As President of the AAMW, I have the privilege of leading an organization dedicated to positively impacting the communities we serve. Having spent years working in both business and outreach activities, I am passionate about enabling our members to improve the quality of life of others and helping them achieve their dreams. Having the capability to lead and organize teams, I am experienced in achieving our goals and committed to helping us succeed.

As the Chief Communications and Marketing Innovator of Change Create Transform, John was responsible for Communications and Marketing Strategy | Business Development and Sales | External Relations | Event Planning | Customer Relations | Content | Media.

Public Relations | Marketing | Brand Awareness | Community Relations - Developing client and stakeholder relationships while ensuring consistent messaging and branding strategies across multiple platforms as part of the overall responsibility.

Led Communications and Marketing Initiatives for stakeholder and product expansion that included print, online, and television to ensure maximum market share and cohesion for all products | Communications Strategies | Public and Community Relations | Employee Engagement Management | Diversity Initiatives | Secured Media Endorsements | Marketing Promotional Materials | Developed in Collaboration with the Sales Team on Consumer Strategies, Plans and Presentations | Devised New Product Launches and Brand Integration for Revenue Growth | Designed Business and Consumer Promotions Programs | Partnerships.

Executive Director of the company’s two foundations – (The Gannett Foundation, NY | Lend-A-Hand Foundation) | Direct Day-to-Day Operations | Policies and Procedures | Grants and Processes | Guidelines and Governance | Board Preparations and Presentations | Sponsorship Development | Events and Program Management | Growth | Evaluate and Audit

Formerly Time Warner - Responsible for Developing Internal and External Communications | Public Relations | Media Strategies | Engagement and Partnerships | Employee Relations | Marketing Campaigns | Branding Positioning Strategies | Television Programmer Relations | Government Affairs | Franchise Agreement Management, Compliance, and Procedures | Corporate Contributions.

Community Relations | Government and Regulatory Affairs | Media Relations | Franchise Agreement Management, Compliance, and Procedures | Special Events | Employee Engagement and Communications