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"Classic Public Relations ... For A New Media Ecology"

Provide communications consulting on public affairs, reputation management, marketing communications, presentations and thought leadership.  Clients have included leading organizations such as: The Boston Globe; The Boston Consulting Group; Fidelity; Parexcel; Children's Hospital -- and a number of startup companies, independent practitioners and "boutique" consulting firms. (Principal in the "Mavens & Moguls" consulting network.)

Provide marketing and communications support to clients of this national consulting network. Clients have included professional service firms, startup companies, high-tech enterprises and independent practitioners.

Responsible for all aspects of corporate communications and the management of public relationships.  Reengineered entire communications operation, to markedly improve cost-effectiveness and impact on organizational objectives.  Designed and implemented a comprehensive branding program to define, differentiate and communicate the company’s global identity, Instituted strategic media campaigns – achieving branded message placements in key industry publications and in global business media. Scripted speeches, designed presentations and coached executives for key appearances. Managed marketing PR support for $1 billion product and participated in communications positioning for products in development. Revitalized employee interest and enthusiasm by replacing expensive/outdated publications with strategically focused Intranet/Internet vehicles.

Provided communications consulting on public affairs, reputation management, thought leadership, marketing communications and crisis communications. Clients included Cargill, Arlington Institute, Generon Consulting, Biogen, Right Management Consultants, etc.

I was contracted to direct TED Conference's "UNDERSTANDING USA," a project using "information architecture" to examine 100 topics in American current affairs. TED has become recognized as the world's premier forum for "game-changing" ideas and "best of show" speakers. (As a result, I know a good presentation when I see one!)

Launched and managed practice area specializing in global communications. Extensive travel, public speaking and collaboration with clients and consultants around the world. Provided counsel and executed communications campaigns for corporate, nonprofit and government clients. Active in managing the practice, generating new business, community service.

ACCREDITED: Public Relations Society of America

ACCREDITED: International Association of Business Communicators

(Leave-of-absence from PSB PR. Appointment to Governor's Office, followed by Bush Leadership Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School.) "Turnaround" assignment for Minnesota's longest-serving governor -- to reengineer communications and public relationships with media, constituents and special interest groups. Created and managed communications department and coordinated a network of public affairs officers. Promoted from Public Information Director to Communications Director, a key staff role with responsibility for policy initiatives, media strategies, constituent relations, major public events and crisis management.