Richard F. Rodgers Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Somerset, Nj 08873

Principal Consultant - Exemplary leadership practices & sustained-results utilizing both 'for profit' and 'non-profit' services within two levels of government. Major achievements/deliverables include...> Leadership Appointment: Regional Vice-Chair, Southeast Somerset County Executive Committee> Elected (6/05/18) - Somerset County Democratic Committee, Somerset, NJ> Campaign 2017 Campaign outreach activities on both Municipal and State levels. Grassroots tactics included outreach activities with main objective of influencing the household vote(s). > Township of North Brunswick, NJ (2016-2007) Leadership/consultant achievements were underscored by elected position to County Committee; Middlesex County, NJ - this county leadership body serves as the liaison between elected officials and the community among other critical support functions of our party platform.> Chair of Voter Relations Committee - Developed strategic plan to target those communities within county that reflected weakest voter turnout - using a more collaborative leadership style, targeted resources to achieve increased turnout through registration efforts and re-engagement of disenfranchised. Result: Delivered across-the-board victories for our candidates in 2017.> Special Project: North Brunswick Transit Village Reported to Mayor and his office as Independent Consultant; also served in leadership capacity as elected Township Committeeman. In summary, this "smart growth" initiative aligned with mixed-use community with walkable neighborhoods, mass transit accessibility, sustainable economic development, and preserved green open space. > U.S. Presidential Campaign (2012 & 2007) - Volunteer Service Obama-Biden: Grassroots campaign outreach activities throughout the State of New Jersey (e.g., phone bank and community organizing activities for GOTV).

Franklin Township, New Jersey, United States

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New York, Ny

Sales executive with the nation’s largest public relations service company for the production and distribution of publicity and marketing materials to the U.S. national media.. Grew new business sales revenue to record producing profits in excess of $400,000 in annual sales (post-9/11 NYC weakened economy). . Designed, targeted and implemented new business sales plan. Strategies included identifying key external customers, while generating new client revenue streams.. New business activities consistently shattered annual sales quotas, while maximizing client retention strategies.. Effectively influenced staff motivation with team planners (5) to build value-added sales plans, while fostering an envoronment of collaboration and sustained-results.

New York, Ny

Responsible for leading public affairs (PA) team at an innovative & highly interactive U.S. cable television network.. As public affairs team leader in New York HQ, increased channel distribution (HH) by nearly 30 million U.S. homes for a major program initiative within the cable television industry. . Built PA team and influenced staff motivation to reach critical timelines, objectives and goals. Developed and implemented strategic plan among targeted community stakeholder(s) to raise awareness, value and carriage of network among key MSO's.. Developed marketing plan to brand network among it's key external customers; including improving image within the competitive market place. .

New York, New York

Within core business of TV Network, strategies included developing and implementing tactics for maximizing NBC Program distribution and Nielsen ratings within U.S. Southeast region - network affiliated stations; including spearheading initiatives that involved advancing network/affiliate partnership.. Developed and executed strategic plan for enhancing NBC Television Network brand within U.S. Southeast region.. Effectively built and nurtured marketing/licensed partnership between network and respective SE affiliated stations; breadth & depth of experience mastered both short and long-term business solutions and sustained-results. . Recognized and awarded for creative and out-of-box thinking proposal (adopted) that generated organic revenue growth in excess of $25 mil per annual in network sales; including massive production savings within the entertainment division.. Championed high-profile company initiative and served as 'Executive Producer' of pioneering an innovative NBC Satellite Press Conference between talent and affiliated stations for local market broadcast air.

Graduate/Executive Certificate, Negotiation

Awarded Certificate(s) achieving highest academic standing in: . Negotiation Essentials . Advanced Negotiations . Strategies for Conflict.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Strategic Communication & Leadership, Gpa: 3.9

Activities and Societies: Circle of Distinction - Honors & Excellence.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Washington D.C., Internship: U.S. Congress

Master Of Arts - Ma, Strategic Communications & Leadership