Lynne Skinner Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

SVP Austin is a diverse membership organization whose Partners serve as trusted pro bono advisors and connectors for Central Texas nonprofits that are advancing equity through economic mobility and well-being for individuals who have been marginalized in our community. As an affiliate of Social Venture Partners International (SVPI), we are part of a global network of more than 3,400 philanthropists in more than 40 markets around the world committed to mobilizing people and leveraging… Show more SVP Austin is a diverse membership organization whose Partners serve as trusted pro bono advisors and connectors for Central Texas nonprofits that are advancing equity through economic mobility and well-being for individuals who have been marginalized in our community. As an affiliate of Social Venture Partners International (SVPI), we are part of a global network of more than 3,400 philanthropists in more than 40 markets around the world committed to mobilizing people and leveraging resources to make lasting change locally. In my role, I serve our SVP Austin Partners, the nonprofits and social enterprises our teams advise, and our community and corporate partners. I have been given an opportunity to take this innovative and vibrant philanthropic organization to another level of impact. Show less

Austin, Texas

I served as a consultant and/or contractor to companies on a full-time, part-time or project basis, while also helping nonprofits strengthen their brands, messaging and capacity for growth. I have periodically paused this work to take advantage of extraordinary opportunities which require employment status. Some highlights of my contract work include:RGK FOUNDATION: Served this family foundation with communications related to their transition and startup of two new foundations… Show more I served as a consultant and/or contractor to companies on a full-time, part-time or project basis, while also helping nonprofits strengthen their brands, messaging and capacity for growth. I have periodically paused this work to take advantage of extraordinary opportunities which require employment status. Some highlights of my contract work include:RGK FOUNDATION: Served this family foundation with communications related to their transition and startup of two new foundations (Kozmetsky Family Foundation and Reissa Foundation.)PETROS PACE FINANCE, LLC: Worked with this firm to launch and promote their Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing services and projects across the U.S.TOWNY: Helped his startup launch a mobile app exclusively available for locally-owned businesses and community banks in mid-sized U.S. cities, especially investing time in Lubbock, TX.SAFE Alliance: Spearheaded re-branding and identity alignment of programs after the merger of SafePlace and Austin Children's Shelter. Also provided media relations, especially as it related to the new Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Program at the Safeplace campus.TOCQUIGNY (now Archer Malmo): Served as an in-house contractor, providing senior counsel and strategy for select clients (World Vision and Power School Group) of this interactive marketing firm.AUSTIN THEATRE ALLIANCE: Contracted as Marketing & Development Director to stimulate earned and contributed income for the historic Paramount Theatre and State Theater Company.OTHER NOTABLE ENGAGEMENTS:WUNDERMAN THOMPSON (Advertising)OPEN LABS, INC. (Marketing)A GLIMMER OF HOPE FOUNDATION (Marketing)CIRRUS LOGIC (Community Relations)APPLIED MATERIALS: CHARITECH (Industry Relations)TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED (Public Affairs/Community Relations)NATURE CONSERVANCY OF TEXAS (Development & Media)PHOENIX FIREBIRDS AAA BASEBALL (Public Affairs/Community Relations) Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Founded DoubleTake ATX, a Curated Resale + Gift Shop benefiting Center for Child Protection. The resale business allowed the CCP to diversify their fundraising portfolio: receiving valuable in-kind donations (sold and converted to cash); opening new volunteer opportunities; and especially providing a public-facing platform to help spread awareness for child abuse in our community. Furthermore, DoubleTake ATX contributed to our community's sustainability efforts by promoting and enabling the… Show more Founded DoubleTake ATX, a Curated Resale + Gift Shop benefiting Center for Child Protection. The resale business allowed the CCP to diversify their fundraising portfolio: receiving valuable in-kind donations (sold and converted to cash); opening new volunteer opportunities; and especially providing a public-facing platform to help spread awareness for child abuse in our community. Furthermore, DoubleTake ATX contributed to our community's sustainability efforts by promoting and enabling the reuse and recycling of goods. **Scheduled to open the very week the COVID-19 global pandemic shut down the world, we implemented several interim sales delivery models prior to finally (with health mandates) FULLY opening to the public.** Show less

Austin, Texas

Balfour & Co (formerly American Achievement Corp.) is the parent company of such generations-old brands as Balfour, Artcarved, Keepsake and Taylor Publishing. The company manufactures and markets high school and college class rings, yearbooks, letter jackets, family jewelry, professional and college championship jewelry, and rings for U.S. military personnel. As Chief Communications Officer, my responsibilities included all public and media relations, internal/organizational… Show more Balfour & Co (formerly American Achievement Corp.) is the parent company of such generations-old brands as Balfour, Artcarved, Keepsake and Taylor Publishing. The company manufactures and markets high school and college class rings, yearbooks, letter jackets, family jewelry, professional and college championship jewelry, and rings for U.S. military personnel. As Chief Communications Officer, my responsibilities included all public and media relations, internal/organizational communications, product publicity, and development of School Enrichment Programs to help more than 700 independent sales representatives engage their respective school administrators with the Balfour brand. Served on Executive Leadership Team and helped position the company for acquisition. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Supervised Texas office operations, staff and client services for GCI Group, a division of Grey Global Group, which was acquired by WPP in 2005. Clients included: Dell, Seventh Generation, Whole Foods Market, Darden Restaurant Group, Gatti's Pizza, Farm Credit Bank, Texas Council on Family Violence and Vignette among many others. Supervised teams working with multiple Dell clients on an on-going basis, while also developing campaigns for special Dell corporate initiatives. 2004:… Show more Supervised Texas office operations, staff and client services for GCI Group, a division of Grey Global Group, which was acquired by WPP in 2005. Clients included: Dell, Seventh Generation, Whole Foods Market, Darden Restaurant Group, Gatti's Pizza, Farm Credit Bank, Texas Council on Family Violence and Vignette among many others. Supervised teams working with multiple Dell clients on an on-going basis, while also developing campaigns for special Dell corporate initiatives. 2004: Joined GCI Read-Poland as Senior Vice President for the Consumer and Technology practices.2005: Promoted to President and General Manager of the GCI Texas office.2008: Left my role at GCI Group to join our parent company (WPP/ Young & Rubicam) team in spearheading the transition of Dell's global communications function into a newly-created agency. Specifically, I was charged with the transition of the global public relations business (staffing plans, budgets, geographic and LOB alignment) from more than 100 agencies around the world to this one central agency. Show less

Austin, Tx

Responsible for marketing, community and industry programs, public and media relations, professional development and relationship management activities. Spearheaded new brand development, materials and guidelines for this 20+ year firm while supervising the announcement of $825 million fund (AV Fund VII), which generated significant new exposure and prominent national positioning for the firm. In the meantime, counseled more than 50 active portfolio companies on investment announcements… Show more Responsible for marketing, community and industry programs, public and media relations, professional development and relationship management activities. Spearheaded new brand development, materials and guidelines for this 20+ year firm while supervising the announcement of $825 million fund (AV Fund VII), which generated significant new exposure and prominent national positioning for the firm. In the meantime, counseled more than 50 active portfolio companies on investment announcements, agency reviews, executive-community engagement and communication plan development. Austin Ventures was the largest, most active venture capital firm in the southwestern U.S. until they dissolved the firm in 2016. Show less

Austin, Tx

(Originally part of the Price Waterhouse Austin office.) Directed the marketing and practice development efforts for the firm's Austin tech practice. From this platform, I played a critical role in developing the social infrastructure of Austin's technology community, including planning and hosting the 'Technology Luncheon Series,' a popular speaking event which garnered more than 400 tech industry attendees each month. Spearheaded the regional market rollout of the Price Waterhouse |… Show more (Originally part of the Price Waterhouse Austin office.) Directed the marketing and practice development efforts for the firm's Austin tech practice. From this platform, I played a critical role in developing the social infrastructure of Austin's technology community, including planning and hosting the 'Technology Luncheon Series,' a popular speaking event which garnered more than 400 tech industry attendees each month. Spearheaded the regional market rollout of the Price Waterhouse | Coopers & Lybrand merger, working as part of the global PwC marketing team to ensure message discipline, brand awareness and client and employee confidence in the new company. At this point, I was offered a position on the PwC Global Technology Audit Chairman's Learning and Education Committee. Show less

Austin, Tx

Promoted economic development in the Austin MSA by marketing the community to targeted media and businesses, as well as supported major employers in their local expansion efforts. In parallel, I spearheaded the Air Service Task Force, Business Expansion & Retention and International Business/Trade committees for the Chamber, while also participating in domestic and international marketing and recruiting trips.Business Development clients included: Apple Computer, Applied Materials… Show more Promoted economic development in the Austin MSA by marketing the community to targeted media and businesses, as well as supported major employers in their local expansion efforts. In parallel, I spearheaded the Air Service Task Force, Business Expansion & Retention and International Business/Trade committees for the Chamber, while also participating in domestic and international marketing and recruiting trips.Business Development clients included: Apple Computer, Applied Materials, Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods, Intel and Tokyo Electron Ltd, among countless others. Show less

Austin, Texas, United States

With brilliant foresight, Barbara Wiggins started the first full-service marketing communications firm specifically serving technology businesses in Austin. I learned from several of the smartest in the business and was indoctrinated into tech early on. I served accounts such as Carroll Touch Technology, Houston Instrument, Texas Instruments, Softcraft (later Pervasive Software), Nova Graphics International, and others.

Austin, Texas, United States

The Austin Aqua Festival was our community's premier civic event, with nine days and nights of music, water events, land events and celebrations. This was run by hundreds of volunteers, with planning throughout the year. I served as one of a handful of staff members while also a student at The University of Texas.

Bachelor Of Journalism, Public Relations

Education record

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