Resume

professional experience

Communications and Strategic Relationships Consultant

September 2017 – Present, New York, NY

client

RED APPLE GROUP: a New York based, multi-billion-dollar conglomerate that owns and operates assets in the energy, real estate, finance and insurance and grocery stores

client

VERITAS PALM BEACH: Integrative health institute specializing in addictions and opioid abuse.

client

ACUMEN: Nonprofit global venture fund which supports socially driven entrepreneurs to alleviate poverty.

Charitable Navigator: help define, refine and accomplish philanthropic goals

Serve as liaison and point-of-contact with bank, municipal agency, and non-profit organization representatives

Fundraising, introduction of new donor pipeline (ACUMEN only)

Initiate co-branding opportunities; leverage engagement with political, municipal and corporate industries to generate goodwill, enhance perception and grow conglomerate brand visibility

Manage all aspects of conferences and events with which the principals are involved; serve as Representative

Draft editorials, correspondence and speeches, prepare presentation materials and internal briefings

Developed media strategies and Influence communication strategies

client

LIGHTHOUSE GUILD INTERNATIONAL (ORGANIZATION FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED)

Director External Affairs, Communications and Special Events

2006 – 2016, New York, NY and Palm Beach, Florida

Integrated Development, Marketing and External Relations to achieve enhanced brand image and assure consistent brand language in internal and external communications

Developed tools and content for event and communications platforms to create revenue, and donor-client value opportunities; led creative design, wrote copy, and enhanced on-line experience

Developed new program and interventional strategies and leveraged internal relationships to achieve goals

Prepared and managed project management strategies to deliver on-time, on-budget programs

Drove execution of multiple projects, special events and lead cross-collaborative teams

Created dossiers for internal reviews; coordinated meetings and reviews

Initiated and managed donor and fundraising annual benefits

Initiated public engagement opportunities and media exposure to ensure mission and goals reached key audiences; established media protocols and briefings

Provided media placements in print, broadcast and radio, to include: Financial Times, New York Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, CNN, FOX Business Network, Good Day New York

Collaborated with Board, Executives and Department heads to identify funding and advocacy opportunities

Served as spokesperson, communicating mission and establishing presence with key audiences

Facilitated strategic partnerships and managed relationships that resulted in multi-million-dollar gifts

Assisted in the cultural integration of two distinct organizations after the merger

Identified social sector news and industry trends for Executive response and outreach

Evaluated relationships and programmatic status to identify challenges and/or successes

Lead career management and development of direct reports

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