         MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR           Core Accomplishments    communications plans. Managed budgets from $200k to $10 million. Outstanding work ethic and organizational skills      Professional Experience      Marketing and Communications Director   01/2014   －   Current     Company Name     City  ,   State       Creates compelling, persuasive, relevant, and accurate communications content that increases the public's engagement with the organization (in collaboration with members of the National Marketing and Communications cohort) and build community support for improving schools in Seattle and across the state;  Develops and executes a robust marketing and communications strategy in collaboration with the Seattle Executive Director, Government Affairs Director, and Seattle Organizer to ensure high-impact communications, earned media, and strong support of all Stand for Children Washington efforts;  Conducting market-specific, qualitative research to inform strategic communication outreach to target audiences;  Develops and implements a comprehensive public relations strategy to strengthen and elevate Stand for Children's brand, elevate and effectively message our policy and electoral campaigns across the state          Associate Director of Corporate Relations   01/2009   －   01/2013     Company Name     City  ,   State       Consulted with companies such as: Black Girls CODE, Log Camp and National Association of Multicultural Digital Entrepreneurs  Liaised with education organizations such as: Washington STEM, WestEd and Education Pioneers  Led all communication activities: marketing, public relations and social media  Pitched stories to journalists for prospective companies  Managed media profile of executives  Developed and managed speaking plans for Black Girls CODE CEO  Created branding materials and overall messaging  Served as a creative copywriter for -pitches, presentations, brochures, web promotion and marketing materials  Planned and organized companies proactive presence in several communication channels, including - traditional media channels, online, social media, business/commercial events, conferences and industry meetings  Worked in collaboration with media houses to develop new ways and strategies for attracting media audiences and the general public British Virgin Islands  Led a five-person cross-functional team in strategic planning, including building private sector relationships, conducting negotiations, and managing budget and house targets  Developed and maintained relationships for the Ministry internationally with over 22 countries  Designed a communications/marketing strategy for the Ministry (press releases, talking points, briefings and white papers)  Instituted a communication program to convey the specifics of the Securities and Investment Business Act of 2010 to the financial community  Worked with cross-functional partners in finance, policy, legal and marketing on diverse communications matters ranging from media strategy to crisis management for the ministry  Prepared briefings for the Deputy Premier and managed executive spokespeople for the ministry  Lead negotiator for the Tax Information Exchange Agreement program  Expanded the international business development program  Represented the Ministry of Finance at numerous international conferences/meetings  Senior relationship manager for mission critical corporate sponsors  Cultivated and solicited philanthropic partnerships  Identified prospects, developed and proposed strategies for the cultivation of major financial institutions  Managed corporate-sponsored local programs and distance learning events  Developed investment curricula with the Director of Corporate Relations  Maintained and strengthened affiliation with the organization through activities with investment and international related grant making programming  Represented the organization at various financial industry events nationally          New York Director for Management and Planning   01/2008   －   01/2008     Company Name     City  ,   State       New York, NY/Paris, France New York Director for Management and Planning  Led the establishment of the New York Office; oversaw operating budget of $10 million  Secured a grant for $440k from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation  Developed a programmatic assessment and evaluation tool that streamlined the contract management process and improved performance from suppliers  Maximized financial performance by managing compliance and ultimately decreasing staffing costs  Developed and implemented new operating plans, policies, programs and procedures  Served as the liaison and primary point of initial contact for internal (Board of Directors) and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the office of the Paris Director  Drafted speeches, presentations, lectures, and policy documents on issues related to the work of the organization  Ensured that office operations were in compliance with policy provisions and standards  Ensured registrations and license procedures were up to date internationally  Managed a variety of special projects for the Department          Governance Manager   01/2006   －   01/2008     Company Name     City  ,   State       Organized and coordinated governance activities and worked directly with the Chief Executive Officer  Served as the liaison to the Board of Directors  Edited grant proposals, participated in the grant proposal process  Tracked the priorities and developments of various boards that affected the organization  Represented the CEO in both internal and external settings          Education          Masters  :  UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA   -   Public Policy    City  ,   State  ,   US    UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA Masters in Public Policy, May 2003 GPA 3.8              Wharton Business School   -   Corporate Finance and Marketing            Wharton Business School courses in Corporate Finance and Marketing            Bachelor of Arts  :  Annenberg School of Communications   -   Comparative Government    City  ,   State  ,   US    Annenberg School of Communications courses in communications SMITH COLLEGE Northampton, MA Bachelor of Arts, May 1999 Major: Comparative Government            Certificate  :  NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Kellogg School of Management   -   Marketing/Leadership Executive Program    City  ,   State  ,   US    NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Kellogg School of Management Certificate Marketing/Leadership Executive Program, July 2007	Chicago, IL ADDITIONAL Technology Skills: MS Office, Raisersedge, LexisNexis, Twitter and numerous social media platforms Extensive International Work: Western Europe, US, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean        Certifications    Certificate Marketing/Leadership Executive Program, Chicago, IL      Professional Affiliations    Consulted with companies such as: Black Girls CODE, Log Camp and National Association of Multicultural Digital      Presentations    online, social media, business/commercial events, conferences and industry meetings Served as a creative copywriter for -pitches, presentations, brochures, web promotion and marketing materials      Skills    Marketing, Public Relations, And Marketing, Branding, Copywriter, Proactive, Self Motivated, Liaison, Budget, Governance, Proposals, Public Relations Strategy, Finance, Business Development, Crisis Management, Exchange, Marketing Strategy, Media Strategy, Premier, Securities, Strategic Planning, White Papers, Associate, Contract Management, Million, Operations, Registrations, Staffing, Budgets, Energetic, Organizational Skills, San, Storage Area Network, Ms Office, Public Policy, Corporate Finance   