Experienced Public Relations Professional (Freelance Options considered)

Industry:	Public Relations
Occupation:	Management
Highlights:	To stay busy while I look for a full-time position, I've been hired to write about weddings: http://www.examiner.com/x-4629-NY-Bridal-Fashion-Examiner In the last 2 months I have a large following and have established myself as someone who brings information to brides and grooms.
Ideal Companies:	Nike, Nokia, Climbers.com, The Knot, Wedding Channel, Cambell, Coke, Snapple, Google, Facebook, Apple, Molton Brown, NBA, NFL, MBL, NHL
Education level:	Master
Will Relocate:	Yes
Location:	New York, NY

2/2007 - 10/2007

Ruder Finn

Manager

• Identify and capitalize on new business growth opportunities, building solid relationships and retaining client loyalty Marketed consulting services to major accounts including: Mitsubishi, Snapple, Seed Magazine, Northface, Kyocera Mita America, Perricone, Kinerase, Dial brands, EDS, Manhattan Software, Scirus.com (div of Reed Elsevier), Savant Protection, Ontella and NellyMoser • Developed on-line sales campaigns including 30-day and 90-day strategy plans for client Web site recommendations, link placements, newsletters, and on-line E-zines. • Researched, analyzed and executed various writing projects and client presentations

10/2006 - 2/2007

Creative Media Marketing

Director / VP

• Media Management and Public Relations • Handle all media-related endeavors for A-list Sports Stars and Music Celebrities • Organize and implement Special Events, Press Conferences, Tours and Photo Opportunities • Develop strategies, media goals and talking points, to insure that objectives are met • Greet, escort and announce high-profile celebrities, handlers, talent and camera crews through press interviews and red carpet events for outlets such as Access Hollywood, E! Online, Oprah, Rachael Ray, Elle, Vogue and the NY Times

4/2005 - 1/2007

FUSION PUBLIC RELATIONS

Manager

• Identify and capitalize on new business growth opportunities, building solid relationships and retaining client loyalty Researched, analyzed and executed various writing projects and client presentations

1/2002 - 3/2005

Sony/BMG Music Entertainment

Individual Contributor

• • Negotiated license agreements: a major bank for national customer promotion; a major toy manufacturer to distribute customized music product with toy license, a major perfume retailer for distribution of customized music product in connection with superstar artist’s perfume launch • Negotiated and drafted contracts with SMG clients, including manufacturing agreements for premiums, incentive/certificate programs, private label releases mail-order packages, reissues, DVD compilations, and lease-out contracts with off-labels and other third parties • Responsible for saving companies over $1M on various contracts due to attention to detail and aggressive negotiation • Handle all the contracts and legal affairs for launch programs for new products, new companies and services

2005

Master Degree

NYU

• Fundraising

1991

Master Degree

Oxford University

• International Law

1986

Bachelor Degree

St. John's University

• Communications

Public Relations, Media Specialist, MS Word, Excell, Social networking platforms, Photoshop, Power Point