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Manhattan, New York, United States

Directs communications internally and externally with a focus on corporate communications for a multi-million-dollar construction union in New York City, which is comprised of nine individual Locals and over 20,000 union members. Advises the Executive Secretary-Treasurer and senior leadership on high-profile issues communication response. Responsible for writing executive communications, including speeches, statements, and other crisis communications. Responsible for managing all social media accounts, including strategy and content.

New York, New York

Communications Director in the Western Hemisphere for Malteser International Americas, the humanitarian relief agency of the Order of Malta.

Communication advisor for iconic national brands, a healthcare start-up, hospitality partners, minority-owned businesses, and political figures. Focus on shaping meaningful experience through storytelling.

Led and managed all marketing and communications initiatives for a $22M government-affiliated child welfare agency to maximize awareness, protect and enhance reputation, and create non-traditional media opportunities for the agency across all communication platforms and to the general public, donors, stakeholders and media. Served as lead communications strategist for CEO and Vice President of External Affairs.

Provided full-scale public relations, marketing and event management for third largest public healthcare system in the United States during major reform. Worked closely with CEO, System Leadership Team and medical staff. Created and implemented internal and external public relations strategies, communicated with diverse constituencies and managed budgets and deliverables. Oversaw development and execution of major television productions, healthcare cable show, system-wide newsletter and various multi-media. Created and maintained social media presence for System-wide affiliates. Developed internal and external communication plans for reform initiatives. Oversaw day-to-day press activities and supervised staff of seven.

Played an integral part in creating the administration's message and disseminating it to the media. Executed long-term media strategies, pitched stories and events and responded to rapid-response needs of reporters. Built and maintained relationships with members of the press and focused on reputation management. Drafted and edited press releases, statements and other materials for both local and national distribution. Worked closely with outreach staff, policy department and various liaisons throughout state government. Managed messaging and press strategy for nine agency spokespeople.

Crafted the administration's environmental message and disseminated it to the media at local, state, and national levels. Applied expertise in media relations, reputation management and crisis communications, media strategy and message crafting to manage the agency's overall image, and to highlight environmental leadership and accomplishments. Effectively curtailed negative press. Oversaw the Director's public appearances and prepared talking points and briefing documents in preparation for press conferences.

Washington, Dc

Provided communication, messaging, and outreach support at the local and national levels for the Assistant Secretary of Labor and Director of Outreach for Employment and Training, at the U.S. Department of Labor, an $11 billion Federal government office.

Niagara Falls, Ny

Anchored marketing and community relations department and served as organization spokesperson with the media, associations and community. Created and executed outreach and marketing communication strategy. Supervised one staff member.

Buffalo, New York, United States

Coordinated advertising on three radio stations and headed up new product promotion campaigns for clients, such as Blockbuster, Denny’s, Snapple, SOBE, Guitar Center and the New York State Lottery in the Western NY media market. Contributed to morning show skits and taped commercial voiceovers.