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New York, New York, United States

In this role, I achieved broad stakeholder alignment by engaging with individuals at all levels across the organization. I worked to secure buy-in, address concerns, and gather valuable feedback for critical transformation initiatives.To boost employee engagement and awareness, I organized regular internal town halls, webinars, and in-person sessions, offering timely updates on all transformation efforts.Working closely with HR, I strengthened employee adaptability by introducing… Show more In this role, I achieved broad stakeholder alignment by engaging with individuals at all levels across the organization. I worked to secure buy-in, address concerns, and gather valuable feedback for critical transformation initiatives.To boost employee engagement and awareness, I organized regular internal town halls, webinars, and in-person sessions, offering timely updates on all transformation efforts.Working closely with HR, I strengthened employee adaptability by introducing essential resources and training programs that prepared the workforce for ongoing changes.Additionally, I facilitated high-level leadership collaboration by overseeing Scholastic’s Leadership Collective. Through this platform, I provided consistent programming to review transformation projects and guided leaders through periods of change.I was noted for the following:* Elevated diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging activities by partnering with Scholastic's employee resource groups and participating in DEIB initiatives.* Steered effective change management efforts by developing and implementing clear communication strategies and timelines, including a monthly newsletter for employees and quarterly updates for the board.* Fostered successful identification of Scholastic's transformation initiatives by partnering with consultants and internal teams to formulate corporate priorities, establish a north star, and revise the mission statement.* Pioneered Scholastic's first Transformation team by identifying strategic projects that will sustain the company's leadership in children's publishing for the next century. Show less

New York, New York, United States

During this tenure, I prioritized and identified key patient advocacy groups across multiple disease areas, while fostering leadership engagement to advance client objectives. I also developed impactful thought leadership content for executives, ranging from internal management to corporate CEOs, helping to elevate their industry influence. Working alongside large, expert teams, I collaborated to design integrated strategies and optimize outcomes across diverse focus areas. Additionally, I… Show more During this tenure, I prioritized and identified key patient advocacy groups across multiple disease areas, while fostering leadership engagement to advance client objectives. I also developed impactful thought leadership content for executives, ranging from internal management to corporate CEOs, helping to elevate their industry influence. Working alongside large, expert teams, I collaborated to design integrated strategies and optimize outcomes across diverse focus areas. Additionally, I aligned clients with social justice priorities by partnering with DE&I and Health Equity leads to enhance corporate responsibility initiatives.A small selection of my achievements includes:* Drove creation of advocacy relations offerings at Real Chemistry, leading to enhanced client marketing strategies.* Presented strategic recommendations and multichannel approaches that allowed clients to build in-house advocacy functions and corporate giving capabilities.* Played a key role as an inaugural team member of a leading global health innovation company, assisting biotech and pharmaceutical clients in prioritizing patient communities in their communication and marketing efforts. Show less

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

Here, I established successful media and constituent relations by planning, directing, and coordinating strategic efforts for PPMD. I ensured timely and effective media and stakeholder responses, addressing communication and public relations needs efficiently. To optimize communication programs, I produced widely distributed press releases, fact sheets, and reference materials that amplified awareness within the rare disease community. Additionally, I fostered strong relationships by… Show more Here, I established successful media and constituent relations by planning, directing, and coordinating strategic efforts for PPMD. I ensured timely and effective media and stakeholder responses, addressing communication and public relations needs efficiently. To optimize communication programs, I produced widely distributed press releases, fact sheets, and reference materials that amplified awareness within the rare disease community. Additionally, I fostered strong relationships by consistently engaging with board members, constituents, and key opinion leaders within the community.The contributions in this tenure were:* Launched and scaled social media presence positioning PPMD as largest Duchenne-specific resource for all stakeholders in the community.* Boosted year-end donations for over 10 consecutive years by conceiving, writing, and orchestrating comprehensive campaigns across multiple platforms.* Improved alignment with government agencies (NIH, FDA, CDC) by researching and generating key position papers, reports, and speeches for the President / CEO and other organizational leaders.* Championed all communications, marketing, and public relations as an integral member of PPMD's executive leadership team for a leading national rare disease nonprofit. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Managed the day to day operations of all aspects of Wilderness Media & Entertainment, a portfolio media company of independent LGBT brands within Logo and the broader MTV Networks, including: • Coordinating Producer of Radio With A Twist, a nationally syndicated radio show partnered with Clear Channel. Responsibilities included booking celebrity guests, experts, and listener calls; writing show content; assisting in nationwide marketing of show, mainly through grassroots efforts and social… Show more Managed the day to day operations of all aspects of Wilderness Media & Entertainment, a portfolio media company of independent LGBT brands within Logo and the broader MTV Networks, including: • Coordinating Producer of Radio With A Twist, a nationally syndicated radio show partnered with Clear Channel. Responsibilities included booking celebrity guests, experts, and listener calls; writing show content; assisting in nationwide marketing of show, mainly through grassroots efforts and social media; assisting in acquiring affiliates; maintaining relationship with affiliates; and delivery of show each week nationwide.• Development and launch of Music With A Twist, a record label partnered with Columbia Records. Responsibilities included identifying undiscovered artists; listening to music submissions; and assisting in nationwide marketing of the label, mainly through grassroots efforts and social media.• Development and launch of GLEE.com, a social and professional networking site partnered with Community Connect. Responsibilities included brainstorming ad campaigns; creating and maintaining social networking groups on the site; and marketing of the site.• Managing talent as part of Wilderness Talent Management, including booking gigs, arranging travel and accommodations, and marketing/advertising performances. Also wrote, directed, and produced occasionally for various events featuring our clients. Show less