Sam Brown, Inc. is a leading independent, healthcare communications agency serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and healthcare service industries since 1999. As a full service agency, Sam Brown's communications capabilities span and integrate corporate communications, public, investor and media relations, brand marketing and social media communications. The agency is known for delivering smart strategy, creative solutions and outstanding client service. As an independent contractor to the agency, I provide clients with a full range of support, including writing, strategic communications and account management.

Managed the successful and rapid delivery of all day-to-day changes for TDBank.com properties estimated at up to $50K, including all customer-focused online content and related transactionsCoordinated and documented project requirements for audit tracking; resource and collaborate with key partners located throughout the United States, Canada and IndiaDeveloped and implemented minor web content updates as neededWorked directly with content managers, visual and interactive designers, quality assurance analysts, channel technology services and web developers to execute projects; key publishing contact for business analysts, project managers, product and operationsCoordinated and negotiated timelines and prioritiesServed as the SME on the store/ATM locator and personal credit cardAdministered projects, change requests and issues using Countersoft's Gemini tracking software Ensured deliverables met quality objectives on time and on budget

Collaborated with creative and interactive teams on projects to ensure consistent branding and messaging across channelsExecuted all written deliverables for clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to national nonprofit organizations, think tanks and cultural institutions; pitched trend stories and opinion pieces to a range of local and national mediaInterviewed and served as ghost writer for C-level executives, with articles placed in national mainstream and trade media, including USA Today, NationalJournal.com and PR News Drove the writing, editing, proofreading and distribution of a high volume of communications materials, managing project workflow and priorities for internal PR account teams and client-side communications departments Served as web copywriter and proofreader

Managed materials development and outreach initiatives for health care, technology and academic institutionsDeveloped and supervised the production of media materials (press releases, media advisories and pitch letters)Created consistent and credible messaging and developed supporting strategies and tacticsAssisted in presenting story ideas to local and national media outletsCoordinated sampling and sponsorship opportunities to generate publicityServed as the customer reference liaison for IBM Lotus, supporting marketing and public relations teams- Assisted with all IBM Lotus product launches; coordinated approval of customer deliverablesInterviewed customers and drafted customer success stories- Formed relationships with IBM Lotus sales force and key contacts to qualify customers for the customer reference program- Supported the corporate Intranet by conducting interviews with Lotus executives- Devised and presented annual public relations plans to client contacts and their constituentsSupervised account supervisors and interns

Managed financial communications programs for public, biotechnology micro-cap companies, including strategies for repositioning following major changes in management and operationsProduced materials/multi-media presentations including investor fact sheets, press releases, annual and quarterly reports, and investor and media information packagesCollaborated with senior management to address issues affecting shareholders to maintain credibility and manage investor expectationsDeveloped post-IPO programs including disclosure procedures, in house training for IR personnel and expansion of companies' shareholder baseConducted targeted outreach to the investment community and the mediaPrepared for equity offerings consisting of introductions to investment bankers, writing and production of road shows and speaker training for senior management. Promoted to senior account executive following 2 years as an investor relations associate/account executive

Built relationships with the media and investment communities to maximize current and long-term valuation, while managing external investor relations and public relations agenciesServed as company's first line of contact with current and potential investorsDeveloped and executed a public relations program, including press releases and a web presence Drafted, coordinated design, edited and disseminated press kit materials and reports to shareholders, including annual and semi-annual reportsConducted research and counseled senior management about investor interest in the company, comparable companies and industry segment Promoted from investor relations associated in May 1997

Assisted in the execution of investor relations/corporate communications programs for public biotechnology and healthcare companies including slide shows, crisis communications and dissemination of news via PR Newswire and Business Wire.