Sandy Dubay, Cecd Email & Phone Number

Frederick, Maryland, Us

I started PPR Strategies (previously Platinum PR) in 2002 as a one-person operation, and it’s since grown into a boutique place-based marketing firm with a team of professionals and outside contractors who are both local and worldwide. We provide businesses and organizations with creative and strategic solutions for their communications, marketing, and event planning needs -- utilizing classic forms of media as well as the latest technology.As the President and CEO, I’m responsible for business development, client relations, and am the creative lead for projects and initiatives for our clients. I work in a comprehensive, in-depth way with each of my clients and am committed to fully understanding their unique challenges and customizing the best strategies for them, based on their specific goals and budget.I’m passionate about training and encouraging my team to be the best versions of themselves and lead a company culture where ongoing learning and creative thinking is encouraged both personally and professionally. I’ve hired over 30 interns and believe in giving future Marketing and Public Relations professionals a chance to get real-world experience out of the classroom.I’m always leaning in on technology, whether that means taking courses or diving right in to learn the latest updated feature or social media app. I’m always on the lookout for technology that can best serve my clients and then I learn about it so I can guide them in getting started with it. Relationships are the core of our business, and I love fostering creative, supportive win-win relationships with my clients, colleagues, teams, and other community members I get to interact with each day.

Sandy offers keynote speeches, workshops, and break-out sessions for businesses and organizations in the public and private sector on topics such as economic development marketing and communications.

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland.MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals. Established in 1961, MEDA members promote the economic well-being of Maryland by working to improve the state’s business climate and the professionalism of those in the field of economic development.MEDA’s membership includes economic development practitioners employed by government, business, and chambers of commerce as well as other professionals with an interest in the economy of Maryland. Through its regular meetings, special programs, and projects, members address such diverse issues as local planning, workforce, transportation, international trade, tourism, and finance.MEDA is a client of Platinum PR, but in this very active role as 'Program Manager', I manage the MEDA Awards Program, Communications (Marketing / Public Relations) and provide ongoing support to the Executive Director and team.

Bridgewater, New Jersey, Us

The mission of NAVTA is to represent and promote the profession of veterinary technology. NAVTA provides direction, education, support and coordination for its members and works with other allied professional organizations for the competent care and humane treatment of animals.NAVTA represents and promotes the profession of veterinary technology. NAVTA provides direction, education, support, and coordination for its members and works with other allied professional organizations for the competent care and humane treatment of animals.Platinum PR provides comprehensive communications services to their members, and coordinates partnerships within the veterinary healthcare industry. During our tenure with NAVTA, we’ve created and implement strategic membership communications initiatives, created over 20 editions of The NAVTA Journal, and led communications seminars at several veterinary conferences.

In this capacity, I worked with prospective and existing businesses to promote job creation. I managed the marketing budget and spearheaded marketing initiatives within the office. I worked extensively in business development with a focus on marketing for the County, including trade shows, direct mail campaigns, web site development and maintenance, and collateral material development.

Starting my economic development career with the Jefferson County Development Authority, I focused on research and community relations, which evolved into coordinating cooperative efforts with regional organizations.

Bs, Economics & Business Administration

Economic Development