Nanette Blake Email & Phone Number

As Head of Analyst Relations, I own the strategic direction of our program and manage the collection, analysis and dissemination of vital market and competitive intelligence across the organization to drive informed decisions and strategic alignment. I serve as the primary point of contact and collaborate closely with the Product Management and Product Marketing Management teams to boost Ivanti's industry reputation and brand awareness. As a strategic business partner to other departments within Ivanti, I run day-to-day operations and oversee our AR teams and external agencies to ensure effectiveness and alignment with our broader business goals.

South Jordan, Utah, United States

I actively collaborated with the Product Management and Product Marketing teams to elevate our company's reputation and enhance brand awareness among key industry analysts. My responsibilities included assisting in the submission of ranking reports, managing analyst interactions, and thoroughly reviewing analyst research to ensure our strategies align with market trends and insights. I supported Ivanti’s public sector policy initiatives and provided support for the Executive Leadership Team's communication platform, thought leadership, and social media efforts. I spearheaded research reports, bylines, blogs, and news jacking opportunities for Ivanti and Ivanti’s Wavelink. Additionally, I assisted in the management of our PR agencies, ensuring our strategic messaging consistently aligned with our corporate objectives and enhanced our industry presence.

Remote

I wrote thought leadership pieces for executives and led initiatives involving surveys, research, reports, bylines, and blogs to enhance our industry authority. I assisted with influencer and analyst relations and supported Public Sector initiatives. Additionally, I supported international PR, lobbying, and speaker engagement agencies. My responsibilities also included writing press releases and bylines, as well as helping craft the social media presence of our leadership team, ensuring cohesive and strategic messaging across all platforms.

Apollo Beach , Fl.

Working under the name N. Apythia Morges, I oversee all aspects of print/ebook production for the publishing imprint, Dark Alley Press, including acquisitions; developmental, line, and copy editing; layout; marketing and promotion. Editor of the best-selling Ink Stains: A Dark Fiction Anthology, about to launch its 14th edition. Coach authors, manage submissions, oversee a team of editors and designers.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Established the Public Relations position in the organization overseeing communications efforts for 8 schools, 6,000 students/families, and 650 staff; overhauled the communications systems company wide; established and manage a mobile app; responsible for company-wide communications efforts to multiple stakeholders; oversee crisis communications effort; create strategic communications plans; develop communications policies and procedures company wide, responsible for network communications to staff, parents, partners, and community; established local and national media relationships; write articles, newsletters, and press releases; create print and digital publicity materials; devise talking points for and messages from CEO and school leaders; managed School Messenger users and communications department budget; assisted with advocacy efforts, community engagement, event planning and logistics, student recruitment, and fundraising efforts.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Established the communications position in the organization overseeing 7 schools, 5,000 students/families, and 400 staff; created communications policies and procedures; oversaw crisis communications effort; handled company-wide communications with multiple stakeholders; established media relationships; created print and digital publicity materials; wrote articles, newsletters, and press releases; maintained websites and social media networks, assisted with event planning and logistics; assisted with fundraising and event planning.

Greater New Orleans Area

Albany, New York Area

Served as Chief Information Officer/district spokesperson for several public K-12 school districts in New York; managed school communications teams; oversaw district-wide communications, including crisis communications effort; built media relationships; lead advocacy efforts; wrote articles, newsletters, press releases; created print and digital publicity materials; maintained websites, social media networks, and district mobile apps; wrote grant applications; facilitated public forums; served as BOCES W3C website compliance specialist.

Norwalk, Ct

Responsible for the features section content of a daily newspaper and two weekly editions; managed staff reporters and freelancers; produced articles and columns; laid out section; maintained social networking sites and a blog; responsible for department budgeting.

White Plains, Ny

Designed and edited the front page and metro section fronts for four daily editions; edited copy, wrote headlines and captions; designed and laid out a weekly edition.

Burlington, Nc

Edited copy, photos and graphics. Laid out news fronts and sections.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Publishing

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Activities and Societies: The Daily Collegian (Features Editor), Alpha Phi Omega

Certificate, International And Intercultural Communication