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Bridgewater, Nj

Secaucus, Nj

Boutique publishing firm specializing in media relations, custom publications, business articles and communications strategy.; Provide full-range of communications services to the firm's largest client, Newark Municipal Council. Advise council members on public relations strategies, producing compelling press releases, newsletters and Web copy among other media tools to effectively promote council messages. Respond to media inquiries on behalf of council members and cultivate media… Show more Boutique publishing firm specializing in media relations, custom publications, business articles and communications strategy.; Provide full-range of communications services to the firm's largest client, Newark Municipal Council. Advise council members on public relations strategies, producing compelling press releases, newsletters and Web copy among other media tools to effectively promote council messages. Respond to media inquiries on behalf of council members and cultivate media opportunities to increase visibility and exposure to constituents. Selected Achievements:Rejuvenated 20 year old publication, aligning articles with council members' philosophies. Show less

Second largest tax preparation service in the United States with 6,800 franchised and company-owned offices. Manager, CommunicationsTracked media coverage, responding to inquiries and collaborating with corporate communications staff on sensitive media relations issues. Enhanced franchisee public relations through the creation of innovative communications material, including but not limited to announcements, newsletters and press releases. Selected… Show more Second largest tax preparation service in the United States with 6,800 franchised and company-owned offices. Manager, CommunicationsTracked media coverage, responding to inquiries and collaborating with corporate communications staff on sensitive media relations issues. Enhanced franchisee public relations through the creation of innovative communications material, including but not limited to announcements, newsletters and press releases. Selected Achievements:Revitalized the franchisee publication after a two-year hiatus. Reengineered the public relations network for interested franchisees, vaulting membership by 50 percent based on increased communications and enhanced franchise information. Show less

Industry leader in paint and home improvement supplies with 4,000 independent paint and decorating retailers. Manager, Retailer & Field CommunicationsDirected all communications programs and processes for the Benjamin Moore network of independent retailers, aligning field communications strategies with corporate-wide vision and business objectives. Enhanced delivery of key messages, ensuring consistency across multiple communications vehicles.Selected… Show more Industry leader in paint and home improvement supplies with 4,000 independent paint and decorating retailers. Manager, Retailer & Field CommunicationsDirected all communications programs and processes for the Benjamin Moore network of independent retailers, aligning field communications strategies with corporate-wide vision and business objectives. Enhanced delivery of key messages, ensuring consistency across multiple communications vehicles.Selected Achievements:Pioneered a monthly retailer communication tool to enable timely delivery of information to field locations. Orchestrated communication plan for new company acquisition, employing multiple channels to provide retailers and senior leadership with key information. Show less

Directed all affiliate communications for over 2,600 offices and 33,000 brokers and sales associates for the ERA Real Estate brand. Enhanced business literacy and knowledge of key corporate and business unit initiatives among employees through implementation of innovative internal communications strategies. Oversaw content, design, production and distribution of the quarterly brand magazine and monthly e-newsletters. Selected Achievements:* Drove… Show more Directed all affiliate communications for over 2,600 offices and 33,000 brokers and sales associates for the ERA Real Estate brand. Enhanced business literacy and knowledge of key corporate and business unit initiatives among employees through implementation of innovative internal communications strategies. Oversaw content, design, production and distribution of the quarterly brand magazine and monthly e-newsletters. Selected Achievements:* Drove senior management visibility through introduction of face-to-face communications strategy. * Leveraged feedback and results from a comprehensive communications audit to increase usage of communications and public relations tools by 30%. * Contributed to a 75% increase in company-wide charitable contributions through leadership of the organization’s giving campaigns and community involvement programs. * Honored with the Merit Award from the International Association of Business Communicators for the publication of TeamERA Magazine. Show less

Master Of Arts (Ma), Strategic Communication & Leadership

Education record

Ba, Communications

Activities and Societies: Organization for African Unity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Campus Newspaper

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies