John Galles' management and consulting career has focused on leading and guiding non-profit, for-profit, and governmental organizations at the intersection of the private sector and the government at the local, state, and federal levels. He has been recruited to turn around and build several successful organizations, as a chief executive and as a senior advisor and counselor. Requiring an interdisciplinary set of skills and knowledge, many of these organizations established ground-breaking approaches to address important and unique challenges.As a corporate communications professional, Mr. Galles has extensive experience leading operations, project and staff in internal and external communications, public policy, advocacy, crisis/issues management, community relations, social/digital communications, corporate branding, and media relations. He has a proven track record guiding sizable, cross-functional teams in the research, design and execution of cutting-edge communications solutions, driving greater focus, engagement and performance. Considered by many to be an expert presenter, negotiator and businessperson, Mr. Galles is able to forge solid relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders and coalition builder across multiple organizational levels displaying strong functional expertise and business acumen as well as an understanding of critical business drivers.Mr. Galles takes pride in being nimble, flexible and able to respond to change in a calm and constructive manner while leading, motivating and inspiring. He has SES-accredited abilities to lead through influence across organizational lines. Among his skills: Corporate Strategy; Storyteller; Thought Leadership; Strategic Planning; Media Engagement & Training; Speeches, Presentations, Briefings, Talking Points; Advocacy; Community Relations; Government Relations; Coalition Builder; Strategic Partnerships; Targeted Messaging; Crisis and Issue Management; Engagement.
