Mark H. Email & Phone Number

United States

Brick, Nj

Responsive writer, intuitive communications consultant. I blend creative thinking and adaptive strategies, solid interviewing and narrative skills, to meet clients on the same page. During my career, I have researched, created and measured public relations strategies. On the copywriter level: I have written and edited book manuscripts; plus wrote news releases, scripts, executive speeches, articles and essays. *Publicity for BGG arts organization for multiple gallery shows, 2018-2023*Editing for memoir/healthcare book published in early 2022.*Sparked PR impact, for NJ organization’s events, and boosted media coverage;* For New Jersey company, managed communications for the launch of industrial machinery event; for a separate technology trade show, handled launch, and managed all media relations for the client. Secured company profile in N.J. newspaper, plus digital media such as MSNBC.com.* As communications contractor for a U.S. Army research lab, designed booth concept and messaging; manned the booth at Bio-weapons threat conference. Received DOD Secret security clearance.

Asbury Park, Nj

Staff, F&B/ Staff, Events- Multiple roles at 3-building @Asbury Collection; focus on results began with exceptional customer service at The Asbury, first new hotel in this rock-and-roll boardwalk city in 50 years (part of hotel launch team, SALT Hotels).-Continue with: event/client service staff, Asbury Lanes (opened May 2018) provide exemplary service for dynamic live music, events, bowling and entertainment venue. Responsible for engaging guests, and customer service recovery on multiple levels. Track maintenance issues.- The Asbury Hotel awarded 'Best' by: USA TODAY, Travel and Leisure, CN Traveler and national media, as Best New Hotel for 2016; plus awards for 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.- Employee of the Month winner (April 2023).

Jackson, New Jersey

- Selected as Digiphoto/Kodak Alaris photographer, sales supervisor and event communications staff for The Barclays PGA professional event in New Jersey, 2013-2014 (Image: Capturing images of pro golfers, and guests of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and other PGA professionals).-Manage, drive same-day image sales for multiple locations at large entertainment venue.-Consistently exceeded sales targets by 15 percent or more.-Overseeing technical trouble shooting at locations, to drive sales and operations.-Train and manage dozens of employees, from the U.S. as well as training international H1B staff.

Valhalla, Ny

Balanced PR and corporate communication tasks at U.S. headquarters of multinational company. Elevated communication to peak level, reaching the right audiences, Expanded scope of communications beyond the standard P.R. templates, into digital marketing, and early social media.Strategic initiatives for Fujifilm brand: in digital imaging, motion picture, HD video, and data storage.- Earned Fujifilm USA media, brand attention, via media relations at major trade shows (CES, PMA, NAB, etc.);- Set P.R. plans, measurable metrics for divisions; managed external P.R. agencies;- Built corporate responsibility communications, created content for first U.S. intranet;- Engaged customers, marketing into P.R. initiatives. Owned external agency relationships;- Content collaboration, digital video showcasing Fuji blimp supporting ocean life research;- Active spokesman role: crisis communications, drove effective media training of executives;- Launch PR: debut of professional digital SLR camera; media placements jumped by 15 percent; - Managing editor of Fujifilm ProFiles, print and online magazine for pro photographers.

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

Drove PR initiatives, set metrics for tech industry events of U.K. publisher/exhibition company. Secured hundreds of earned major news and tech media placements: The New York Times, Bloomberg, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, CNET, business and tech media.Launched Association / User Group Program marketing, sparked 20 percent attendance surge annually.Company started as Blenheim Group USA, acquired by UBM/Miller Freeman; named Director.