Experience

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  BlackSmith Communications

  • Arlington, MA

  • President and Founder

    • Aug 2008 - Present
    • Arlington, MA

    BlackSmith Communications is a full-service strategic marketing communications and social media agency with a focus on serving biotech, high tech, and consumer clients. We also pride ourselves on our commitment to our community and realize that commitment through actively providing services to no...

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  VICAM, A Waters Business

  • Manager of Marketing Communications

    • Mar 1995 - Aug 2008

    Promoted 4 times from initial position of Marketing Communications Specialist.Managed a $1.5 M budget. Developed and drove Marcom strategic vision for all brands across 30 vertical markets; With executive team re-positioned company and efforts culminated in sale to 1.9B dollar player; Accountable...

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  InScribe

  • Publishing Manager

    • 1993 - 1995

    Hired as an Associate Writer, but due to competency and desire, assumed role of department head in under one year. Orchestrated production of all literature and promotional materials for the company’s top-grossing trade show, as well as overseeing communication with current customers, trade magaz...

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  United Way of Massachusetts Bay

  • PR Intern

    • Dec 1992 - Jun 1993

    Worked under the Director of PR/Communications and under her direction assisted in the creation of media alerts, press releases, and the orchestration of events.

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  Duval & Partners

  • PR Intern

    • Sep 1992 - Dec 1992

    Served as PR Intern at full-service High Tech PR firm. Under the direction of 2 PR Specialists, participated client conference calls, created call lists, and performed administration functions in preparation for media tours.

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  Lotus Development

  • PCG Strategic Marketing Intern

    • Jan 1991 - Jun 1991

    Served as Strategic Marketing Intern within the Portable Computing Group. Under the direction of Product Manager and was integral in the launch of LotusWorks1-2-3, including the partial authorship of 300+ page technical user guide and performance of usability testing.