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Paris, Ile De France, Fr

Press and communications lead for Publicis Groupe in the US; Global responsibilities for driving the reputation and external presence of the Paris-based holding company.

London, England, Gb

Multi-faceted US leadership role overseeing both traditional PR & communications, in additional to the marketing function, which designed and implemented every aspect of Publicis Groupe's presence at global events including Cannes, CES and more. Drove a robust partnership marketing model, content strategy and creation engine - for both live events and virtual - as well as creating bespoke moments and experiences for some of our largest global network clients.

Chicago, Il, Us

Ownership of the brand reputation and differentiation for Starcom Worldwide, a world-renowned media communications agency with 5,000+ employees in more than 50 markets. Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and new establishment brands, including Airbnb, P&G, Samsung, Visa, Bank of America, Kellogg Company, Kraft Heinz, Novartis and more. Leading the Starcom Worldwide communications team to drive global brand communication strategy and positioning, unifying the brand presence across owned and earned platforms via a clear and consistent story; setting guidelines and content approach spanning media relations, internal communications/culture, websites and social presence. Responsible for 360 strategic executive positioning for the Global Brand President; large-scale event planning and activation (internal and external); overall brand presence and thought leadership at large-scale events such as CES, Cannes, Festival of Media and others. Partnership strategy/implementation; global relationship management with key industry associations, analysts and rankings.

Chicago, Il, Us

Leading all brand reputation and communicaitons for Starcom USA, a world-renowned media communications agency with more than 1,300 US employees spanning Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. For four years, led a team responsible for driving all internal and external communications, spanning executive positioning for the CEO/leadership, media relations, social presence, large-scale event planning and activation, relationship management with key industry associations, analysts and rankings, among others.This role grew to include oversight of all North American communications spanning Starcom Mediavest Group brands (Starcom, Mediavest and Spark), driving greater consistency, collaboration and excellence from our agency PR teams.

New York, New York, Us

Driving image and reputation for global advertising agency network via strategic internal and external communications; leading team spanning Chicago and New York. Responsibilities include annual strategic planning, goal setting and measurement (both global and local); executive positioning, counsel and support for both local agency and c-suite leadership; global employee communications including executive and change management messaging (leadership changes, business wins/losses, restructures, culture alignment); large-scale event planning and production (both global & local); social media strategy, implementation and measurement for Draftfcb brand; speech and awards writing; influencer engagement; media relations; leader of all talent management and development for corporate communications team.- Associate Director of Corporate Communications from July 2008 - January 2010 │ elected officer of the agency in Jan. 2010

Northbrook, Il, Us

Worked to proactively enhance and protect the reputation of the nation’s largest publicly held property and casualty insurer amongst key stakeholders through the development and execution of both internal and external public relations strategies. Responsibilities included reputation management via in-depth c-suite executive positioning strategy and implementation (including high-profile speaking engagements, awards, board appointments, philanthropic activities, etc); Allstate Foundation national relationship/grant management; awards writing; media relations; public affairs; and employee communication strategy and implementation for the Allstate Financial business.Allstate Financial - (7/2007 - 6/2008)Corporate Positioning and Reputation Management (10/2004 – 7/2007)Public Affairs (10/2003 – 10/2004)

Executed all communication strategies for trade association representing more than 300 member health care facilities for the elderly. Researched and developed the association’s first electronic member publication. Editor of all member communication, Web site content and press materials. Developed and implemented campaign strategies, communication tools and grass roots efforts for Association’s recognized lobby team, of which I was a member. Worked closely with education department to design and produce all promotional and support materials for year-round events, including two statewide convention and trade shows.

Indianapolis, In, Us

Journalistic writing, layout and design responsibilities for internal and external publications, managed weekly print employee communications, special event planning and support, collateral design and production

Washington, Dc, Us

Internship with nationally recognized public policy think-tank in marketing communications included on-going media relations, promotional outreach to place the Institute’s scholarly works in national publications, organization and facilitation of press conferences and panel discussions

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Internship offered hands-on special event experience. Position focused on event management, with primary emphasis on the recruitment, placement and organization of over 5,000 volunteers at eight community events throughout the month of May, including the Indianapolis Life Mini-Marathon, and the IPALCO 500 Festival Parade.

Mba

Ba, Public Relations And French

Study Abroad - Grenbole, France, Full Language And Culture Immersion

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