Results-driven communications professional. In-depth program management experience from conception to implementation through team development and leadership skills. Excel in managing multiple projects concurrently with strong detail, problem solving, and follow-through capabilities. Shape values, visions and goals; develop policies and programs that challenge and motivate. At ease with budget limitations, deadlines and high pressure situations. Recognized for decisive leadership and proven ability to face challenges head-on.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
(Confidential)	(Confidential)	9/2006 - Present

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Brooklyn College	Education	2004	Master Degree
SUNY Stony Brook	Public Policy	2002	Master Degree

Highlights:

• Assistant manager of public relations for 2006 Columbia University Nobel Laureates; 2006 Pulitzer Prize; Media reform panel featuring Walter Cronkite and the World Leaders Conference featuring Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly. • Managed public relations for Bob McManus, editor of the NY Post; Arianna Huffington of the Huffington Post; Daniel Pipes; Nat Hentoff; Commencement; Community Impact and Double Discovery Center. • Manage the monitoring of news relevant to Columbia University and its campaigns to provide correction or amplification where necessary as well as to ensure a comprehensive clipping service. • Develop, implement and sustain Columbia University media strategy with appropriate political awareness and sensitivity. Respond to media enquiries effectively and accurately ensuring that multi media exposure is in accordance with our policies and or directives.

Companies I like:

Robinson Lerer & Montgomery, NBA Cares, ESPN, BET, MTV

P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts.
Technology Solutions
Sales Support
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership

• Brand Development
• Public Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Crisis Managment
• Media Relations
• Press Officer

• Research and generate news coverage including writing and editing press releases, articles, briefings and statements for the media and key executives on high profile and confidential matters such as the Manhattanville expansion. • Cultivate and share best practice in areas including message development, media training, press review techniques, media guidelines, spokesperson training and image downloads. • Liaise with event managers, journalists and press officers to coordinate activities, fundraising and photo shoots in order to maximize media coverage. • Promote policies and positions of Columbia University and member groups to New York based media and national media in line with agreed procedures.