Focus & Summary of Qualifications : A professional well versed in communications, media relations, public policy, institutional knowledge of state and local government, experience in campaign management, a polished public speaker, writer and team player. Other demonstrated strengths in:
• Financial Management
• Advocacy
• Writing / Presenting
• Public Affairs
• Technology Development
• Team Leadership
• Press / Publicity
• Production
• Event Organization
_____________________________ SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS _________________________
• Turned $40K monthly losses into $10K monthly gains. Streamlined company spending and created developed and nurtured positive business relationships. Negotiate contracts with values in excess of $1 million. Involved in all major decision making.
• Revised $2 million dollar company budget to maximize revenue and trim costs without cutting jobs.
• Devised new data collection system for the $50 million Academic Support Services Program and eliminated a six-month backlog of grant proposals.
• Publicized, planned, coordinated, and executed strategies for one of the most successful state senate campaigns in recent memory, won reelection by 80% to 20% margin of victory as Campaign Manager.
• Wrote successful grant applications, which yielded $180,000 & $35,000 from the federal government. Wrote thousands of letters to constituents for both the Governor and Senator and received their praise for the thoughtful and prompt responses. Wrote the Senator's weekly newspaper column, all of his press releases and constituent memorandums. Guest columns in several newspapers.
• Employed outstanding management and organizational communication skills while putting together and hosting a candidate's night that included the Governor, numerous other statewide candidates, 300+ guests and major market media coverage.
• Publicized, Moderated and Produced televised community forums, programs and debates for local elections. Hosted episodes of Ward-By-Ward television program.
• Created and developed websites, brochures and organizational communication systems skilled photographer and artist. Managed dozens of staff volunteers during successful campaign.
• Designed and built sets, signs and podiums for public events and television productions.
Chief Communication Officer
Lead, manage and handle the communications; marketing, government relations and Information Technology for one of Massachusetts most successful mid-sized bus companies. Represent the company in contract negotiations and supervise the overall budget and financial management. Successfully wrote proposals for new contracts and revenue streams in excess of $400K annually. Developed, managed and implemented Business Plan, Marketing plan and Computer systems, which included establishment of new servers, e-mail hosting, website development and search engine optimization for three sites. Serve, as company's governmental contact and responsible for writing grants and successfully securing $180K in Transportation Security Administration money and $35K in handicap accessibility funds.
Program Coordinator
Managed the support efforts for $50 million Academic services and MCAS Remediation Program. Responded to communications and handled grants from over 350 school districts in Massachusetts. Served as Commissioner's Liaison to the Board of Education's Advisory Councils. Worked with IT team to streamline old and create new web based data collection process.
The Office of Senator Richard R. Tisei Boston, MA 1999 - 2003
Communication Coordinator and Municipal Liaison. Campaign Manager.
Coordinated, developed and implemented the senator's press releases, press strategy and media contacts on both the local and state level, and served as the Senator's spokesperson. Analyzed and oversaw legislation, offered line items and earmarks for the state budget, drafted and helped maneuver bills through the legislative process. Ran one of the most successful state senate campaigns in Massachusetts, which encompassed all phases of campaign development, design and implementation.
Correspondence Aide
Drafted policy and issue letters for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor's signature, and on their behalf. Managed the Governor's outstanding correspondence by developing teams in the Secretariats and worked with these individuals on a daily basis to ensure that all correspondence was appropriately answered in a timely fashion. Managed and produced Gubernatorial Citations and Proclamations.
Communications Specialist
Provided support for trade mission preparation and assisted with the coordination of conferences. Handled press clippings and gift preparation for foreign dignitaries.
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY Boston, MA 1996
Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Communication
Forensic Team, extemporaneous speaking, Lincoln-Douglas debating, spoke and debated in National Forensic Association competitions. Recruited and scheduled guest speakers for University events. Current Communication & Journalism Alumni Board member, which organizes, promotes, and runs meetings and events.
MALDEN PLANNING BOARD Member Malden 2002 present
Appointed by the Mayor to shape local public policy as it relates to development in Malden. Evaluate proposals and make decisions on special permits through public meetings.
BRAILLE LITERACY ADVISORY COUNCIL Member Statewide 2000 present
Appointed by the Commissioner of Education to promote and publicize Braille Literacy events and make recommendations to the Massachusetts Board of Education.
MALDEN REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE Chairman Malden 2004 - present
Elected leader of the City Committee that has been successful in generating interest in grassroots political activism. Duties include recruiting members & candidates, fundraising, organizing events, and heading the delegate selection process. Accomplishments include starting and publishing the first MRCC newsletter and website as well as coordinating successful local campaigns.
WARD BY WARD & MPR Executive Producer & Host Malden 2000 2004
Local public affairs cable show known as the public affairs show of record in Malden. Booking guests, generating questions, operating equipment and publicizing show are just some of the tasks involved.