Experience
Pacific Natural Foods  June 2013 - December 2013
Pacific Natural Foods  January 2010 - June 2013
Pacific Natural Foods  June 2009 - December 2009
Golden Temple  April 2008 - May 2009
The Coca-Cola Company  June 2007 - September 2007
Widmeyer Communications  February 2005 - July 2007
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   September 2003 - February 2005

Skills
Customer Insight, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Digital Marketing, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Leadership

Education
Northwestern University   2006 — 2007
Master of Science, Integrated Marketing & Communications

Bucknell University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations

Experience
CRAFT Media/Digital  2015 - Present
FleishmanHillard  2014 - 2015
Just Marketing International  2013 - 2014
Hausmann Communications Group   2010 - 2013
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   2008 - 2009
Karmanos Cancer Institute  June 2005 - September 2006

Education
University of Southampton   2010 — 2011
Master's Degree, Social Policy

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
British Politics and European Union Relations, Study Abroad

Oakland University
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, with Departmental Honors

Experience
The Tombras Group  October 2014 - Present
FleishmanHillard  March 2012 - September 2014
Qorvis Communications  December 2010 - March 2012
Paradiso, Taub, Sinay & Owel, P.C.   December 2009 - December 2010
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   May 2009 - September 2009
Women In Government  September 2008 - April 2009
Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (D-CA)   June 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Digital Strategy, Web Project Management, Multimedia Project..., Strategic Communications, Social Media, SEO, Blogging, WordPress, Multimedia, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Web-based Project..., Project Management Tools, Project Management Plan, MS Project, Access, OmniPlan, OmniGraffle, Axure, Digital Project..., Content Strategy, Social Media Measurement, Google Analytics, Press Releases, CMS, New Media

Education
The Iron Yard   2015 — 2015
Ruby on Rails Intensive

American University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Law & Society, Gender Studies

Goucher College   2006 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Gender Studies

Experience
WBNS-TV  June 2006 - Present
WBNS-TV  June 2006 - Present
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   2006 - 2006
Public Broadcasting Service  2003 - 2006

Skills
ENPS

Education
Kent State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Experience
ASPCA  July 2013 - Present
ASPCA  March 2012 - Present
ASPCA  March 2011 - Present
Ruder Finn  November 2006 - December 2010
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   July 2005 - October 2006

Skills
Media Relations, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Communication Training, Press Releases, Publicity, Sponsorship, Integrated Marketing

Education
The George Washington University   2001 — 2005
BA, Criminal Justice

Newton South High School

Experience
White House  July 2013 - Present
Estee Lauder Companies  January 2005 - June 2013
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   January 1999 - December 2004
Banco Popular/Popular Securities   June 1997 - January 1999

Skills
Strategic Communications, Enterprise Risk..., Issues Managment, Public Affairs, Cross-functional Team..., Executive-level..., Budget Process, Thought Leadership, Corporate Communications, Message Development, Crisis Communications, Reputation Management, Corporate Social..., Speech Writing, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Management, Press Releases, Messaging, International Relations, Social Media, Publicity, Investor Relations, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Management, Brand Management, Spokesperson, Brand Development, Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Government, Politics

Education
Tufts University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs

Experience
M Booth  August 2014 - Present
M Booth  August 2013 - July 2014
M Booth  September 2012 - July 2013
M Booth  June 2012 - August 2012
Penn State University  January 2012 - May 2012
Penn State Dance Marathon  September 2011 - March 2012
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   June 2011 - August 2011
Penn State Dance Marathon  September 2010 - March 2011
The Daily Collegian  June 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Press Releases, Social Media, Editing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Event Planning, Google Adwords, Writing, Feature Writing, Keyword Advertising, AP Style, Advertising, Blogging, Cision, Facebook, Feature Articles, Publicity, Research

Education
Penn State University   2008 — 2012
B.A., Public Relations, Minors: Sociology, Business

Central Dauphin High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
The Fearey Group  February 2014 - Present
Merchant Risk Council  July 2013 - November 2013
American Heart Association  June 2012 - July 2013
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   June 2011 - August 2011
Federal Reserve Board  May 2010 - May 2011
Conservative Party  February 2010 - April 2010
American University  June 2009 - August 2009
KSCW, Inc  October 2008 - May 2009
State of Washington  January 2007 - April 2007
U.S. House of Representatives   2007 - 2007

Skills
Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Public Affairs, Press Releases, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Government, Political Communication, Politics, Speech Writing, Public Policy, Community Outreach, International Relations, Facebook, Blogging, Ap Style, Editing, Social Networking, Research, Marketing Communications

Education
American University   2011 — 2012
MA, Public Communication

American University   2007 — 2011
BA, Public Communications

Experience
Sodexo  January 2014 - Present
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   February 2013 - January 2014
Levick Strategic Communications  January 2011 - February 2013
Healthy Directions  2010 - 2011
Gratis Internet  2008 - 2010
Investor Place Media   2006 - 2008
Exmplar, Inc.   2005 - 2006
WeatherBug, Inc.   2002 - 2005
Qfactor, Inc.   1999 - 2002

Skills
Online Advertising, New Business Development, SEM, SEO, SEO copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Online Branding, Crisis Communications, Direct Mail, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Team Leadership, Team Building, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Web Marketing, Media Relations, PPC, Lead Generation, Brand Management, E-commerce, Management, Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Online Marketing, Brand Awareness, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics, Online Reputation..., Google Analytics, Mobile Marketing, Google Adwords, Digital Media, SMO, Advertising, Display Advertising, Facebook, Affiliate Marketing, Social Networking, Interactive Marketing, Analytics, Corporate Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Media Planning, Content Strategy, Social Media Measurement

Education
Howard University   1994 — 1998
B. A., International Business/Marketing

Yorktown High School   1990 — 1994

Experience
Share Our Strength  July 2012 - Present
Hill & Knowlton  October 2011 - July 2012
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   June 2010 - October 2011
NBC Universal - MSNBC, Washington Bureau   June 2009 - August 2009
Center for American Progress  February 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Media Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Event Management

Education
The George Washington University   2006 — 2010
BA, Psychology, minor in Journalism and Mass Communication

The American University of Paris

Experience
Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration  June 2009 - December 2012
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   2007 - 2008
The White House  June 2006 - September 2007
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congressman Luis G. Fortuño   January 2005 - June 2006
Republican National Committee  October 2003 - December 2004
US Department of Health and Human Services  June 2001 - September 2003

Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Public Affairs, Federal Government..., Community Outreach, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Planning & Execution of..., Building Coalitions, Spanish, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Management, Speech Writing, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Political Communication, Policy Analysis, Spokesperson, Political Consulting, Government, Community Development

Education
American University - Kogod School of Business
B.S. in Business Administration, Concentration in International Business and Marketing

Experience
Spawn, formerly Nerland Agency   January 2014 - Present
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   September 2013 - December 2013
Wakefield Research  June 2012 - February 2013
Wakefield Research  January 2012 - May 2012
RedPeg Marketing  June 2011 - August 2011
American University  August 2010 - May 2011
Koofers.com  August 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Facebook, Public Relations, Market Research, Social Media

Education
American University - Kogod School of Business   2008 — 2012
BSBA Business Administration, International Marketing

Experience
GroupM  October 2013 - Present
iCrossing  April 2012 - October 2013
iCrossing  March 2011 - March 2012
iCrossing  January 2010 - April 2011
KGM Direct   June 2009 - January 2010
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   May 2008 - August 2008
Interbrand  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Market Research, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Research Implementation, Media Buying, Digital Strategy, Analytics, Interactive Marketing, Digital Media, Integrated Marketing, SEO, Web Analytics, Social Media, Online Marketing, Advertising, Qualitative Research, SEM, Consumer Insights, Customer Insight

Education
Temple University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising

high school

magruder high school

Experience
AvroKO  September 2014 - Present
Baltz & Company  February 2013 - September 2014
Cornerstone Communications  July 2011 - February 2013
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   May 2010 - June 2011
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   February 2008 - May 2010
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   May 2007 - February 2008
IPED, INC   June 2006 - February 2007

Skills
Media Relations, Brand Management, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Strategy, Social Media, Facebook, Public Affairs, Online Advertising, Event Planning, Press Releases, Editing, Newsletters

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2002 — 2006
BA in Communications, Communications, Public Relations, 3.4 GPA

University of London   2005 — 2005

Experience
Media & Communications Strategies, LLC   January 2014 - Present
Media & Communications Strategies, Inc.   June 2013 - Present
Media & Communications Strategies, Inc.   September 2012 - June 2013
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   September 2011 - September 2012
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   May 2010 - September 2011
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   January 2010 - June 2010
National Public Radio  September 2009 - January 2010
Sapers & Wallack  May 2009 - September 2009
Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project  January 2007 - May 2009
The Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology   July 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Social Media, Media Relations, Web Analytics, Web Development, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Writing, Editing, Advertising, Media Coordination, Strategic Communications, International Marketing, Crisis Communications, Blogging, Legal Communications, Legal Marketing, Wine Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, SEO, Facebook, New Media, Fundraising, Strategy, Spanish, Corporate Communications, Online Advertising, Community Outreach, Web Content, Speech Writing, Publicity, Proposal Writing, Public Affairs, Cision, Reputation Management, Message Development, Internal Communications, World History

Education
The George Washington University   2006 — 2010
BA, History and Spanish

Phillips Academy

Experience
Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group  September 2014 - July 2015
PricewaterhouseCoopers  November 2012 - September 2014
DRD Pool Services, Inc.   May 2005 - September 2012
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   January 2011 - April 2011
House of Commons  January 2009 - April 2009
Hillary Clinton for President  May 2007 - August 2007
Speaker Michael E. Busch, Maryland House of Delegates   January 2006 - May 2006

Skills
Research, Writing, Business Process..., Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Politics, British Politics, History, National Security, Teamwork, Proofreading, Project Management, Self-starter, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Data Analysis, Market Research, Political Campaigns, Campaign Plans, Customer Service, Strategic Communications, Critical Thinking, PowerPoint, Social Media, International Relations, Business Development, European History, US Foreign Policy, Leadership, Training, Management, British politics, Nonprofits, Analysis, U.S. foreign policy, Government, Banking, Public Policy, Strategy, Proposal Writing, Management Consulting, Access, Policy Analysis, Policy, Economics, Public Speaking, SharePoint, Financial Analysis, Fundraising

Education
Presbyterian College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Presbyterian College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

London School of Economics and Political Science   2009 — 2009
Certificate, British Politics

Experience
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   January 2014 - May 2014
McAuliffe for Governor  September 2013 - November 2013
National Federation of Federal Employees, IAMAW, AFL-CIO   May 2013 - September 2013
US Public Interest Research Group  January 2013 - May 2013
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee  August 2012 - January 2013
Berger Hirschberg Strategies  April 2012 - July 2012
Chicago Weekly   September 2007 - February 2011
Chicago Maroon  September 2007 - February 2011
New American Consulting LLC   August 2010 - January 2011
2010 US Senate candidate for Illinois   November 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Analytical Writing, Microsoft Office, Adobe..., advanced Latin; basic..., Public Relations, Editing, Non-profits, Social Media, Research, Public Policy, Intercultural..., Policy, Politics, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Grassroots, Press Releases, Event Planning, Legislative Relations, Political Communication, Volunteer Management, Writing, Political Science, Media Relations, Government, Legislation, Community Organizing, Public Affairs, Coalitions

Education
Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Political Communications

University of Chicago   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, liberal arts; political science and history

Princeton Day School

Experience
FedEx Ground  October 2013 - Present
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   February 2011 - October 2013
Commonwealth Consultants  May 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Event Management, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Facebook, Crisis Communications, Editing, Politics, Public Affairs, Cision, Media Relations, Press Releases, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, National Security, Speech Writing, Corporate Communications, Community Outreach, Reputation Management, Blogging, Marketing Communications

Education
George Mason University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government and International Politics

Experience
Slalom Consulting  August 2014 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton  July 2011 - August 2014
Levick Strategic Communications  May 2011 - August 2011
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   2010 - 2011
Miami University  April 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Public Diplomacy, International..., International..., Stakeholder Engagement, Pitching Media, Strategy and..., Research, Public Policy, Project Management, Change Management, Marketing Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategy, International Relations, Program Management, Management, Policy, Analysis, Event Management, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Foreign Policy, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, Public Affairs, Management Consulting, Leadership

Education
American University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.) - School of International Service

Miami University   2007 — 2010
B.A. with Honors

Experience
Science Communication Network   Program ManagerScience Communication NetworkJanuary 2011 - Present
Science Communication Network   November 2009 - December 2010
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   July 2007 - November 2008
Chlopak, Leonard, Schecter & Associates   August 2006 - July 2007

Skills
Strategic Communications, Social Media, Media Relations, Message Development, Crisis Communications, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Media Skills Training, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Management, Editing, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Event Management

Education
Florida International University - College of Law   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2002 — 2006
B.A., Journalism - Public Relations

High Point Central High School   1998 — 2002

Experience
Slalom Consulting  June 2015 - Present
Deloitte Consulting  May 2011 - June 2015
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   May 2010 - August 2010
The Glover Park Group  August 2009 - December 2009
Travelex  September 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Management, Public Relations, Strategy, International Relations, Strategic Communications, Human Capital, Management Consulting, Social Media, Research, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Government, Outlook, Non-profits

Education
The George Washington University   2007 — 2011
BA, International Affairs

Mt. Lebanon High School   2004 — 2007

Experience
Falcon Social  August 2015 - Present
Amazon  March 2014 - August 2015
LivingSocial Australia   June 2013 - November 2013
LivingSocial  October 2011 - June 2013
LivingSocial  October 2011 - February 2013
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   May 2011 - October 2011
M.A. Landscapes   October 2010 - May 2011
Vertis Communications  January 2010 - October 2010
Off-Campus 101 Magazine   January 2009 - March 2009
Vector Marketing Corporation  December 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Facebook, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Account Management, Sales Presentations, Task Management, Salesforce.com, Sales, CRM, Strategy, Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Start-ups, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Social Networking, Cold Calling, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising Sales, Selling, B2B, SEM, Direct Marketing, Direct Sales, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Mobile Marketing, New Business Development

Education
Penn State University   2005 — 2009
Smeal College of Business, Marketing & International Business, 3.61 GPA

Universidad Pablo de Olavide   2008 — 2008
International Business, Spanish language & International Business

Experience
Bateman Group  May 2015 - Present
Hotwire PR  January 2015 - May 2015
Hotwire PR  January 2014 - January 2015
Hotwire PR  July 2013 - January 2014
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   January 2013 - May 2013
Cognito  July 2012 - August 2012
Cognito  December 2011 - February 2012
George Washington University  April 2011 - December 2011
The Cutler Group  August 2011 - November 2011
Genetic Alliance  September 2010 - March 2011

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Intercultural..., Cision, Editing, Blogging, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Research, Facebook, Social Networking, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Event Management, Public Policy

Education
The George Washington University   2009 — 2013
B.A. (magna cum laude), Communications, German Language & Literature

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin   2012 — 2012
German Language and Literature

Wilton High School   2007 — 2009
H.S. Diploma

Zurich International School   2005 — 2007

Experience
DLA Piper  January 2015 - Present
Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP   September 2012 - January 2015
Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP   May 2011 - August 2011
The Supreme Court of New York   May 2010 - August 2010
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   May 2008 - August 2009
Georgetown University  August 2004 - May 2008

Skills
Litigation, Lexis, Arbitration, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2010 — 2012
Juris Doctor

Georgetown University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School   2000 — 2004
High School

Experience
Prosper Marketplace  April 2015 - Present
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP   September 2012 - March 2015
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP  2010 - September 2012
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   2005 - 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Securities Regulation, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Courts, Public Policy, Appeals, Policy Analysis, International Law

Education
Stanford University Law School   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (JD)

Georgetown University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government & Economics

Experience
Houston Parks Board  October 2014 - Present
The Atlanta 100   November 2013 - Present
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids  December 2012 - September 2014
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   April 2011 - November 2012
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   January 2011 - March 2011
Running Start  September 2010 - December 2010
U.S. House of Representatives   September 2010 - December 2010
U.S. Department of State   June 2009 - August 2009
U.S. House of Representatives   July 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Media Relations, Social Media, Message Development, Legislative Relations, Editing, Policy Analysis, Legislative Research, Crisis Communications, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Press Releases, Blogging, Government

Education
Duke University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Public Policy Studies

Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII)   2008 — 2008

The Westminster Schools   1999 — 2006
High School

Experience
Catholic Charities of Baltimore  October 2014 - Present
Greater Homewood Community Corporation  October 2012 - May 2014
The Office of the Federal Public Defender   September 2013 - April 2014
Department of Social Services  September 2012 - April 2013
Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations  February 2012 - February 2013
WeddingWire  June 2011 - November 2011
Johns Hopkins Children's Center  January 2011 - January 2011
Redman Communications  September 2010 - December 2010
Camp LouiseSwim Department Head and Red Cross Swim Instructor   June 2010 - August 2010
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   September 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Case Managment, Group Therapy, Individual Counselling, Mental Health, Biopsychosocial..., Community Outreach, Policy

Education
University of Maryland Baltimore   2012 — 2014
Master of Social Work, Clinical-Maco Mental Health, Forensics

University of Maryland College Park   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) in Italy   2010 — 2010

Experience
Horizon Air  August 2015 - Present
JetBlue Airways  July 2011 - August 2015
KCD Worldwide  January 2011 - February 2011
Opening Ceremony  January 2010 - December 2010
Alexander Wang  January 2009 - December 2009
GQ Magazine  October 2009 - November 2009
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   September 2008 - December 2008
Verizon  June 2008 - August 2008
United Cerebral Palsy  2007 - 2007

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Corporate Communications, Advertising, Fashion, Marketing, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Journalism, Research, Apparel, Press Releases, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Newsletters, Web Content, Strategic Communications

Education
Howard University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Advertising, Fashion Merchandising

Experience
WPP  September 2015 - Present
Red Fuse Communications  September 2015 - Present
Eventbrite  June 2014 - September 2014
GMMB  September 2010 - August 2013
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Blogging, Advertising, Cision, Marketing Communications, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Ap Style, Digital Media, Public Speaking, Broadcast, Corporate Communications, Sports, Strategic Communications

Education
London Business School   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing Concentration

Syracuse University   2006 — 2010
B.S., Broadcast Journalism, Minor in Marketing

Experience
Intelsat  February 2014 - Present
RenovatingHope   January 2014 - Present
NewDay USA  January 2013 - December 2013
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   June 2010 - December 2012
Strayer University  May 2009 - May 2010
stu.Dio  September 2008 - April 2009
Livity Ltd.   May 2008 - September 2008
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC   June 2006 - September 2007
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC   November 2004 - June 2006
Grassroots Enterprise, Inc.   July 2002 - October 2004

Skills
Digital Marketing, SEM, Social Media, Web Analytics, Media Planning, PPC, Viral Marketing, Social Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Online Marketing, Digital Media, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Google Analytics, Mobile Marketing, New Media, Google Adwords, Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Website Development, Public Relations, Market Research, Social Networking, Blogging, Mobile, Campaign Management, Search Advertising, User Experience, Social Media Monitoring, Advertising, Facebook, Web 2.0, Strategic Partnerships, Organic Search, Lead Generation, Mobile Devices, Start-ups, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Content Management, Corporate Communications, B2B, Entrepreneurship

Education
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management   2007 — 2009
MS in Strategic Marketing, Business Administration with emphasis on Strategic and Interactive Marketing

Strayer University (VA)   2009 — 2009
Certificate, DDI Targeted Selection Behavioral Interviewing

Dale Carnegie Training   2006 — 2006
Certificate, Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage

Rochester Institute of Technology   1997 — 2001
BS, Business Administration

Sheffield Hallam University   1999 — 1999
Certificate, International Marketing

Experience
FTI Consulting  October 2011 - Present
Ruder Finn  October 2006 - September 2011
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   March 2003 - September 2006
Medical Device Manufacturers Association  February 2002 - March 2003
The Hawthorn Group  June 2000 - January 2002

Skills
Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Press Releases, Reputation Management, Public Relations, Strategy, Public Affairs, Crisis Management, Copywriting, Message Development, Internal Communications, Marketing, Nonprofits

Education
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business   1996 — 2000
BSBA, International Business & German

University of Vienna   1999 — 1999

Experience
Vanda Pharmaceuticals  January 2015 - Present
Vanda Pharmaceuticals  January 2014 - December 2014
Discovery Communications  November 2009 - January 2014
Discovery Communications  September 2007 - November 2009
Creative Information Technology, Inc.   January 2007 - September 2007
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   September 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Event Management, Social Media, Marketing, Leadership, Facebook, Process Scheduler, Social Media Marketing, Troubleshooting, Digital Media, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Event Planning, Email Marketing

Education
University of California, Santa Barbara   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, History

Experience
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission   August 2015 - Present
Committee on Financial Services   2013 - August 2015
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   June 2010 - August 2013
First Focus  March 2007 - June 2010
United States Senate  2003 - 2007

Skills
Strategic Communications, Research, Media Relations, Management, Leadership, Politics, Policy, Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Message Development, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Public Affairs

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD

Providence College

La Salle Academy

Experience
Share Our Strength  November 2013 - Present
Share Our Strength  May 2011 - November 2013
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   October 2006 - May 2011
New Century Financial  July 2004 - October 2006
Office of Congressman Steve Israel  August 2002 - June 2004

Skills
Healthcare, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Media Relations, Management, Crisis Communications, Public Affairs, Fundraising

Education
Boston University   1998 — 2002
B.A., Political Science

The Lawrenceville School   1995 — 1998

Experience
C&B Tanet,LLC dba I'll have your hide   August 2013 - Present
Flypaper  2003 - Present
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   2000 - 2003

Skills
Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Strategy, Marketing Communications, Start-ups, Online Advertising, Marketing

Education
University of Alabama   1990 — 1994

Experience
Common Securitization Solutions  October 2012 - Present
Fannie Mae  May 2011 - October 2012
Fannie Mae  July 2009 - May 2011
Kenan-Flagler Business School  January 2009 - May 2009
School of Social Work at UNC-CH   January 2007 - May 2009
Quintiles Transnational  May 2008 - August 2008
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   May 2007 - August 2007
University Directories  May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Research, Public Speaking, Program Management, PowerPoint, Valuation, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Nonprofits

Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business   2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Adminstration

Experience
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau  January 2014 - Present
Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL)   January 2013 - Present
The Pew Charitable Trusts  September 2009 - December 2013
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   September 2008 - February 2009
Edelman  October 2007 - April 2008
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer   September 2006 - December 2006
State Senator Don Perata, President Pro Tempore Leader   June 2006 - September 2006
John Dutra for State Senate Campaign   February 2006 - June 2006
Vanitha   June 2003 - July 2005
De Anza College Student Body (DASB)   September 2003 - June 2005

Skills
Public Affairs, Public Policy, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Politics, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Editing, Nonprofits, Research, Government, Leadership, Policy, Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Strategy

Education
New School University   2010 — 2011
M.A., Media Studies

Stanford University
Certificate, Political Psychology

University of California, Davis   2005 — 2007
B.A., Political Science

University of California, Berkeley   2006 — 2006
Political Science- American Government and Theory

De Anza College   2003 — 2005
Political Science and Communications

Experience
Burson-Marsteller  August 2011 - Present
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   September 2010 - December 2010
Foreign Policy Magazine  June 2010 - July 2010
Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration  May 2009 - December 2009
Georgetown Career Education Center   2008 - 2009

Education
Georgetown University   2007 — 2011
BSFS, International Politics

Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3   2010 — 2010
(Spring Semester 2010), Études européennes

Experience
Saidman DesignLaw Group, LLC  January 2014 - Present
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   June 2010 - August 2013
The Walsh Company  April 2007 - May 2010
DRS Technologies, Inc.   2003 - March 2007
DRS Technologies, Inc.   2003 - 2003
The Gale Company  2002 - 2003

Skills
Human Resources, Employee Training, Recruiting, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, Office Management, Contract Negotiation, 401k, FMLA, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Media Relations, Organizational..., Strategic Communications, New Hire Orientations, Social Media, Marketing, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy

Education
Institute for Integrative Nutrition   2011 — 2012
Holistic Health Coaching Certificate, Health Coaching

Fairleigh Dickinson University   1999 — 2002
MA, Industrial Psychology

University of Delaware   1994 — 1998
BA, Psychology

Experience
The Fletcher Group  2005 - Present
LeGrand Hart  2002 - 2005
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   1999 - 2002
United Nations  1999 - 2000
Canadian Chamber of Commerce  1997 - 1999

Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Messaging, Strategic Communications, Integrated marketing, B2B Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Program Management, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Collaboration, Social Media, Thought Leadership, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Strategy, Strategic Planning

Education
Carleton University   1997 — 1999
Master of Arts, International Affairs

Western University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Environmental Working Group  September 2014 - Present
New Partners  May 2012 - September 2014
The British Embassy  April 2010 - May 2012
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   August 2008 - March 2010
Voice of America  January 2008 - May 2008
Office of Congressman Robert E. Andrews   January 2006 - May 2006

Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Social Media, Writing, Government Affairs, Government Relations, Politics, Event Management, Community Outreach, Political Communication, Political Management, Issue Advocacy, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Government

Education
The George Washington University   2009 — 2011
M.P.S., Political Management

George Mason University   2004 — 2008
B.A., Government and International Politics; Electronic Journalism

Experience
FTD Companies, Inc.   April 2013 - Present
Provide Commerce  May 2013 - March 2014
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.   August 2012 - March 2013
Meyer Corporation  January 2010 - August 2012
Pacific Island Club Resort & Spa   July 2008 - May 2009
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   September 2007 - December 2007
Nordstrom  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Advertising, Budgets, Retail, Facebook, Sales, Product Development, Pricing, Training, Negotiation, Forecasting, Email Marketing, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Marketing, Merchandising, Social Media Marketing, Collaboration, Analytics, Business Development, Communication

Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Business Communication Writing

Experience
La Voz Independiente   December 2002 - Present
Fannie Mae  1999 - 2004
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   1993 - 1999
U.S. Congress   December 1989 - October 1993
Greensboro News & Record  1987 - 1989

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Editing, Marketing Communications, Magazines

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1984 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Appalachian State University   1982 — 1984
General College Studies

Experience
Pluralsight  Associate Director - Latin America CenterAtlantic CouncilFebruary 2014 - September 2015
FSB Comunicações   April 2013 - January 2014
Ignitegood/Huffington Post   April 2012 - April 2013
Edelman  March 2011 - December 2011
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   November 2006 - March 2011

Skills
Latin America, Brazilian Portuguese, Social Marketing, Leadership Development, Millennials, Volunteering, Spirituality, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Political Communication, Brand Developement, Cross-cultural, Motivational Speaking, Spanish, Leadership, Corporate Social..., Public Policy, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Message Development, Crisis Communications, Brand Development, Politics, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Reputation Management, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Internal Communications, Crisis Management

Education
American University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs

Universidade de Sao Paulo   2003 — 2004
Certificate in Brazilian Language and Culture, Brazil

Experience
Shane Kavanagh Public Relations   March 2015 - Present
The Marino Organization  2005 - September 2014
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates   2004 - 2005
Dan Klores Communications  1999 - 2004

Skills
Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Event Planning, Speech Writing, Publicity, Message Development, Community Development, Cision

Education
John Carroll University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Biology

Ursuline High School (Youngstown, OH)   1992 — 1995