Associate Director of US Corporate Communications; Fertility and Endocrinology Communications Business Partner at EMD Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Immediately re-positioned the organization for positive impressions with internal and external audiences via digital, media and advertising support – and played a key role in achieving critical US business goals. Provided support on the development of internal communications campaigns to drive employee engagement and satisfaction. Asked to take on additional responsibilities as the communications business partner for the Fertility & Endocrinology Division of EMD Serono, assisting with leadership communications, product marketing activities and social media strategy and execution.

Director of Strategic Communications at New England’s largest safety-net hospital and trauma center. Hired to raise visibility and orchestrated the shift from tactical announcements to strategically crafted storytelling. Worked at the highest levels with the CEO and executive team in supporting business objectives and targeted high priority audiences (policymakers, health care opinion leaders, constituency groups, media) with an emphasis on BMC’s place in the community, innovation and excellence. Managed a team of 6 employees and led internal communications for 6K employees.

Managed a large successful healthcare practice at Rasky Baerlein, the largest independent, full-service communications and public affairs firm in New England and one of the 50 largest in the country. Worked with a range of high profile healthcare companies and organizations and assisted them in the development and execution of internal and external communications strategies in a rapidly changing marketplace that is a national leader. Services ranged from message development and media relations, to integrated public affairs and digital campaigns designed to achieve public approvals and other efforts to address complex business issues.

PRIOR POSITIONS HELD AT RASKY BAERLEINAssociate Vice President, Healthcare and Education Practice (August 2004 – February 2007)Senior Account Executive (November 2002 – August 2004)Account Executive (February 2002 – November 2002)Account Coordinator (April 2001 – February 2002)

Served as a liaison between public affairs department, executive team, outside consultants, members of the media and affiliate companies throughout the United States and worldwide. Responsible for authoring communications materials to customers and associates on behalf of President & CEO as well as articles for quarterly associate magazine (circulation 51,000) and quarterly consumer magazine (circulation 500,000).