Bernice Morquette Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

New York, New York, United States

Develop and implement external communications strategies for companies, including a top global consulting firm, increasing coverage by more than 61% across business, tech, advertising/marketing publications and more; Lead team in securing 90+ press placements promoting company news, initiatives and advancements, from new AI/GenAI capabilities to acquisitions, in publications such as Forbes, Fast Company, Digiday, MIT Sloan Management Review and more; Create and successfully implement strategies that take full communications scope into considerations, including messaging development, media outreach and training, building thought leadership, speaking opportunities, social media presence and awards; Manage, mentor and guide the professional development of junior staff; Steward client budgets, efficiently allocating teams, reducing over-servicing and increasing profitability

Washington, Dc

Supported civil society organizations in Bangladesh, China, India, Philippines, Tanzania, Uganda and Vietnam in developing and implementing integrated advocacy communications and media strategies to advance Road Safety. And regularly contributed to the organization blog, social media channels and newsletters.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Liaised with industry and mainstream media interested in international development, girls’ rights and child protection; Created and implemented annual media outreach strategy for campaigns, events, days of observance and more; Coordinated crisis communications; Led engagement with social media influencers and celebrity ambassadors

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided guidance and coaching to Public Relations and Corporate Communications students as they drafted a comprehensive strategic communications plan for a pro bono client as their final project (thesis) in the program

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led global PR outreach resulting in nearly 10,000 media hits and 13% increase in media attendance for a global tech event in Shanghai, China (CES Asia); Coordinated media tours for leadership in cities in Asia Pacific and Latin America; Developed strategic plan for effective and targeted international media outreach aiming to increase media attendance and coverage; Developed talking points and briefing documents for executive speaking engagements and presentations; Managed external PR agencies to increase brand awareness and coverage in more than 80 countries; Managed a sponsored group of up to 120 journalists from 40 countries resulting in 46% increase in media coverage of CES; Created and tracked event and department budget; Acted as spokesperson

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Produced and disseminated a daily news briefing read by all 1,200 agency employees. Wrote articles for internal weekly newsletter, created and executed audio-visual components (videos and podcasts) for agency training materials that were used as learning tools for both existing and new employees. Also utilized web-based analytical tools to quantify the success of the agency's social media efforts.

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

Managed corporate material changes following company rebranding. Designed promotional items in accordance with new branding and supervised/edited graphic designs, such as printed ads and digital banners. Managed and coordinated communications (internal and external) associated with rebranding, including press conferences, board meetings, social gatherings as well as employee outreach (monthly newsletters, posters and focus groups). Managed the department's expense account and produced monthly accounting reports.

Master'S Degree, Public Relations And Corporate Communications

Activities and Societies: Public Relations and Corporate Communciation Program Ambassador

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies

Activities and Societies: Member National Society of Collegiate Scholars / Member Orientation Team Leader / Member Golden Key.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Class President: 2004 and 2005