Consulting with executives on positioning of their organization within marketplace and development of strategic communications programs to create positive perception of company both with target customer base as well as key industry influencers.

Defined a set of communications vehicles and programs to build and promote both internal and external consensus on the direction and future of the organization. • Developed key messages and talking points. • Developed and implemented communication plans to effectively manage potentially negative external press or analyst coverage.• Created very high-level communication plans and limited access programs targeted at a select few external audiences, such as industry or… Show more Defined a set of communications vehicles and programs to build and promote both internal and external consensus on the direction and future of the organization. • Developed key messages and talking points. • Developed and implemented communication plans to effectively manage potentially negative external press or analyst coverage.• Created very high-level communication plans and limited access programs targeted at a select few external audiences, such as industry or financial analysts. • Assisted various operations managers in developing plans to sell new ideas/programs to workforce• Conducted hundreds of print, radio and video interviews to promote Motorola’s strategy, products and targeted future markets. Show less

Created and developed new engineering/marketing organization tasked with adding high performance workstation, RAID storage devices and other lower volume/ higher profit products to the company's desktop and laptop product lines. Served as primary contact from the Advanced Systems Group for potential large accounts/clients and all governmental clients.• Developed a strategic communication plan designed to convince key personnel at all levels, including the owner of the company and… Show more Created and developed new engineering/marketing organization tasked with adding high performance workstation, RAID storage devices and other lower volume/ higher profit products to the company's desktop and laptop product lines. Served as primary contact from the Advanced Systems Group for potential large accounts/clients and all governmental clients.• Developed a strategic communication plan designed to convince key personnel at all levels, including the owner of the company and engineers, on the importance of developing an internal culture supportive of the new product direction.• Collaborated with the Director of Sales to develop communications and training plans to prepare the sales force to effectively market new products, including sales kits, product brochures, etc.• Served as public spokesperson for all product marketing related matters. Show less

Managed multiple engagements spread over many clients, and marketed the firm's consulting services to the government marketplace.• Consulted on a very politically sensitive project with a state client, initially on the information system portion of the project. Was promoted to overall project manager during the engagement.• Maintained confidentiality of highly sensitive and confidential information, while also assessing potential risks and advising clients of risks.

Managed stand-alone stores operated by Tandy/ Radio Shack selling the first PC's available on the market. Hired and trained sales, support and repair staff, oversaw all inventory and cash transactions.• Progressed from minimum wage position to manager of largest revenue producing store of any Tandy/ Radio Shack outlet worldwide.