Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, Uniondale, NYLong Island University- Brookville, NY Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge, MALustgarten Foundation - Woodbury, NYNorth Shore Land Alliance - Oyster Bay, NYNew York Institute of Technology/NYIT - Old Westbury, NYCrohn's & Colitis Foundation - Garden City, NYIsland Harvest/Feeding America - Hauppauge, NYo Oversee internal and external communication strategies including public relations and social media. Implement new, creative strategies to gain media exposure and establish a positive image for the organization. Design new Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and presence on website. o Secure significant television/online/print editorial earned media through in-depth expertise and relationships.o Envision, plan and execute all fund-raising events, sponsorship programs, major gifts and special programs including, but not limited to: galas, walk/run events, golf outings, concerts, corporate off-site conferences, auctions, luncheons and student service-learning activities. o Cultivate untapped sponsorship and donor opportunities nurturing existing corporate partnerships to further enhance program offerings. Increase event attendance and drive fund raising efforts, while striving to increase awareness among the public and the corporate community alike. o Create corporate responsibility and community-focused programs. Initiate and evaluate projects that open new avenues to increase awareness, provide actionable insight to influencers and institute measures to improve the performance of each event.o Manage all event and program budgets, timelines, contract negotiations and vendor relations, allocating internal resources for all events, including volunteer management, logistics, and entertainment.

Drive the creation and implementation of innovative education programs, major events, and development projects, and deliver comprehensive project management and modern operational solutions throughout the organization. Partner with staff, influential community members, and prominent business leaders to achieve the mission of the UJA. Develop new opportunities to enhance and improve development programs and events, generate awareness and increase membership, and research undeveloped donor opportunities to secure sponsorship and continued support. Designed all marketing and promotional materials to be more accessible and adaptable to a range of audiences and incorporated systems to streamline all communications, member information, and critical event information, as well as effectively track all fund raising efforts.

Increasing responsibility and integral executive charged in managing the creative design process and branding strategies for multiple brands (29) simultaneously within the Estee Lauder Portfolio. Built successfully and cross-functional teams; led change management efforts; worked in collaboration with multiple Estee Lauder departments and related global partners; and leveraged the Estee Lauder brand to accomplish numerous creative campaigns, product launches, and global corporate initiatives.Executive Director, Estee Lauder Companies (2006- 2010)Executive Director, Merchandising, Estee Lauder Brand, the Americas (2002- 2006)Global Design Director, Estee Lauder Brand (2001- 2002)International Visual Director, Estee Lauder Brand (2000- 2001)

Global Creative Direction of the companies' Advertising, Package Design and Communications programs, driving all corporate branding efforts and defining the corporate identity and image in the market. Managed the complete restructure of the Creative and Production team and led the creative collaboration partnership with prominent clients such as Disney. Designed all trade show and exhibition environments, and provided art direction at photo shoots. Instrumental in the development, creation, and implementation of companies' first national advertising program.

Creative Direction of North American, responsible for the creation of all collateral and promotional materials, the development of in-store visuals and package designs, advertising campaigns, and corporate identity programs. Managed and oversaw Store Design, Store Fixtures and the installation roll-outs at major retailers nationwide, as well as spearheaded innovative visual launch programs and corporate events in major U.S. markets.