David Flanagan

Develop communications strategies and support the City Manager concerning various municipal initiatives and marketing campaigns. Assess, promote and facilitate "Green" sustainability programs as mandated under the City Council's Priorities, Policies and Visions plan to enhance Chelsea's status as a "Green Community".

http://www.chelseama.gov

Provide leadership to a team responsible for the support, evaluation and treatment of developmentally and physically disabled adults in a group residential setting. Assist residents with activities including scheduling and attendance at work programs, social activities, medical appointments, and other events. Develop, implement and evaluate programs and behavior plan intervention strategies that ensure safety and personal growth.

www.roadtoresponsibility.org

Experienced independent consultant and publicist working on designing and managing strategic communications, lobbying, community outreach and publicity campaigns for individuals, municipalities, businesses and nonprofits.

Expertise includes government relations, community affairs, media outreach, business development, lead generation, copywriting, marketing, and trade show management. Advise clients on grassroots outreach, legislation, regulations and permitting issues.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/dflan14

Hired to spearhead the development and execution of sales and marketing plans and promotional strategies to generate new corporate accounts and Increase revenues. Helped to revitalize a stagnant and underachieving marketing department by consistently exceeding sales targets. Execute strategic partnerships and negotiate contracts with CEOs and HR personnel. Participate in various trade associations and industry trade shows. Work with development department to raise funds and solicit charitable donations from corporate sponsors.

Recruited by company president to create legislative outreach and lobbying programs designed to increase corporation’s presence and identity with the Massachusetts Legislature.

Increased brand awareness and corporate visibility by developing relationships with media outlets.

www.roadtoresponsibility.org

Designed and implemented communications strategies for political entities, businesses, and non-profits seeking to enhance visibility or increase profits. Analyzed and interpreted MA state budget and formulated client responses to ensure their needs were addressed. Advocated with the MA Legislature and federal, state and local government officials to advance client’s interests. Created policy papers, news releases, website documents, correspondence and legislation.

Legislative strategies increased client’s presence with MA Legislature and Administration.

Weekly Columnist-Family Life-www.FindRI.com.Published author whose contributions have appeared on various internet websites inspirational publications.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/dflan14 

Hired to enhance the community and government affairs program for one of the nation’s largest regional mass transportation agencies serving over 150 cities and towns. Created and implemented communications programs that introduced the agency to impacted communities, reversed negative public perceptions, and improved customer relations. Served as liaison to federal, state and municipal officials and business and community organizations. Collaborated with the MA state legislature regarding transportation legislation.

Created and implemented “Talking with the MBTA” program to improve customer relations.

Honored by the Boston City Council for my efforts on behalf of Boston’s citizens.

http://www.mbta.com

Devised and executed sales and marketing plans and promotional strategies to “open doors” with corporations and enable sales force to generate new corporate insurance accounts and increase revenues. Solicited new corporate and individual accounts through various prospecting methods including cold calls, referrals, targeted direct mail marketing campaigns, and involvement in industry trade groups and shows.

www.easterninsurance.com    formerly Carlin Insurance

Represented 250-member trade association before MA Legislature and federal, state and municipal governments. Developed and spearheaded member lobbying programs to increase association’s visibility at the MA State House and with regulatory agencies. Managed 8 member driven committees and formulated overall association policy designed to protect member bottom line and maximize business opportunities. Drafted, analyzed and monitored legislation and regulations and testified before legislative and regulatory agencies.

Lobbying efforts led to greater alliance among various competing organizations for the overall benefit of the construction industry and association membership.

http://www.agcmass.org 

Conceived and implemented the successful public information campaign for the $300 million Central Artery North Area highway construction project. Served as department spokesperson and liaison to community and business organizations, federal, state and local government officials and the news media. Wrote weekly news columns and marketing materials and conducted interviews with print and electronic media to build brand awareness and support for the project.

Honored by the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives for my service.

CANA project community participation process called a national “model” for public involvement.

http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Highway/ 

Formerly MA Highway Department/MA Department of Public Works