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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Rockville, Md

Provided training and guidance in the areas of management, budgeting, marketing, strategic planning, and external and internal communications.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

A franchised business specializing in private and commercial automotive services with one million dollars in annual sales.• Built and established a successful business with over $1M in annual sales through strategic planning and execution, developing and managing relationships and partnerships, marketing and client communications.• Oversaw daily and long-term business operations for this franchised business specializing in private and commercial automotive services.• Successfully negotiated and managed contracts using business communications skills with USPS, FedEx, GAO, and multiple national fleet management firms.• Established and utilized social media presence and related analytics making it one of the main drivers of leads. • Achieved and maintained a 100% net promoter (customer satisfaction) score, which allowed the successful sale of business, and requested to stay with acquiring company as consultant.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The PCAOB is a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect the interests of investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate and independent audit reports. • Established public affairs/media relations department for this nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies.• Administered communications including writing of new releases, annual report production, and provided Board assistance with outreach media campaigns; coordinated auditor training programs.• Served as on the record Board spokesperson and primary media and public contact.• Developed informational materials and campaigns, including fact sheets, press releases, and executive talking points in regards to pending and existing regulatory policy.• Planned and supervised website overhaul on two separate occasions. Established mandated updating policies. • Planned, organized and led news media interviews, briefings and information exchange opportunities with staff. • Crafted and implemented internal communications channel strategies and programs apprising 14 satellite auditing offices of headquarters’ situational changes.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

FINRA is a not-for-profit organization authorized by Congress to protect America’s investors by making sure the broker-dealer industry operates fairly and honestly. • Managed all communications associated with financial and regulatory issues involving investment banking, stock markets, and compliance.• Created strategies and provided proposals and advice to executive management; served as spokesperson.• Developed press releases and marketing materials to communicate financial industry issues; served as liaison between organization and media outlets. • Established and maintained effective working relationships with news media and other regulators (such as the Securities and Exchange Commission) regarding the effects of FINRA’s programs to gain a better understanding of their interests, and to enlist their cooperation in providing the public and industry with pertinent information regarding FINRA’s regulatory activities.• Dramatically increased media and public exposure for FINRA’s Arbitration section by establishing specific outreach functions including story placement, interviews and targeted marketing material.• Prepared executives for on-air and print interviews regarding regulatory policy.

Sunrise, Florida

Kellstrom Industries supplied new and overhauled products and maintenance for military and commercial aircraft. Customers included commercial airlines, US and foreign military forces, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities.• Started and supervised Investor Relations and Marketing department for this military and commercial aircraft firm; including areas of internal communications, public/media relations, and advertising. • Initiated and maintained cross-functional teamwork and collaboration with four acquired subsidiaries. • Negotiated and managed agency/vendor contracts and projects; cultivated and maintained relationships with investment community and other stakeholders.• Optimized online presence by redesigning and managing internal and external websites.• Created internal communication strategies to assist in the on-boarding of new employees associated with acquired businesses.• Established a unified company and brand image and voice through development of coordinated public relations and advertising strategies; implemented company’s initial centralized advertising print, television and digital campaign. • Prepared executives for media interviews and stock analyst calls regarding company financials and outlook.• Authored and designed award nominated annual reports, and informational materials that included fact sheets, FAQs, press releases, speeches and executive talking points.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance, General