Communications professional with 15+ years of experience in media relations, integrated marketing communications, program management and event management, with specific expertise in nonprofits and philanthropy. 10 years of experience in positioning and branding for executives and individuals as go-to experts. Demonstrates expertise leading internal and external, cross-functional teams of up to 20. Manages media relations in a high-energy environment, while concurrently managing stand-alone programs and a portfolio of grants. A strong commitment to 'making a difference" in an organization that impacts humanity. Voted as "Health Care Hero" by the Hartford Business Journal for giving a voice to health disparities through media partnerships and community relations.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
(Confidential)	Principal	7/2015 - Present
Connecticut Health Foundation	Senior Communications Officer	2/2005 - 7/2015
Institute for Community Research	Program Director, Urban Artists Initiative	3/1995 - 2/2005
Institute for Community Research	Associate Director of Communications	10/1993 - 7/2015

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Emerson College	Integrated Marketing Communications		Some College Units Completed Degree
University of Maryland	Business Admin/Marketing		Bachelor Degree

TYPE	TITLE	URL	DESCRIPTION
Website	Public Relations Society of America	media url	A nonprofit trade association for public relations and communications professionals.
Website	LinkedIn	media url	Business-oriented social networking service.
Website	McKinsey Insights	media url	Publication that provides their latest thinking on issues that matter most to business and management.

Highlights:

*Voted as a “Health Care Hero” by the Hartford Business Journal for giving voice to health disparities through media relations, PR strategies, community relations and advocacy. *Produced an award-winning, 55-page 10-year history report entitled, Shake the Very Foundation, which was recognized by the Awards for Publication Excellence. *Recognition from the Board of Directors and Founding Executive Director for “contributions to the outstanding and continued growth and development of ICR” – established the first communications office; increased staff from1 to 4; and developed the first website. *Received an award from the Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner for “untiring work to address HIV/AIDS” through advocacy, research dissemination, and community relations.

Companies I like:

Home Depot Foundation, Lowes, UPS Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation, ESPN, CNN, Turner Broadcasting, Habitat for Humanity

Media Relations
Strategic Partnerships
Public Relations
Event Management
Strategic Communications
Social Media
Program Management
Sponsorship Management
Customer Relationship Management
Nonprofits
Crisis Communication
Digital Media
Exhibit Planning and Management
Publications

• Media Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Cross-functional teams
• Digital Media
• Brand Recognition
• Program Management
• Data Analysis
• Communications
• Equity
• Customer Relationship Management
• Management
• Media Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Event Management
• Sponsorship Management
• Public Relations
• Strategic Partnerships
• Social Media
• Arts Administration

Provide vision and direction of all facets of communications, marketing, public relations and event management in alignment with the organization's strategic vision and operating plan.