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I bring to the table a broad range of experience, including marketing planning, corporate communications, advertising, interactive design and development, graphic design, photography, and video production. I will advance your business objectives with tactful interpersonal skills, informed decision-making, creative problem-solving, and a deep technical knowledge across media channels. What I learned serving the needs of diverse organizations from both private and public sectors, I will put to work for you.

For your convenience, I have summarized my professional career below. The above “full” resume outlines my experience in greater detail.

JUL 2009 – Present, Marketing Communications Consultant, Washington, DC
Independent consultant: Develop and implement integrated marketing communications plans using multiple media, such as the Web, social networks, videos, print collateral, and exhibits; design and build Web sites, including information architecture, wireframing, and usability testing.

SEP 2007 – JUL 2009, Creative Director, FD Public Affairs, Washington, DC
Director of in-house agency: Developed and implemented marketing communications programs for government, corporations and non-profits to achieve policy, business and advocacy objectives; managed projects and client relations; led business development activities, including proposal writing; administered budgets and operating procedures; evaluated performance and profitability; led and mentored team of four.

JAN 2000 – SEP 2007, Director, Creative Services, National Public Radio, Washington, DC
Head of department: Developed and executed communications plans across media platforms for business-to-consumer marketing, business-to-business marketing, brand management, revenue development, member relations, corporate and internal communications, media and public relations, and consumer product development; advised senior management on strategic initiatives; managed branding and licensing activities; managed budgets and operating procedures, including forecasting, information systems, and outsourcing; led and mentored five-person team.

OCT 1997 – JAN 2000, Senior Manager, Creative Resources, Iridium LLC, Washington, DC
Head of marketing communications programs for global telecommunications company: Participated in launch of new worldwide brand and first-ever global mobile satellite phone service; created and managed programs to produce and distribute marketing, sales, and corporate communications tools to 16 affiliate companies worldwide in more than 10 languages; devised and executed branding programs across global sales regions; managed $4.5 million budget and outsourcing.

APR 1994 – OCT 1997, VP,  Senior Art Director, Supon Design Group (dissolved), Washington, DC
Managing art director: Shared operational management of agency; developed and executed design solutions for marketing, branding, and corporate communications; managed projects and accounts; cultivated relationships with clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to trade associations; supervised and mentored 12 designers; supported business development activities.

MAR 1991 – APR 1994, Art Director, J. Gibson & Company (dissolved), Washington, DC
Art director: Led development and execution of design solutions for corporations, associations, coalitions, and NGOs to enable their marketing and outreach objectives; managed projects and client relations; supported business development; supervised four-person team and outsourcing.