• Director of Auckland-based consultancy specialising in strategic communications and public affairs, supporting organisations through messaging, advocacy and engagement. • Advise some of New Zealand’s leading organisations working in infrastructure, property development, aviation, finance and economic development. • Projects we’re contributing to include Auckland Light Rail and the big urban regeneration programmes being led by Kāinga Ora and Tāmaki Regeneration Company. We are also experienced at helping NZ tech start-ups enrol others in their vision.• Practice areas include strategic communication strategy and counsel, reputation management, stakeholder and community relations, issues management, media relations, and crisis communications.

• Developed and implemented strategies for the effective management of external stakeholders to advance the creation of the Wairaka Precinct development. • Developed and coordinated external messaging to consistently inform, educate and activate key audiences.• Created a community-based opportunities to enhance collaboration and local contribution to development plans.

• Led Auckland office of national public relations consultancy, directing work programmes for clients including Unitec, Counties Power, New Zealand Human Rights Commission, and the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment.

• Directed community engagement and stakeholder relations for newly created urban regeneration company.• Collaborated with partners including Crown, Auckland Council and Housing New Zealand to deliver effective communications strategies. • Established operating structures for effective management of communications and stakeholder engagement activities.• Developed visual identity, key messages, presentations, digital media strategy and collateral material.

• Owner of public relations consultancy. Specialized in the development and implementation of strategies, messaging, and tactics to forward the public policy goals for business, government, political and not-for-profit clients.• Directed new business development and client acquisition, resulting in 15 project accounts over four-year period.

• Public affairs strategist for a diverse portfolio of clients including the State of Illinois, The Joyce Foundation, Allied Waste Management, and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. • Managed comprehensive public relations campaigns; including strategy and message development, media relations, event management, materials development, stakeholder outreach, and digital strategies.

• Designed and implemented strategic communications plans to advance organization’s mission to reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke; including public awareness, political advocacy, and fundraising efforts. • Managed media relations in four Wisconsin and Illinois markets, exceeding impressions goals by more than 400%.• Rebuilt out-state Wisconsin communications operations, placing more than 150 news items.• Served on Association’s internal Future Leaders Forum and Diversity Task Force.

• Formulated and managed external communication for legislative office serving150,000 constituents.• Managed development of media materials, speeches, talking points, and newsletters. • Acted as delegate for the Senator at policy forums and community events.• Prepared briefs for Senator’s meetings and hearings.• Acted as liaison between the Senator and constituents, lobbyists, state agencies, and municipal governments.

• Developed an active network of state and local elected officials affiliated with the DLC. • Directed programming for members and prospects including regional events, products, and political networks.• Coordinated the planning and implementation of major national political events.• Facilitated a nationwide message development seminar for elected officials.• Scheduled, prepared briefs, and staffed CEO’s political meetings and trips.