Description
PROFILE Seasoned Import/Export, Sales, Marketing and Public Affairs Professional with more than 20 years experience in import/export administration, sales/marketing, government affairs and public relations. Developer of successful positioning against emerging issues through expertise in: Import/Export Administration Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Leadership/Advocacy Consensus Building Leader Media Relations Legislative Affairs/Development Lobbying Executive Liaison/Consultant Strategic Counsel Corporate Communications Program Planning/Implementation Public/Corporate/Government Affairs SUMMARY * Multi-industry, multi-company reputation as an innovative, creative and proven professional with industry contacts and political and corporate relationships. * Comprehensive public relations, public affairs, government affairs, lobbying and related public and private sector liaison experience with multiple achievements. * Extensive knowledge of corporate goals and initiatives to work through planning, organizational leadership and consensus building. Substantial event and sponsorship experience. * Client interaction problem/opportunity identification and developing strategies utilized to drive operations and improve major project or program functions. * Establish and maintains positive working relationships with key staff, stakeholders and community leaders. * Exceptionally skilled in writing and persuasive communications, written/verbal, sensitive to cultural diversity. Good natured and calm under pressure.