Kara L. Nadeau Email & Phone Number

In 2005, I founded KLN Communications, Inc. (formerly KDV Communications, Inc.) to offer companies and organizations strategic, results-oriented communications support that is delivered with integrity, reliability and efficiency.

Since 2013, I have served as senior editor for Healthcare Purchasing News magazine, covering topics on sterile processing, supply chain, perioperative services/OR and infection control/prevention.

Covering the latest clinical laboratory trends and products.

Served as a contributing writer for Pharmainfo.net, authoring articles on pharmaceutical industry trends.

Boston, Ma, Us

Select Achievements:• MassMEDIC – Conducted a targeted media relations campaign for the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC). Generated awareness for key issues through coverage in local and national newspapers, business publications and medical trade magazines.• AgION Technologies Inc. – Managed an issues-based communications program for AgION Technologies Inc., a leading provider of antimicrobial compounds. Promoted the use of inorganic antimicrobials in the fight against hospital-acquired infections.

Boston, Los Angeles And New York, Us

Select Achievements:• Nellcor – Led an aggressive communications program for Nellcor, the world’s leading provider of pulse oximetry technology and a business unit of Tyco Healthcare. Repositioned company as an innovator in its field and maintained positive media exposure in the midst of crisis situations.• B. Braun Medical - Managed a comprehensive public relations campaign designed to establish a voice for B. Braun Medical – a full-line provider of intravenous medical products. Launched the company into the spotlight in the face of larger, well-established competitors.• Aesculap – Launched Aesculap OrthoPilot Orthopedic Navigation System to U.S. clinical and consumer audiences, generating positive media exposure in medical trade publications and consumer broadcast media. • Nellcor Perinatal – Played key role in launch of Nellcor Perinatal OxiFirst, the world’s first fetal pulse oximetry system, promoting positive clinician experiences and patient stories to the medical trade and consumer media.

Select Achievements:• Community Awareness and Education – Promoted national awareness and education campaigns on a statewide level through media relations, community outreach efforts and special events.• Materials Development - Designed and wrote content for outreach materials, including press releases, educational fact sheets, newsletters and direct mail campaigns.• Media Relations - Secured media coverage in Massachusetts newspapers and magazines. Participated in interviews with local radio stations and cable television programs.

Select Achievements:• Graphic Design - Designed and edited school publications and materials, including annual report, yearbook, calendar, auction book, event invitations and direct mailers.• Alumni Relations - Initiated, planned and managed alumni communication efforts and activities, including annual reunions. Generated interest through direct mail and email.