and ministries of Father Nelson Baker and all organizations under the OLV brand (OLV Charities, OLV National Shrine & Basilica, and OLV Human Services).o Earned media placements (local, regional, and national) have yielded quantifiable results, which have been in excess of $450,000Managed a complete rebranding effort of the OLV brand to unite all three organizations under one consistent visual look and… Show more Oversight of media relations and marketing activities aimed at furthering the legacy and ministries of Father Nelson Baker and all organizations under the OLV brand (OLV Charities, OLV National Shrine & Basilica, and OLV Human Services).o Earned media placements (local, regional, and national) have yielded quantifiable results, which have been in excess of $450,000Managed a complete rebranding effort of the OLV brand to unite all three organizations under one consistent visual look and messaging platformo The $250,000 initiative had a comprehensive media campaign to reintroduce the brand to the market and OLV donors across the U.S.Established / creatively directed OLV’s digital media function and video department; also managed the process of equipping OLV National Shrine & Basilica with a state-of-the-art livestreaming system and audio equipment.o Negotiated partnership with WGRZ Channel 2 (NBC affiliate) to broadcast OLV’s weekly Mass every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.o Through digital media initiative more than 200 OLV-related videos have been created (to date). Total YouTube impressions – 550K Total YouTube views – 164K Total YouTube hours consumed – 33K OLV videos viewed in all 50 states in U.S. and throughout the world in locations such as Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Philippines, India, South Africa, Ireland, Romania, Nigeria, Singapore, and South Africa Show less

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Oversight and execution of full-scale public relations/marketing initiatives for regional and national corporations Duties include, but are not limited to, client outreach, project planning/media strategies, budgeting/invoicing, implementing short-term/long-term strategies and tactics, pitching local/national media (TV, print, radio, and web), and analyzing campaign results (analytics)Client roster: The Market in the Square, Dash’s Market, Eye Care Professionals of WNY, The Lodge Bar… Show more Oversight and execution of full-scale public relations/marketing initiatives for regional and national corporations Duties include, but are not limited to, client outreach, project planning/media strategies, budgeting/invoicing, implementing short-term/long-term strategies and tactics, pitching local/national media (TV, print, radio, and web), and analyzing campaign results (analytics)Client roster: The Market in the Square, Dash’s Market, Eye Care Professionals of WNY, The Lodge Bar and Grill, Northeast Mechanical, Stylecraft Homes, DeLacy Ford, Team Fabrication, and moreManager of video production services for clients, which include planning meetings, video storyboarding, script writing, on-site video directing, post-production editing, and graphic/animation generationPrimary supervisor of driving social media strategy/content for agency clients via Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and InstagramProject manager of website conceptualization and implementation for The Market in the Square (www.themarketinthesquare.com) and Stylecraft Homes (www.stylecrafthomesllc.com)Management included, but was not limited to, budgeting, website navigation, copy generation/editing, imagery, web development/hosting, and routine content management system maintenance Show less

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

At Superior Group, I was responsible for driving internal communications and ensuring the dissemination of organizational business goals and messages to employees. Additionally, I oversaw the company's media relations efforts and growing/maintaining a positive reputation for the company.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

In my role at HealthNow New York Inc., (d/b/a BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York and BlueShield of Northeastern New York), I provided direction and oversight to the functions of media and public relations. I also oversaw event management and provided guidance and support to ensure the company’s brand and public reputation.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Travers Collins & Company’s Investor Relations (IR) group is comprised of a full-service team that offers strategic, hands-on support to elevate the profiles of small and mid-cap public companies. The team has produced approximately 100 public company annual reports since 1995. While part of the team, I provided a host of primary IR services that included, but are not limited to, full-scope annual report development, strategic positioning, earnings and news release development and… Show more Travers Collins & Company’s Investor Relations (IR) group is comprised of a full-service team that offers strategic, hands-on support to elevate the profiles of small and mid-cap public companies. The team has produced approximately 100 public company annual reports since 1995. While part of the team, I provided a host of primary IR services that included, but are not limited to, full-scope annual report development, strategic positioning, earnings and news release development and market/industry research. Show less

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

At Independent Health, I coordinated a number of public relations, internal communications and community relations projects. I also generated the company's internal newsletter and communications for top-level executives, which were distributed to approximately 1,000 employees and consultants. My duties also extended to coordinating all aspects of Independent Health's community relations/charitable giving program.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications And Marketing

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