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Lawrence Township, Nj, Us

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of communications professionals, driving strategic executive and internal communications for Global Product Development and Supply (GPS), a function of over 11,000 employees. Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership, spearheading initiatives that position GPS as a competitive advantage for Bristol Myers Squibb. Key contributions include leading communications for organizational redesigns, GPS strategy deployment, financial and operational improvement programs, and the introduction of a new operational excellence business system. Oversee GPS-wide engagement efforts, including global town halls, thought leadership initiatives, and employee engagement strategies that inspire alignment and drive business transformation.

Orange, Connecticut, Us

Spearheaded strategic communications for Avangrid Networks, a leading sustainable energy company. Successfully navigated complex regulatory landscapes, managed high-stakes crises, and implemented innovative reputation management strategies. Led a team of nine professionals to deliver impactful messaging and foster strong stakeholder relationships. Key accomplishments include:• Led communications and public affairs strategy development for major regulatory rate case proceedings across multiple states• Rebuilt trust and mitigated reputational damage in service territory through a multi-million dollar campaign.• Developed and implemented a comprehensive ESG+F communications strategy.• Advised C-suite on critical issues, including natural gas positioning and future energy trends.

Orange, Connecticut, Us

Led Communications for AVANGRID’s two New York utilities, NYSEG and RG&E, while also providing communications leadership for AVANGRID and Avangrid Networks’ key strategic initiatives. A trusted member of AVANGRID’s Corporate Communications and Sustainability Leadership Team with responsibility for strategizing, developing and implementing proactive internal and external communications plans designed to strengthen the brand and reputation of the company with customers, regulators, elected officials, investors, employees and other stakeholders. Led reputation management activities, including media relations, social media, executive communications, internal communications and corporate social responsibility. Managed and coached a team of remote communications professionals and agency support.

Orange, Connecticut, Us

Rensselaer, New York, Us

Led the State Legislative Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility programs for the operator of New York’s electric power grid. Conducted legislative outreach on topics impacting the state’s climate and energy policy agenda; serving as an authoritative source of information on New York’s energy landscape for state legislators and policymakers. Provided strategic counsel on government affairs and communications to the company’s senior leadership team. Strategized and implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program designed increase brand awareness, humanize the company and build relationships with stakeholders, including charitable, civic, business, and environmental organizations. Provided strategic guidance as a member of the company’s crisis communications response team, helping to lead our media relations and government affairs efforts.

Albany, New York, Us

Directed the association’s short and long-term communications planning, issue management, policy formation, marketing, and other public relations activities. Developed, strategized, and assisted in the execution of Rebuild NY Now’s public relations campaigns, securing more than $10 billion in additional state funding for New York’s infrastructure needs over two years. The effort earned national recognition by AGC of America as the 2016 Chapter Public Relations Award Winner.

Experience in dozens of campaigns in all regions of the state and all levels of government, including Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly and various local campaigns. Developed and executed comprehensive campaign strategies that coordinated communications, paid media, grassroots advocacy, coalition building, get-out-the-vote efforts and other essential campaign activities. Provided critical data analysis of districts to maximize strategy and outreach and directed field operations to ensure campaigns operated efficiently at a grassroots level.

Albany, Ny, Us

Directed government outreach plans for a portfolio of six legislators, integrating the senator’s communications strategy, policy initiatives and constituent services. Drafted communications including: press releases, franked mailings, strategy memos, blast e-mails, constituent letters and public remarks for television and online presentations. Managed the communications budget for each legislative office to maximize impact of each plan.

Served as a member of the campaign finance team, assisting in the management of donor outreach efforts, execution of high-dollar fundraising events and the compliance with state campaign finance laws. Led the effort to revitalize advocacy lists for use in stakeholder outreach.