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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices

1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain Ct 06053

Achievements• Managed Corporate Citizenship budget of $3.3M to promote a positive corporate and brand image with current and potential customers, shareholders and employees while aligning the giving strategy with business objectives focused on affordable housing construction and support; technical, science and vocational education; healthcare and hospital; community development, disaster relief, and discretionary.• Leveraged strength of U.S. Philanthropic presence to support global outreach initiatives.• Corporate Communications Leader who supported ongoing World-wide Turnover and Headcount rhythms, Global Business/Function Transformations, Global Company Business Objectives, Annual Reports, and Acquisitions.• Developed, managed and disseminated global communications to 50,000 employees across 23 countries and ensure consistency, integration, and effectiveness throughout.• Wrote Press Releases for external online and print publications.• Assisted with script-writing and production of executive videos for internal communications.• Ensured consistent communication of company image and position both internally and externally.• Raised $370,676 total dollars towards the 2013 - 2014 United Way workplace campaign; up 66% from 2012.

1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain Ct 06053

• Managed $3.3M Corporate Donations budget to promote a positive brand image with current and potential customers, shareholders and employees while aligning the giving strategy with business objectives.• Augmented corporate philanthropic programs with internal business partnerships focused on affordable housing construction and support; technical, science and vocational education; healthcare and hospital; community development, disaster relief, and discretionary.• Developed, managed and disseminated global communications programs to 50,000 employees and ensure consistency, integration, and effectiveness through all materials generated.• Corporate Human Resources Integration Leader who supported annual synergy commitment of $4M and provided integration leadership.• Raised $222,953 total dollars towards the 2012 – 2013 United Way workplace campaign; up 63% from 2011.

480 Myrtle Street, New Britain Ct 06053

• Aligned Human Resources practices with business goals in the areas of staffing, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, benefits, compensation, and training.• Managed employee relations and developmental training strategies for 80 employees

480 Myrtle Street, New Britain Ct 06053

• Achieved Driven-to-Win award for $11M Wal-Mart Modular reset which placed 42 Cutting and Clamping SKUs at retail.• Collaborated with Product Line Managers, Packaging, Finance and Sales to commercialize and drive profitable growth for the $87M Cutting & Clamping Business Unit.• Developed packaging standards on knives, blades, and saws to commercialize product features and benefits at customer events, customer line reviews, vendor trade shows, PR events, and point of sale.

480 Myrtle Street, New Britain Ct 06053

• Executed marketing strategies to drive sales and profitability through 2-Step/Co-op Channel which targeted 34K independent retailers.• Developed marketing collateral including point of purchase materials, price books, sales books, product launch presentations and new product literature to support hand tool product promotions.• Managed Preview Dealer Club database of 6K members and 20 distributor warehouses.• Determined product selection to support dealer exclusivity, developed product launch kits for sales teams, and point of purchase materials for dealers.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing & Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design & Marketing