Director of Marketing & Communications

• Nov 2016 - Present

Communications and Public Relations Manager

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2016

Supports the Communications department in the creation and implementation of a strategic, multi-faceted communications and public relations program designed to build and strengthen the organization's image and mission in educating the public about hunger and homelessness on Long Island, as well as support the objectives and business goals of the organization. Supports the Communications department in the creation and implementation of a strategic, multi-faceted communications and public relations program designed to build and strengthen the organization's image and mission in educating the public about hunger and homelessness on Long Island, as well as support the objectives and business goals of the organization.

Public Speaker

• Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

Trained and certified Making It Count! Public Speaker and presenter with dynamic and engaging demeanor.Deliver presentations nationwide to High School and College Students with valuable information to maximize their future success in college and beyond.Send strong messages to students through interactive and informative discussions and pre-scripted presentations. Trained and certified Making It Count! Public Speaker and presenter with dynamic and engaging demeanor.Deliver presentations nationwide to High School and College Students with valuable information to maximize their future success in college and beyond.Send strong messages to students through interactive and informative discussions and pre-scripted presentations.

Assistant Director, Public Relations

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

Assistant Manager, Communications

• Jan 2006 - Sep 2008

Managed communications efforts for Disney Theatrical Group (DTG) and all its outlets including Broadway, domestic and international touring productions.Wrote and created press materials, including press releases, fact sheets and other informational documents to use as a resource for external press outlets and internal partners to inform them of the division and its most current information and news.Managed and distributed internal news and information to DTG offices worldwide including New York, California and London via email, intranet, and newsletters.Acted as a liaison between DTG and its press agency Boneau/Bryan-Brown.Lead synergy efforts and establish relationships within The Walt Disney Company and its affiliates.Identified and managed synergy opportunities with other divisions of The Walt Disney Company to promote our live productions and leverage our visibility in the company. Provided information to synergy news outlets within The Walt Disney Company and managed placement of DTG news in various internal synergy news outlets.Coordinated special projects to celebrate and promote live Disney Theatrical Productions.Organized special events and celebrations surrounding Broadway productions.Conceptualized and produced video projects for web and synergy purposes.

Associate Manager, Publicity

• Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

Supported all publicity and media-relations efforts for the Disney Children's Book Group and all imprints including Hyperion Books for Children, Jump at the Sun, Disney Press, and Disney Editions.Coordinated author and illustrator tours and appearances nationwide.Successfully pitched various media outlets including print, television and radio.Developed and maintained positive relationships with trade and consumer media as well as bookstore owners and event coordinators.Developed and executed publicity plans and strategies in an efficient and timely manner.Created publicity materials and oversee publicity mailings.

Communications Coordinator

• Nov 2000 - Jan 2003

Coordinated internal and external communication for Disney Publishing children's books and consumer magazines.Wrote and distributed press releases to various print and television media outlets and internal Disney personnel worldwide.

News Desk Assistant

• Dec 1999 - Nov 2000

News Assignment Desk Trainee

• Jul 1999 - Dec 1999