career objective                              

results-oriented communications manager eager to contribute superior public relations and crisis communication skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization seeking a driven and productive team member

profile                                                

ø  offer 15 years of intensive experience developing and managing corporate and government communications programs, with expertise in steering organizational reputation, executive visibility, and crisis communications efforts

ø  demonstrated ability to effectively handle major emergency situations and media relations for a diverse range of high-profile clientele

ø  solid experience in counseling and advising management teams on communications strategy and public relations tactics; address client-specific concerns and needs

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  consistently achieve excellent levels of client satisfaction and recognition for outstanding performance

ø  maintained ts/sci (top secret/sensitive compartmented information) clearance during federal government service

professional experience                

davis polk & wardwell, new york, ny                                                                                        8/07 c present

external communications manager

• successfully direct all communications strategies for the 700 attorneys in 10 worldwide offices of this top-tier global law firm
• identify and create media placement opportunities; arrange speaking engagements, interviews, and by-lined articles
• develop and implement promotion techniques on both the organizational and individual levels; raise awareness of the firm s pro bono, diversity, and other initiatives

 

hill & knowlton, inc. new york, ny                                                                                             6/06 c 7/07

vice president, corporate communications

• effectively designed risk management and crisis communications programs; provided excellent service for existing clients while expanding account base
• sample achievements include providing counsel for an international retailer during the largest documented computer security breach to date; authoring all internal and external communications for a european medical device manufacturer implementing an international product recall; handling all media inquiries following the death of the ceo for a major resort company
• provided assistance and advice on messaging and communications strategies; contributed to crisis communications manuals; consulted with legal teams and conducted media training for company spokespersons

 

us house committee on armed services, washington, dc                                                         1/03 c 6/06

director of legislative affairs and communications

• proficiently oversaw all public and media relations and served as spokesman for one of the largest committees in the us congress; collaborated with us house and senate leadership, the white house, department of defense, as well as other federal agencies and advocacy groups in support of committee objectives
• authored and edited communications materials used by more than 200 congressional offices c including briefing papers, talking points, speeches, op-eds, newsletters, and press releases
• served as staff lead for congressional delegations traveling to iraq, afghanistan, pakistan, libya, jordan, qatar, and uzbekistan, among other nations

 

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hill & knowlton, inc. new york, ny                                                                                             10/99 c 1/03

managing director/vice president

• in recognition of superior performance, steadily progressed within company to attain executive role entrusted with internal corporate leadership as well as supervision of major accounts and projects
• selected accomplishments include contributing to a public affairs and media relations campaign for a foreign government concerned about the perception of its natural resources; oversight of response to rfp and management of $1 million account for a federal agency; and preparation of a risk management and crisis communications plan for a big four consulting firm
• recipient of six internal and external awards, including a public relations society of america new york chapter award for best employee communications campaign

 

us representative duncan hunter, washington, dc                                                                    10/93 c 10/99

press secretary

• served as spokesman and developed messages to promote and further the congressman s initiatives; authored speeches, op-eds, press releases, and briefing papers; assisted with legislative initiatives, including national security, international trade, energy, environment, healthcare, immigration, and tax policy
• gained increased awareness of the congressman s efforts to secure california-mexico border and strengthen national security initiatives; managed community relations and worked with federal, state, and local advocacy groups; nurtured relationships with local and national media contacts

 

us house republican research committee, washington, dc                                                      3/92 c 10/93

special assistant

• served on staff of congressional leadership office, researched issues, and wrote policy materials; coordinated nationwide hearings and media events for members of congress.

 

~ additional experience ~

         managed get-out-the-vote efforts, including phone banks, door-to-door outreach, and community rallies in two pennsylvania counties for the 2004 presidential election

         served on delegate relations team and oversaw convention floor activities for the 2004 republican national convention in new york, ny

         managed several media events for the speaker of the us house of representatives during the 1996 republican national convention in san diego, ca

education                                           

george washington university, washington, dc                                                                         may 1994

bachelor of arts in political science