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Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Provide strategic counsel to C-suite executives and communications teams and develop strategies for communications around capital markets, media and reputational issues. Advise on multi-stakeholder communications programs and special situations spanning IPOs, C-suite transitions, regulatory issues, and in- and out-of-court restructurings, among others. Have advised clients on establishment of new communications function, as well as served as interim head of communications in crisis situations. Lead ongoing financial communications programs for a variety of clients, providing strategic counsel on investment community and business media engagement. Responsible for business development, staffing management, and client administration to manage and maintain client relationships and meet financial goals.

Greater New York City Area

Provided strategic counsel to clients and developed strategies for communications around business goals, corporate positioning, investment community initiatives, business media relations, crisis communications and employee communications. Oversaw communications programs and assignments for multiple clients primarily in the retail and consumer industries and developed annual communications plans in support of business objectives; advised clients on important financial issues such as SEC regulations, disclosure policies and transactions. Led special situations projects including advising clients on IPOs, restructurings and other corporate reputational issues. Conducted investor and media perception audits to inform counsel and strategies and enhance overall corporate reputation and valuation. Oversaw sector team, client relationships, administration of accounts, and business development.

San Francisco Bay Area

Helped develop and execute comprehensive investor relations and communications programs for a variety of public and private company clients within the consumer, retail, basic industry and financial services industries. Fostered positive Wall Street and media communications to garner investor support and raise visibility. Developed earnings announcements and other company press releases, management scripts, financial presentations, and other company communications materials. Received the LACP Gold Magellan Award and selected as a Sabre Gold Award Nominee for the investor relations program for Guitar Center, Inc.