Experience
Pelham Public Schools  August 2015 - Present
MFS Consulting, LLC   January 2008 - Present
Rainmaker Advisory LLC   January 2010 - May 2012
USI Holdings Corporation  October 2003 - December 2007
Hill & Knowlton   2000 - 2003
Cameron Associates  October 1998 - October 2000

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Crisis Communications, Non-profits, Media Relations, Press Releases, Website Copy, White Papers, Ghostwriting, Freelance Writing, Executive Media Training, Traditional Media, Corporate Branding, Campaigns, Positioning, Sales, Feature Articles, Business Development, Corporate Blogging, Reputation, Social Media Consulting, Blogging, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Marketing Copy, Nonprofits, Corporate Communications, Strategy, New Media, Marketing, Editorial, Strategic Communications, Training

Education
Fairfield University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Kinnelon High School

Kinnelon High School

Kinnelon High School

Kinnelon High School

Experience
Norris Capital, Inc. and Food, Drug, Device, and Healthcare, Inc.   June 2013 - Present
Needlebot, Inc.   May 2007 - Present
Ischemix, Inc.   May 2007 - Present
Norris Capital, Inc.   June 1992 - Present
Joseph D. Norris, Esq., Health Law and Public Policy Fund   May 1973 - Present
Health Discovery Corporation  September 2009 - August 2012
Global MedChoices, LLC   September 2009 - September 2011
Decisionview  2002 - 2005
Hill & Knowlton   May 1988 - May 1992
FDA  May 1984 - May 1988

Skills
Negotiation, Articulation, Healthcare, Healthcare IT, Biotechnology, Strategic Planning, Pharmaceuticals, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Business Strategy, Strategy Development, Team Building, Competitive Intelligence, Business Process..., Due Diligence, Change Management, Enterprise Software, Mentoring, Strategic Partnerships, Process Development, Analytics, Risk Management, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Customer Relations, Marketing Strategy, International Business, SaaS, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Analysis, Life Sciences, Market Analysis, Corporate Development, Mergers, Entrepreneur, Program Management, Product Management, Venture Capital, Start-ups, Research, Lifesciences, Training, Strategy

Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   1987 — 1987
Graduate Certificate, Government--Healthcare/Life-Sciences/Healthcare-IT

Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management   1971 — 1973
MBA, Healthcare/Life-Sciences/Healthcare-IT

Cornell Law School   1968 — 1971
JD, Healthcare/Life-Sciences/Healthcare-IT

University of Rochester   1964 — 1968
BA, Economics, Political Science, and Chemical Engineering

Experience
Splunk  July 2014 - Present
BMC Software  June 2012 - June 2014
BMC Software  July 2011 - July 2012
BMC Software  May 2010 - July 2011
BMC Software  April 2009 - May 2010
BMC Software  November 2007 - March 2009
BMC Software  March 2006 - November 2007
BMC Software  November 2004 - May 2006
Hill & Knowlton   August 2002 - November 2004

Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Management, Demand Generation, Sales, Internal Communications, Messaging, Leadership, Multi-channel Marketing, Copywriting, Sales Process, Market Planning, Marketing, Social Media, Program Management, Cross Channel Marketing, Channel Partners, Enterprise Software, SaaS

Education
Denison University   1998 — 2002
BA, Communications

Experience
Kyocera Communications, Inc.   January 2015 - Present
AT&T Mobility  May 2013 - January 2015
Huawei  October 2011 - May 2013
Huawei  October 2011 - July 2012
Cricket Communications  September 2010 - August 2011
LCW Wireless, LLC. - a Cricket joint venture   October 2007 - September 2010
Cricket Communications  September 2001 - October 2007
Hill & Knowlton   August 2000 - September 2001

Skills
Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Wireless, Telecommunications, Sales Management, B2B, Account Management, Retail, Direct Sales, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Channel, Merchandising, Mobile Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Public Relations, Market Planning, Product Marketing, Customer Retention, Sales Operations, Sales, Channel Partners, Management, Product Management, Selling, CRM, Marketing, Contract Negotiation

Education
Gonzaga University   2004 — 2010
Masters of Arts, Organizational Leadership

Eastern Washington University   1993 — 2000
Bachelors, Business with a major in Human Resources

Richland High   1989 — 1993
Diploma, General Studies

Experience
Finn Partners  February 2015 - Present
Finn Partners  January 2014 - February 2015
Allison+Partners  April 2013 - January 2014
Idea Hall  December 2012 - April 2013
Idea Hall  October 2011 - December 2012
Hill & Knowlton   December 2010 - September 2011
D LINK  February 2008 - November 2010
WorkCare, Inc.   July 2005 - September 2008

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Writing, Emerging Technologies, Commercial Real Estate, Twitter, Commercial Banking, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Facebook, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, New Media, Internal Communications, Creative Writing, Digital Marketing, Product Marketing, Advertising, Digital Media, Blogging, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, B2B, SEO, Non-profits, Social Networking, Newsletters, Marketing, Email Marketing, Event Planning, Event Management, Editorial, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Research, Crisis Communications, Feature Articles, Leadership, Online Marketing, Website Development, Nonprofits, Management, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development

Education
California State University-Long Beach   2007 — 2011
BA, Journalism, Communications

Experience
Uptown Treehouse, Inc.   September 2012 - Present
Range Productions   January 2011 - Present
PRSA-LA   March 2012 - February 2014
Uptown Treehouse, Inc.   July 2011 - January 2013
Young Professionals at PRSA-LA   January 2011 - January 2012
Hill & Knowlton   January 2011 - July 2011
VIM Global Communications   June 2011 - June 2011
VMS  July 2009 - January 2011
Premier Bancorp  January 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Marketing, Online Advertising, Facebook, Advertising, Strategic Communications, New Media, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, CRM, Management, Press Releases, Video, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Copywriting, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Global Business..., Business Strategy, Startup Development, Startup Marketing, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Business Process..., Business Planning, Operations Management

Education
San Diego State University-California State University
BA, Communications- Public Relations- Organizations

California State University-Los Angeles
B.A. Degree, Communications; Organizations and Public Relations

Experience
Disney  February 2015 - Present
Mattel  October 2013 - January 2015
Mattel  November 2011 - September 2013
Mattel  April 2008 - November 2011
Mattel  July 2002 - April 2008
Hill & Knowlton   September 1995 - August 1998

Skills
Marketing, Management, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Shopper Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Trade Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Toys, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Brand Architecture, Product Development, FMCG, Digital Marketing, Strategy, P&L Management, Segmentation, Market Planning, Retail, Creative Direction

Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business   2000 — 2002
MBA

Claremont Graduate University   1998 — 2000
MA, Literature and Film

University of California, Berkeley   1993 — 1995
BA, English

University of California, Los Angeles   1991 — 1993
English

Experience
Current consulting projects:   January 2009 - Present
Merry Media, Inc.   February 2003 - Present
Radix  2012 - 2014
Collecta   August 2010 - November 2010
Project Leg Up   September 2008 - September 2009
DS Ventures   August 2007 - September 2008
City of El Segundo Cable   January 2007 - August 2007
CBS News  June 2002 - November 2002
Hill & Knowlton   November 2000 - January 2001
Public Broadcasting Service  October 2000 - November 2000

Skills
Media Analysis, Blogging, Promotional, Digital Media, Intelligent Agents, Media Relations, Journalism, Editing, Content Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Creative Direction, Creative Writing, Television, New Media, Entertainment, Public Speaking, Start-ups, Marketing, Broadcast, Public Relations, Leadership, Brand Management, Strategy

Education
Florida State University   1993 — 1997
BS, PR, Communications and English

Experience
Forester Public Relations   January 2009 - Present
Premiere Networks, Inc.   February 1998 - January 2009
Hill & Knowlton   September 1995 - February 1998

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Radio, Strategic Communications, New Media, Advertising, Publicity, Broadcast, Event Management, Digital Media, Corporate Communications, Editing, Integrated Marketing, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Internal Communications, Strategic Public..., Talent Management

Education
California State University-Northridge   1990 — 1995
B.A. Speech Communications

Experience
SKYLABS   May 2014 - Present
Einstein Emerging Leaders   April 2011 - Present
Makovsky  September 2011 - May 2014
National Football League  October 2007 - June 2009
Hill & Knowlton   October 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media, Sales, Leadership, Media Relations, Digital Strategy, Corporate Communications, Business Development, Brand Management, New Media, Market Research, Crisis Communications, Product Development, Innovation Management, Product Marketing, Innovation Consulting

Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School   2009 — 2011
MBA

University of Pennsylvania   2001 — 2005
BA, Annenberg School of Communications

Experience
Cisco Systems  February 2012 - Present
Hill & Knowlton   October 2009 - February 2012
The Railway Association of Canada   February 2007 - October 2009
Office of the Minister of Finance  August 2004 - January 2006
Office of the Minister of Industry   2001 - 2003

Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Public Policy, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategic Planning, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Government, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Social..., Strategy, Business Strategy, Public Speaking, Messaging, Social Media, Business Development, Marketing Strategy

Education
Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management   2008 — 2010
Masters, Business Administration

The University of British Columbia   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Honours Political Science

Experience
Nella House LLC   2012 - Present
ColorComm: Women of Color in Communications   June 2012 - 2013
Guardian Six Consulting   2012 - 2013
American Security Project  2010 - 2011
Hill & Knowlton   2009 - 2010
Hill & Knowlton   2008 - 2009
Teach for America  2007 - 2008
Spelman College  2005 - 2006
Spelman College  2004 - 2006

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Publicity, Communications Strategy, Media Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Editing, Strategy, Management, Nonprofits, Crisis Communications, Leadership, Corporate Communications

Education
Georgetown University   2007 — 2009
Master's, Public Relations, Corporate Communications

Spelman College   2003 — 2007
B.A., Philosophy, Spanish

Experience
The Dinges Gang, LTD   March 2002 - Present
Burson-Marsteller  1996 - 2002
Hill & Knowlton   1994 - 1996

Skills
Message Development, Media Relations, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Publicity, Politics, Sports, Grassroots Organizing, Sports Marketing, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Marketing Communications, Reputation Management, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Reputation

Education
Northwestern University   1984 — 1986
MSJ, Journalism

Wesleyan University   1977 — 1981
BA, American Politics & American Literature

Francis W. Parker School   1963 — 1977

Experience
Molloy College  September 2015 - Present
Swiss International Air Lines  May 2004 - Present
Swissair  1998 - 2002
Hill & Knowlton   1996 - 1998

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Speech Writing, News writing, Teaching, Team-oriented, Internal & External..., Crisis Communications, Crisis Communications..., Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Content Management, Web Content, News Writing, Integrated Marketing, Editing, Journalism, Blogging, Copy Editing, Magazines, Content Strategy, Press Releases, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Video Production, Project Management, Strategic Communications, Marketing Copy, Internal Communications, Proofreading, Multimedia, Editorial, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Messaging, News Anchoring, Message Development, Broadcast Television, Customer Satisfaction, Broadcast Journalism, Unified Messaging, Crisis Management

Education
Northwestern University   1982 — 1983
MSJ, Journalism

SUNY Cortland
BA, English, PE, Journalism

Columbia University in the City of New York
British Literature Studies

Marymont/Adelphi/Iona
NY State Teacher Certification

Experience
Town of Lakeville   April 2013 - Present
Law Office of Aaron Burke, P.C.   January 2007 - Present
Clerc & Associates, P.C.   January 2007 - July 2011
Clerc & Associates, P.C.   November 2005 - January 2007
Clerc & Associates   July 2003 - November 2005
Navionics  1999 - 2002
Hill & Knowlton   1998 - 1999

Skills
short sale negotiation, Small Business, Residential Homes, Land Use Law, Legal Writing, Courts, Mediation, Real Estate Transactions, Short Sales, Real Estate, Sellers, Mortgage Lending, Legal Assistance, Customer Service, Property Law, Legal Research

Education
New England School of Law   2002 — 2005
JD, Law

Framingham State University   1991 — 1994
BA, Communications, English

Experience
Hyde Communications Consulting   October 2012 - Present
American Society for Microbiology  1990 - 2012
Hill & Knowlton   1989 - 1990
International Medical News Group  1972 - 1982

Skills
Editing, Strategic Communications, Media Studies, Publications, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Event Management, Social Media, Newsletters, Press Releases, Public Relations, Media Training, Event Planning, Research, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Volunteer Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Video Production, Integrated Marketing, New Media, Content Development, Web Content, Leadership, Public Speaking, Nonprofits

Education
The George Washington University
Web Development and Web Design Curriculum

George Mason University
MBA, Marketing / International Communications, GPA 4.0

Indiana University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Bloomington
Comparative literature

Miami University
BA cum laude, Zoology (Pre-Medical Studies with Chemistry minor)

Experience
Great Camp Sagamore  October 2011 - Present
The Vanderbilt Agency   April 1987 - Present
Shakespeare on the Sound  2007 - 2009
Hill & Knowlton   1987 - 1990
Carl Byoir & Associates  1980 - 1987
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, New York   1979 - 1980

Skills
Crisis Management, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Non-profits, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Writing, Fundraising, Crisis Communications, Public Speaking, Performance Management, Speech Writing, Special Events, Volunteer Management, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Event Management, Copywriting, Promotions, Advertising, Board Development, Editing, Strategic Communications, Program Management, Nonprofits, Interviews, Community Outreach, Blogging, Publicity, Social Media, Marketing, Leadership, Community Development, Reputation Management, Communication Training, Spokesperson, Message Development, Corporate Social...

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   1969 — 1971

Buckly, Browning, Le Rosey, Suffield Academy, Loyola High School

Experience
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada  October 2013 - Present
Dibert Consulting Inc.   February 2013 - Present
MEDEC  January 2012 - Present
MEDEC  2003 - January 2012
Hill & Knowlton   2002 - 2003
GlaxoSmithKline  1995 - 2002
The Institute for Work & Health   1993 - 1995
Ontario Premier’s Councils (Ontario Ministry of Health)   1991 - 1993

Skills
Strategic Planning, Strategy, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Policy, Business Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospitals, Capital Equipment, Market Access, Government, Lifesciences, Commercialization, Health Economics, Product Launch, Market Development, ISO 13485, Biotechnology, Healthcare Information..., Hardware Diagnostics, Cardiology, Diabetes, Global Marketing, Urology, Sales Effectiveness, Oncology, Life Sciences

Education
Ivey Business School at Western University   1989 — 1991
Master of Business Administration

Fanshawe College   1979 — 1981
Diploma in Respiratory Therapy

University of Waterloo   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science Degree in Honours Kinesiology

Experience
Havas PR   April 2015 - Present
Fleishman-Hillard  July 2011 - March 2015
Euro RSCG Life PR   June 2004 - July 2011
Hill & Knowlton   2001 - 2004
SCIENS Worldwide PR   1998 - 2001

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   1995 — 1999
BS, Marketing & Advertising

Experience
Commonground/ MGS  January 2015 - Present
Jaded Communications   January 2013 - Present
DDB Chicago  August 2011 - January 2013
DDB  July 2007 - August 2011
Hill & Knowlton   2004 - 2007
rbb Public Relations  2001 - 2004

Skills
Internal Communications, Public Relations, Reputation Management, Speech Writing, Leadership, Social Media, Brand Management, Strategy, Marketing, Event Management

Education
Clark Atlanta University   1997 — 2001
BA in Communications/Media, Public Relations

Experience
Francis Lewis High School  July 2013 - Present
Dorad Communications   January 2009 - July 2013
Xenon Consulting Inc.   February 2010 - December 2010
Clifford Chance  September 2006 - November 2008
Securities Industry Automation Corp (SIAC)   October 2000 - August 2006
Hill & Knowlton   1999 - 2000
TSI Communications  1998 - 1999

Skills
Newsletters, Brochures, Media Relations, Social Media, Press Releases, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Management, Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Writing, Lesson Planning, Teaching, Secondary Education

Education
Hofstra University   2010 — 2012
Masters of Education, Secondary Education - Social Studies & Special Education

Columbia Law School   1993 — 1996
JD, Law

New York University   1987 — 1992
BA, Political Science, Psychology, Economics

Experience
Ecolab  January 2011 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company  December 2008 - December 2010
The Coca-Cola Company  September 2002 - December 2008
The Coca-Cola Company  March 2000 - September 2003
The Coca-Cola Company  April 2002 - March 2003
The Coca-Cola Company  April 1996 - March 2000
Shandwick  March 1985 - January 1996
Hill & Knowlton   August 1983 - February 1985
Bristol-Myers Squibb  May 1981 - August 1983

Skills
Executive Communications, Issues Management, Speech Writing, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Communication Training, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Reputation Management, Public Affairs, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Integrated Marketing, Spokesperson, Leadership, Press Releases, Messaging, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Creative Direction, Communications Planning, Editing, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Social Media, Business Strategy, Writing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1980 — 1981
MS, Journalism

St. Olaf College   1976 — 1980
BA, English

Experience
Sutter Health  February 2015 - Present
Sutter Health Plus  December 2013 - Present
Sutter Health  September 2012 - December 2013
Paolinelli & Associates, Inc.   January 2003 - September 2012
The Beryl Companies  April 2002 - November 2003
Salu Inc  2000 - 2002
Salu Inc. (SkinStore.com)   2000 - 2002
Hill & Knowlton   October 1997 - December 1999
Access Health, Inc.   1993 - 1997
Sutter Health  1990 - 1993

Skills
Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Planning, Managed Care, Customer Relations, Market Research, New Business Development, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Process Improvement, Public Relations, Customer Service, Change Management, Business Process..., Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, Team Building, Call Center, Business Analysis

Education
California State University-Sacramento   1981 — 1987
BA, MBA, Communications and Business Adminstration

Experience
a girl named fred design + communication   September 2008 - Present
Ballard Power Systems  January 2004 - May 2007
Hill & Knowlton   January 2001 - November 2004
Royal Bank of Canada  1998 - 2000
Strategic Objectives  1995 - 1998
United Way of Greater Toronto  1993 - 1995

Skills
Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Strategic Communications, Corporate Branding, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Media Relations, Creative Direction, InDesign, Blogging, Photography, Brand Development, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking

Education
Emily Carr University of Art and Design   2007 — 2008
Diploma, Graphic Design

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   1992 — 1992
Graduate Diploma, Corporate Communications

Queen's University   1985 — 1989
BA, Political Studies

Experience
M Booth  May 2015 - Present
The ALS Association  2014 - Present
PAN Communications  August 2014 - March 2015
Cone Communications  March 2008 - August 2014
Bratskeir & Company  September 2006 - March 2008
Ketchum Public Relations  March 2000 - September 2006
Levi Strauss & Co.   September 1997 - March 2000
Ketchum  March 1993 - September 1997
Hill & Knowlton   January 1992 - March 1993
The Children's Hospital  January 1989 - January 1992

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Publicity, Public Relations, Entertainment, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Cause Marketing, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, Press Releases, Message Development, Corporate Social..., Internal Communications, Spokesperson, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Education
Emerson College
Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
Toft Capital Properties, LLC   February 2009 - Present
Schindler  September 2007 - January 2009
HSBC  April 2006 - February 2007
Cision  2005 - 2006
Underwriters Laboratories  2002 - 2004
NU IMC   2000 - 2001
Hill & Knowlton   1996 - 1999

Skills
Branding, Corporate Communications, Data Analysis, Internal Communications, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Leadership Development, Strategic Communications, Team Management

Education
Northwestern University   2000 — 2002
MS, Integrated Marketing

Denison University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

Wayland Academy

Experience
humanplus   November 2011 - Present
MP Solutions Kft   March 2011 - September 2011
HILL International  March 2008 - October 2010
ESZA Kht.   January 2007 - November 2007
Mobilitás National Youth Service   April 2005 - December 2006
Hill & Knowlton   March 1998 - December 2002

Skills
HR Consulting, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Performance Management, Executive Search, Organizational..., Assessment Center, Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Change Management

Education
Corvinus University of Budapest   2006 — 2010
postgraduate, Human Resources

Corvinus University of Budapest   1991 — 1997
Msc, International Relations and Economics

Experience
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide  December 2006 - July 2014
Hill & Knowlton   2004 - 2005
Fleishman-Hillard  1999 - 2002
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide  1995 - 1999

Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Message Development, Crisis Communications, Crisis Management, Reputation Management, Public Policy, Politics, Corporate Communications, Speech Writing, Grassroots Organizing, International Relations, Spokesperson, Strategy, Legislative Relations, Grassroots

Education
Florida State University
B.S., Political Science

Experience
Gartner  February 2015 - Present
Women Presidents Organization  March 2014 - Present
Ottawa Jewish Community School   October 2013 - September 2015
Boomerang Kids Franchise Corporation   April 2007 - August 2015
Executive Management Consulting  September 2007 - February 2015
The Minto Group  October 2010 - May 2013
Hill & Knowlton   January 2004 - September 2007
IBM (previously PwC Consulting)   September 2001 - January 2004
PwC Consulting  March 1998 - September 2001
Animatics Interactive  January 1995 - March 1998

Skills
Change Management, Speech Writing, Large Group Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Training Delivery, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Organizational..., Business Process..., Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Small Business..., Presentation Development, Merger Communications, Culture Change, Restructuring, Corporate Governance, Internet Governance, Talent Management, SAP Implementation, Shareholder Agreements, Acquisitions, Selling Businesses, Lease Negotiations, High Performance..., Business Development, Mergers, Workshop Facilitation, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training, Coaching, Business Strategy, Organizational Design, Internal Communications, Business Transformation, Consulting, Market Research, Marketing, Project Planning, Personnel Management, Leadership, Management, Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Project Management

Education
Concordia University   1992 — 1995
Bachelor Arts, Specialization Broadcast Communications, Major Political Science, Minor French

Cottey College   1990 — 1992
Liberal Arts, Major Communications

Experience
Avis  1997 - 2000
General Electric  1991 - 1996
Hill & Knowlton   1983 - 1991
PNC Financial Services  1985 - 1987

Skills
Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Communications, Event Management

Education
Duquesne University

Experience
Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants  December 2010 - December 2011
Envirosell  January 2010 - September 2010
Envirosell  October 2009 - January 2010
Hill & Knowlton   February 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Facebook, Market Research

Education
George Brown College   2007 — 2009
Special Events and Tourism

Huron University College   2003 — 2007

Branksome Hall

Experience
Intercom  June 2014 - Present
Atlassian  March 2013 - May 2014
Hill & Knowlton   April 2010 - March 2013

Skills
Product Launch, Strategic Communications, Mobile Devices, Analyst Relations, Business Strategy, Press Releases, Program Management, Sales, Media Relations, Marketing, Strategy, Influencer Marketing, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Research, Crisis Communications, Industry Analyst...

Education
Claremont McKenna College   2005 — 2009

Experience
Evoke Strategy   January 2014 - Present
Hill & Knowlton   April 1999 - October 2010
The Innovation Groups   1997 - 1999
DWJ Television  1996 - 1997

Skills
Message Development, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Reputation Management, Crisis Communications, Communications Planning, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Social Media, Social Networking, Public Relations, Newsletters, Publicity, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Speech Writing, Marketing

Education
Florida State University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/creative writing; Political Science minor

Lakeland High School

Experience
The Brand AMP  January 2013 - Present
Leader Enterprises  May 2011 - December 2012
Hill & Knowlton   August 2005 - May 2011
Lost Dog Communications   June 2001 - July 2005

Skills
Media Relations, Social Media, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Public Relations

Education
California State University-Long Beach   1998 — 2001
BA, Journalism, Economics

Experience
Torie Rynning PR   December 2014 - Present
GreenRubino  July 2011 - November 2014
Wilson Public Relations  November 2010 - July 2011
Waggener Edstrom  August 2010 - November 2010
The Fearey Group  April 2010 - August 2010
Puget Sound Surgical Center  August 2009 - April 2010
City of Spokane  January 2009 - May 2009
Hill & Knowlton   September 2008 - December 2008
Publicis Consultants  July 2008 - September 2008
Walt Disney World  March 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Press Releases, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Facebook, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Advertising

Education
Gonzaga University   2007 — 2009
A&S, Public Relations

Central Washington University   2005 — 2007
Communications, Art

Bothell High School

Experience
Incyte  August 2015 - Present
Novartis  March 2015 - August 2015
GSK  March 2014 - March 2015
GlaxoSmithKline  September 2013 - March 2014
Vox Medica  March 2009 - June 2013
Dorland Global  March 2005 - January 2009
Chandler Chicco Agency  April 2004 - March 2005
CPR Worldwide   November 2000 - March 2004
Hill & Knowlton   May 1999 - November 2000
New York City Department of Health, Lead Poisoning Prevention Program   August 1988 - June 1999

Skills
Media Relations, Internal Communications, Integrated Marketing, Crisis Communications, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Healthcare, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media, Brand Development, Marketing, Social Media, Press Releases, Message Development, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Communication Training, Crisis Management, New Business Development, Reputation Management, Newsletters, Account Management, Publicity, Digital Strategy, Management, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Brand Management, Direct Mail, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Relationship Marketing

Education
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health   1996 — 1998
MPH, Sociomedical Science - Health Promotion/Disease Prevention

St. Thomas University   1994 — 1996
Master of Science (MS), Mental Health Counseling

University of Miami   1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology/Sociology

Experience
VML  June 2015 - Present
Freelance  August 2014 - Present
Interbrand  April 2013 - August 2014
360i  December 2012 - March 2013
360i  May 2011 - November 2012
360i  June 2010 - May 2011
Hill & Knowlton   May 2009 - June 2010
Hill & Knowlton   May 2008 - May 2009
Hill & Knowlton   June 2007 - May 2008
Sales & Marketing Management magazine  January 2007 - March 2007

Skills
Community Management, Facebook, Social Media, Copywriting, Content Management, New Media, Blogging, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Editing, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Management, Writing, Journalism, Photoshop, Content Creation, Consumer Insights, Press Releases, Social Media Monitoring, Marketing Communications, Supervisory Experience, Consulting, Social Media Measurement, Copy Editing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Editorial, Strategy, Marketing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2006 — 2007
MS, Journalism

Saint Joseph's University   2002 — 2006
BA, English

Experience
Brower, Miller & Cole   January 2015 - Present
Brower, Miller & Cole   January 2011 - Present
Hill & Knowlton   October 2008 - February 2011
NETworks Presentations  2005 - 2007
WWAY News Channel 3  2003 - 2004

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Writing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Press Releases, Publicity, Event Management, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Social Media Marketing, Crisis Communications, Facebook, Social Networking, Cision, Blogging, Advertising, Sponsorship, Email Marketing, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Event Planning, Copy Editing

Education
The American University of Paris
M.A., Global Communications

East Carolina University
BS, Communications

Experience
Carnegie Mellon University  September 2014 - March 2015
Edelman  May 2012 - January 2014
Yale University  October 2009 - December 2011
The Coca-Cola Company  January 2006 - March 2009
EDS  2000 - 2005
Ford Motor Company  1998 - 2000
The Ford Motor Company  1995 - 1998
GCI Jennings - Grey Group   1994 - 1995
Hill & Knowlton   1990 - 1995
IBM  1980 - 1990

Skills
Social Media, Media Relations, Stakeholder Relations, Public Policy, IR, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Issues Management, Writing, Marketing Communications, Community Relations, Press Releases, Copywriting, Reputation Management, Editing, Speech Writing, Public Speaking, Journalism, Community Outreach, Communications Strategy, Social Networking, Communications Planning, Digital Strategy, Crisis Management, Reputation, Spokesperson, Facebook, Public Affairs, Integrated Marketing, Communication Training, Community Development, Corporate Branding, Marketing, Brand Development, Leadership, Publicity, Politics, International Relations, Thought Leadership, Corporate Social..., Newsletters, Blogging, Content Development, New Media, Message Development, Advertising, Content Strategy

Education
Duke University - Fuqua School of Business   1996 — 1996
Executive Education, Marketing

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   1966 — 1970
BA, Journalism

Experience
Ogilvy Public Relations  June 2014 - Present
MSLGROUP  April 2012 - April 2014
Stanton Public Relations & Marketing   May 2009 - April 2012
Hill & Knowlton   May 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Reputation Management, Insurance, Professional Services, Asset Management, Executive Visibility, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Management, Corporate Communications, Message Development, New Business Development, Crisis Management, Thought Leadership, Leadership, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Communication Training, Speech Writing, Publicity, Messaging, Integrated Marketing, Public Affairs, Spokesperson, Reputation, Communications Planning, Marketing Communications, Media Studies, Corporate Social..., Content Development, Investor Relations, Positioning, Content Strategy, Analyst Relations, Business Development, Social Media Measurement, Corporate Branding

Education
Fordham University   1996 — 1998
MA, English

Sacred Heart University   1994 — 1996
BA, English

Experience
Adobe  April 2014 - Present
PHD  September 2013 - April 2014
The Garage Team Mazda  July 2012 - August 2013
Hill & Knowlton   November 2011 - July 2012
Avid Exposure   February 2009 - June 2011

Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Digital Media, Event Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Press Kits, Publicity, Event Planning, Market Research, Special Events, DoubleClick, Media Planning, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, New Media, Social Networking, Mobile Advertising, DFA, Digital Media..., Negotiation, Trafficking, Traditional Media, OOH, Outdoor Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Marketing, Internal Communications, Integrated Marketing, Media Buying, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Media Strategy, comScore, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Sponsorship

Education
California State University-Long Beach   2006 — 2011
B.A., Journalism

Holy Names High School

Julia Morgan School for Girls

Experience
Independent Public Relations Consultant  June 2015 - Present
Nielsen  January 2015 - June 2015
Johnson Publishing Company  June 2013 - January 2015
Hill & Knowlton   April 2007 - May 2013
Chicago's Young & Powerful for Obama   April 2012 - January 2013
Weber Shandwick  October 2006 - February 2007
Ch'rewd Marketing and Promotions   July 2005 - September 2006
Slang Music Group   2004 - 2005
Atlantic Records  June 2002 - December 2004
ABJ Community Services  2004 - 2004

Skills
Event Planning, Promotions, Media Relations, Public Relations, Event Management, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Publicity, Writing, Event Marketing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Message Development, Guerrilla Marketing, Experiential Marketing, Community Relations, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Competitive Analysis, Research, Marketing, Social Networking, Creative Direction, Relationship Marketing, Journalism, Proposal Writing, Brand Development, Interviews, Radio, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Fundraising, Facebook, Copywriting, Nonprofits

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2003 — 2007
Master of Arts Management, Arts, Entertainment and Media Management

Dillard University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management and the Arts with a Minor in Mass Communications

Whitney Young H.S.   1995 — 1999

Experience
Cañada College  August 2015 - Present
Springs Construction Co.   May 2003 - Present
Hill & Knowlton   June 1998 - May 2003
Oracle  1989 - 1998
Ashton-Tate  1985 - 1989

Skills
Aging In Place, Interior Design, Color Consultation, Green Building, Kitchen Design, Bath Design, Sustainable Design, Space-planning, Floor Plans, Residential Design, Lighting, Cabinetry, Renovation, Flooring, Sustainability, Kitchen & Bath Design, Design Research, Public Relations, Lighting Design, Universal Design, FF&E, Green, Kitchen, Aging in Place, Designs, Furnishings, Space planning, Furniture, Window Treatments, Paint, Concept Design, Custom Furniture, Rendering, Finish, Draperies, Home Staging, Finish Selections, Color Schemes, Hand Drafting, Elevations, Window Coverings, Commercial Design, Upholstery, Blinds, Drawing, Bedding, 20/20 Design, Sketching, Tiles, Countertops

Education
Cañada College   2002 — 2005
AA

Pepperdine University   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts

City of San Carlos Parks & Rec

Experience
CK Communications  May 2000 - Present
DEMACO   August 1998 - April 2000
Watermark Strategic Communications   July 1997 - August 1998
Hill & Knowlton   May 1996 - July 1997

Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Public Speaking, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Writing, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Editing, New Business Development, Excel, Team Building, Proposal Writing, Photoshop, Web Design, Copywriting, Press Releases, Research, Corporate Communications, Fundraising, Internal Communications, PowerPoint, Word, Digital Marketing, HTML, Problem Solving, Newsletters, Management, Creative Direction, Media Planning, Microsoft Excel

Education
Florida State University   1992 — 1996
Bachelors, Public Relations

Hoover Jr. High

Hoover Jr. High

Hoover Jr. High

Experience
GHS Aviation Group - Washington D.C.   January 2012 - Present
Friar Tux Shop  October 1991 - December 2011
Hill & Knowlton   September 1990 - October 1991
Valley View School District  1987 - 1990

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Marketing, Strategy, New Business Development, Event Planning, Account Management, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Advertising, Project Management, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Retention, Hospitality, Marketing Management, Customer Acquisition, Corporate Branding

Education
Chapman University
MBA Classes - Current

Marywood College
MS, Counselor Education

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
BS, Education

Experience
42West LLC   January 2009 - Present
Solebury Communications Group LLC   September 2007 - January 2009
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide  January 2007 - July 2007
Hill & Knowlton   June 2004 - August 2006
GCI Group  May 2000 - July 2004
Makovsky & Company  1997 - 2000

Skills
Public Relations, Entertainment, Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Leadership, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Management, Social Networking, Training, Film, Social Media Marketing, Publicity

Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Colorado State University-Global Campus
Master of Science (M.S.), Organizational Leadership and Human Resources Management

Harvard Business School
Leadership in Professional Services

Scarsdale High School

Experience
Bezos Family Foundation   November 2013 - May 2015
Parent Revolution  July 2012 - October 2013
Washington Education Association  March 2009 - June 2012
Clean Water Action  August 2008 - March 2009
Democratic National Committee  March 2008 - August 2008
John Edwards for President  April 2007 - February 2008
Best Friends Animal Society  January 2006 - January 2007
David Phelps & Associates   January 2001 - January 2006
Hill & Knowlton   November 1999 - August 2000
Software & Information Industry Association  May 1997 - November 1999

Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Press Releases, Fundraising, Political Campaigns, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Politics, Community Outreach, Speech Writing, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Web Content, Political Consulting, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, New Media, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Government, Public Policy, Event Management, Facebook, Coalitions, Writing, Social Networking, Message Development, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Volunteer Management, Editing, Advertising, Campaign Management, Non-profits, Communications Strategy, Political Communication, Grassroots Organizing, Messaging, Copywriting, Online Communications, Government Relations, Community Relations, Budgeting, Promotions, Copy Editing, Motivational Speaking

Education
Flinders University   1973 — 1977
B.Ed & B.Arts, Education, English Literature, American Studies

Experience
Union Gas  June 2013 - Present
Infrastructure Ontario  April 2010 - May 2013
Ministry of Infrastruture   August 2009 - April 2010
Stephen Price & Associates   December 2004 - September 2008
Rogers Wireless  2004 - 2004
Government of Ontario  2001 - 2003
Hill & Knowlton   2001 - 2001

Skills
Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Media Relations, Communications Planning, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Reputation Management, Spokesperson, Public Affairs, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Event Management, Government, Corporate Social..., Crisis Management, Event Planning, Public Policy, Publicity

Education
University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education   2008 — 2009
B.Ed., Primary/Junior Education

Centennial College   2000 — 2001
Certificate, Corporate Communications

University of Toronto   1998 — 2000
BA, Art History/English

Experience
The Corkery Group  July 2013 - Present
Hill & Knowlton   February 2009 - September 2012
Family Health International  September 2007 - June 2008
Catholic Medical Mission Board  June 2007 - August 2007
The World Bank  May 2002 - August 2005
ARD German Television   September 2001 - February 2002

Skills
Crisis Communications, Media Relations, International Relations, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Nonprofits, Public Relations

Education
Duke University   2005 — 2007
MA, International Development Policy

The George Washington University   1997 — 2001
BA, International Affairs

Experience
I2G Consulting   2012 - Present
United Technologies  2010 - June 2012
General Electric  2009 - 2010
General Electric  2006 - 2009
Honeywell  August 2004 - August 2006
Hill & Knowlton   July 1998 - July 2004
Self-employed  1996 - 1997

Skills
Strategy, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Corporate Communications, Business Strategy, Lobbying, Public Relations, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Media Relations, Italian, French, Crisis Communications, European Union, Training, English, Crisis Management, External funding, Politics, Corporate Social..., Government Relations, Business incentives, Issues Management, Contract Negotiation, Public Speaking, Spanish, International Business, Speech Writing, Multicultural, Policy, Policy Analysis, Funding, Grants, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Incentives, Strategy Development, Grant Writing, Grant Preparation, Language Proficiency, Writing, Legislative Relations, New Business Development

Education
College of Europe   1997 — 1998
MA

Fondazione di Ricerche e Studi Internazionali   1995 — 1997

Università di Pisa   1992 — 1997
Political Sciences - International relations

Experience
Golin  November 2014 - Present
GolinHarris  October 2011 - November 2014
Hill & Knowlton   July 2010 - November 2011
Hill & Knowlton   November 2008 - July 2010
Hill & Knowlton   September 2006 - November 2008
Weber Shandwick Worldwide  July 2006 - September 2006
Weber Shandwick Worldwide  March 2006 - July 2006
Fox Searchlight Pictures  May 2004 - August 2004
Mercer Human Resource Consulting  May 2003 - September 2003

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Event Planning, Crisis Communications, Community Outreach, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Proposal Writing, Internal Communications, Content Development, Publicity, Reputation Management

Education
Denison University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts

Lorenzo de' Medici University   2003 — 2003

Experience
Apple  December 2011 - Present
Edelman  January 2008 - November 2011
Laszlo Systems  July 2007 - November 2007
APCO Worldwide  September 2006 - July 2007
Time Inc.  September 2005 - December 2005
Hill & Knowlton   June 2005 - August 2005
Danielides Communications   January 2005 - May 2005
KTVU Fox Channel Two News   June 2004 - August 2004
Rainbow Media (NBC HDTV)   February 2004 - May 2004

Skills
Social Media, Media Relations

Education
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications; Journalism

Experience
EdgePoint Wealth Management   May 2014 - Present
Green Shield Canada  March 2012 - May 2014
Medavie Blue Cross  April 2011 - March 2012
Arrowsmith School   July 2010 - April 2011
Canadian Life and Health Association   April 2005 - August 2009
Investigative Services   January 2002 - March 2005
Hill & Knowlton   January 2001 - December 2001
IDRC  January 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Writing, Newsletters, Editing, Insurance, Public Speaking, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Government Relations, Policy Analysis, Photoshop, Web Content Management, Lobbying, Social Media, Press Releases, Strategy, Strategic Planning

Education
Carleton University   1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and English

Western University   2014 — 2015
Professional Certificatie in Communications and Public Relations, Communications and Public Relations

Algonquin College   1997 — 1999
Diploma, Library and Information Technology

Experience
Johns Hopkins University  2011 - Present
Zeno Group  May 2007 - August 2010
Zeno Group  May 2007 - January 2010
Hill & Knowlton   January 2006 - April 2007
Hill & Knowlton   May 2005 - August 2005

Education
George Mason University
B.A., Communications with concentration in Public Relations

Experience
Plainsboro Public Library  2008 - Present
Princetonart.com   2001 - 2008
Scarpellino Studio   1986 - 1997
Hill & Knowlton   1982 - 1986

Skills
Watercolor

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   1977 — 1981
BFA, Graphic Design

RBC

Experience
ITC Holdings Corp.  May 2015 - Present
ITC Holdings Corp.  April 2014 - April 2015
ITC Holdings Corp.  June 2012 - March 2014
Detroit Science Center  January 2009 - December 2011
Detroit Science Center  October 2002 - December 2008
Detroit Science Center  January 2002 - September 2002
Stratacomm  April 2000 - December 2001
Hill & Knowlton   June 1997 - March 2000
CRE Marcom  June 1996 - March 1997

Education
Franklin College

Experience
KYNE  2009 - Present
Hill & Knowlton   2006 - 2009
GCI Health  2001 - 2006
Cofiniti  2000 - 2001
Makovsky  1999 - 2000
Dillon Consultants   1996 - 1999
Walsh PR   1996 - 1996

Skills
Reputation Management, Crisis Communications, Media Studies, Public Affairs, Message Development, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Communications Planning, Speech Writing, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Reputation, Public Relations, Public Policy, Strategy, Communication Training, Spokesperson, Analyst Relations, Internal Communications

Education
University College Dublin   1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree (BA), History, Politics

Dublin Institute of Technology   2008 — 2009
Master's Degree (MA), Public Relations

Colaiste Eoin   1985 — 1991
High School

Experience
Lute & Company   1995 - Present
Burson-Marsteller  1993 - 1995
Hill & Knowlton   1989 - 1993
LAC Minerals   1988 - 1989
Irving Bank of Canada   1985 - 1987
Wood Gundy  1983 - 1985
The Financial Post  1981 - 1983
Financial Times of Canada   1979 - 1981

Education
Carleton University   1972 — 1977
Journalism

Queen's University
History

Experience
United Nations Global Compact  March 2004 - Present
Hill & Knowlton   October 1999 - July 2003

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2003 — 2005
MPA

Georgetown University   1991 — 1995
BS, Finance, International Business

St. Paul's School   1987 — 1991

Experience
Fox College  February 2004 - Present
Hill & Knowlton   February 2001 - February 2004
Kemper Lesnik   1998 - 2001
International Academy of Merchandising & Design   1995 - 1998
DePaul University  1989 - 1996
University of Illinois at Chicago  1992 - 1995

Skills
Staff Development, Public Speaking, Program Management, College Teaching, Customer Service, Career Development, Higher Education, Editing, Project Planning, Nonprofits, Teaching, Social Media, Event Planning, Resume Writing, Training, Message Development, Public Affairs, Communication Training, Crisis Communications, Reputation Management, Information Technology, Library Science, Information Science, Research, Instructional Design, Community Outreach, Adult Education

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1996 — 2005
M.S., Library and Information Science

University of Illinois at Chicago   1992 — 1994
M.A., English Literature

DePaul University   1988 — 1992
B.A., English

Experience
Roche Canada  November 2008 - Present
Thornley Fallis Communications  February 2007 - September 2008
Hill & Knowlton   2007 - 2008

Education
Cornell University   2000 — 2004

Experience
Protegrity Advisors, LLC   January 2014 - March 2015
Accretive, LLC  July 2012 - October 2013
Winston & Strawn LLP  September 1998 - July 2012
HILL & KNOWLTON   1992 - 1995

Education
Fordham University School of Law   1995 — 1998
Juris Doctor, Law

Wellesley College   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Palm Strategies   December 1996 - Present
Committee For Open Democracy   April 2012 - October 2012
Grayling  August 2010 - May 2011
United Soybean Board  2011 - 2011
International Oil Trading Company, LLC   October 2008 - August 2010
International Republican Institue   June 2005 - October 2008
Hill & Knowlton   1994 - 1996

Skills
Government Relations, International Relations, Politics, Strategic Communications, International Business, Public Relations, Media Production, Crisis Communications, Public Affairs, Press Releases, Public Policy, Marketing Communications, Lobbying, Russian, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Management, Internal Communications, Government, Corporate Communications, Diplomacy, International..., Corporate Social..., Crisis Management, Foreign Policy, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Foreign Affairs, Policy, NGOs, Political Science, European Union, Community Outreach, Political Communication, Political Campaigns, Strategy, Intercultural..., Fundraising, Economics, Speech Writing, Human Rights, Nonprofits, Economic Development, Emerging Markets, Capacity Building, Africa, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing

Education
Eastern Kentucky University
BBA, Business Administration

Experience
Hill & Knowlton   November 2006 - Present
The Zimmerman Agency  October 2005 - October 2006

Education
North Carolina State University   2010 — 2011
MAT, Elementary Education

Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies

University of South Florida

Experience
Edelman  July 2010 - Present
Hill & Knowlton   January 2009 - July 2010
Porter Novelli  October 1999 - January 2009

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Message Development, Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, Public Affairs, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Strategic Counsel, Corporate Social..., Press Releases, Public Policy

Education
Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences
BA, English Literature, Biochemistry

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Graduate Coursework in Macroeconomics

Experience
Habitat for Humanity International  October 2009 - Present
Lurma Rackley and Associates   June 2009 - December 2010
CARE  February 2002 - May 2009
Eddie Bauer  May 1998 - February 2002
Amnesty International  July 1995 - May 1998
Amnesty International USA  1995 - 1998
Hill & Knowlton   June 1993 - June 1995
District of Columbia Government  October 1979 - December 1990

Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Fundraising, Editing, Community Development, Crisis Management, Public Relations, Press Releases, Writing, Storytelling, Corporate Social..., Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Team Management, Newspapers, Publications, Public Speaking, Nonprofits

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1970 — 1970
Special Masters, Journalism

Clark Atlanta University
BA, English

Experience
Visa Inc.  January 2014 - Present
Visa Inc.  August 2006 - December 2013
Visa Inc.  April 2001 - July 2006
Urbane Alliance Solutions   September 1999 - April 2001
Hill & Knowlton   1998 - 1999
The Strategic Counsel  1995 - 1998

Skills
Mobile Payments, Electronic Payments, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Payment Card Processing, E-payments, Payments, Financial Services, Strategic Partnerships

Education
INSEAD   2008 — 2009
Strategic Negotiations, Business Management

Georgetown University   1994 — 1995
International Trade & Economics

Western University   1990 — 1994
Honors Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Maverick Pro Inc, DHL, 2RARE Entertainment,   February 2011 - Present
Hill & Knowlton   April 2010 - 2011
AOL, Tribune, Telemundo, Televisa, San Jose Mercury news,   2001 - 2010
Conde Nast Latin America   2006 - 2008
Univision  1999 - 2001

Education
Florida International University   2008 — 2009
Translations and Interpreting Courses

Universidad del Valle de México   1987 — 1991

Centro de Estudios Lomas

Centro de Estudios Lomas

Centro de Estudios Lomas

Experience
Ketchum  October 2000 - Present
Friedman Billings Ramsey  1998 - 2000
Robinson Lerer & Montgomery  1995 - 1998
Burson-Marsteller  1988 - 1995
Hill & Knowlton   1981 - 1988

Skills
Reputation Management, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Communication Training, Media Relations, Investor Relations

Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School   1997 — 1999
MBA

University of Virginia
BA, English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Kramer Sternberg   June 2011 - Present
Sitrick And Company  1990 - May 2011
Merrill Lynch Capital Markets Division   1987 - 1989
Hill & Knowlton   1985 - 1987
Burson-Marsteller/New York   1978 - 1985
Tenneco Chemicals Inc.   1970 - 1975

Skills
Strategic..., Consulting. Writing. ...

Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Industrial Relations

Experience
Major Bank, Chicago   December 2014 - Present
CCHHS   May 2013 - August 2014
Hawthorne Strategy Group llc   June 2012 - September 2012
small legal consultancy   February 2009 - 2010
Hill & Knowlton   May 2006 - December 2008
WTTW/Chicago PBS  2000 - 2002

Skills
Office management, Executive Assistant to..., Office Management, Event Planning, Administrative..., Organization, Executive..., Recruiting

Education
DePaul University
History, Pre-law