David Guarino
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Victoria Bonney
Dave gets it. With a background as a reporter, Dave can spot a story a mile away and knows how to make news. Working for Dave in the Speaker’s office was not only a formative experience professionally, but also personally. He’s a great mentor and co-worker. I miss working with and learning from him every day.
Ed Cafasso
Dave is one of the best public affairs corporate communications pros I've ever met. Widely admired and extremely well connected to political influencers and the media, he crafts focused, effective strategies and brings them to life through smart, compelling tactics. He stands out in his ability to use digital and online channels for results. Dave embodies what it means to be "a partner to clients." You can't go wrong with him at your side.
Victoria Bonney
Dave gets it. With a background as a reporter, Dave can spot a story a mile away and knows how to make news. Working for Dave in the Speaker’s office was not only a formative experience professionally, but also personally. He’s a great mentor and co-worker. I miss working with and learning from him every day.
Ed Cafasso
Dave is one of the best public affairs corporate communications pros I've ever met. Widely admired and extremely well connected to political influencers and the media, he crafts focused, effective strategies and brings them to life through smart, compelling tactics. He stands out in his ability to use digital and online channels for results. Dave embodies what it means to be "a partner to clients." You can't go wrong with him at your side.
Victoria Bonney
Dave gets it. With a background as a reporter, Dave can spot a story a mile away and knows how to make news. Working for Dave in the Speaker’s office was not only a formative experience professionally, but also personally. He’s a great mentor and co-worker. I miss working with and learning from him every day.
Ed Cafasso
Dave is one of the best public affairs corporate communications pros I've ever met. Widely admired and extremely well connected to political influencers and the media, he crafts focused, effective strategies and brings them to life through smart, compelling tactics. He stands out in his ability to use digital and online channels for results. Dave embodies what it means to be "a partner to clients." You can't go wrong with him at your side.
Victoria Bonney
Dave gets it. With a background as a reporter, Dave can spot a story a mile away and knows how to make news. Working for Dave in the Speaker’s office was not only a formative experience professionally, but also personally. He’s a great mentor and co-worker. I miss working with and learning from him every day.
Ed Cafasso
Dave is one of the best public affairs corporate communications pros I've ever met. Widely admired and extremely well connected to political influencers and the media, he crafts focused, effective strategies and brings them to life through smart, compelling tactics. He stands out in his ability to use digital and online channels for results. Dave embodies what it means to be "a partner to clients." You can't go wrong with him at your side.
Experience
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Melwood Global
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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May 2011 - Present
Partner at Melwood Global, a strategic communications firm in Boston. I currently advise a range of clients, including nonprofit, institutional and political. Partner at Melwood Global, a strategic communications firm in Boston. I currently advise a range of clients, including nonprofit, institutional and political.
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Survivors Say
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & President
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Jul 2021 - Present
Survivors Say is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors of high profile tragedies have a say in if, when and how their stories are told. We provide free media and communications support for survivors, victims and their families when they need it most. Join us at www.SurvivorsSay.org. Survivors Say is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors of high profile tragedies have a say in if, when and how their stories are told. We provide free media and communications support for survivors, victims and their families when they need it most. Join us at www.SurvivorsSay.org.
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MSL (Global)
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President/Director of Public Affairs
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Apr 2009 - May 2011
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Massachusetts House of Representatives
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Deputy Chief of Staff/Communications Director - Speaker's Office
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Feb 2007 - Mar 2009
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Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Director
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Apr 2005 - Jan 2007
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The Boston Herald
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Political Reporter
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Feb 2000 - Apr 2005
Chief political reporter covering national, state and local politics including presidential campaigns of 2000 and 2004, the Florida recount of 2000, the gubernatorial campaign between Mitt Romney and Shannon O'Brien in 2002, and various state and local races. Positions held at the Herald also include State House Bureau Chief, City Hall Bureau Chief and political reporter. Chief political reporter covering national, state and local politics including presidential campaigns of 2000 and 2004, the Florida recount of 2000, the gubernatorial campaign between Mitt Romney and Shannon O'Brien in 2002, and various state and local races. Positions held at the Herald also include State House Bureau Chief, City Hall Bureau Chief and political reporter.
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MediaNews Group
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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400 - 500 Employee
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State House Bureau Chief
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Jan 1999 - Feb 2000
State House Bureau Chief for MediaNews Inc., leading state and national political coverage for their Massachusetts newspapers - The Lowell Sun, The Berkshire Eagle, the Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise and The Transcript of North Adams. State House Bureau Chief for MediaNews Inc., leading state and national political coverage for their Massachusetts newspapers - The Lowell Sun, The Berkshire Eagle, the Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise and The Transcript of North Adams.
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MetroWest Daily News
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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State House Reporter
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Mar 1994 - Jan 1999
State House reporter for MetroWest Daily News and the 100-newspaper CNC chain, including three other daily newspapers in Waltham, Dedham and Milford, including the 1998 gubernatorial campaign between Paul Cellucci and Scott Harshbarger. Prior positions at the company include Health Care Reporter, Framingham political reporter, Marlborough political reporter, and Waltham reporter for the Waltham News Tribune. State House reporter for MetroWest Daily News and the 100-newspaper CNC chain, including three other daily newspapers in Waltham, Dedham and Milford, including the 1998 gubernatorial campaign between Paul Cellucci and Scott Harshbarger. Prior positions at the company include Health Care Reporter, Framingham political reporter, Marlborough political reporter, and Waltham reporter for the Waltham News Tribune.
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Reporter
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Jul 1993 - Apr 1994
Covered the city of North Adams and, previously, the town of Williamstown Covered the city of North Adams and, previously, the town of Williamstown
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Education
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1988 - 1993
Northeastern University
B.S., Journalism -
1984 - 1988
Mount St. Michael Academy
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