Experience

Pulsar Advertising

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • 2005 - Present

  Jim is a senior strategic marketing planner bringing together the insights of market research together with every marketing and communications channel to align with our client's business goals to create a targeted and "needle-moving" strategic marketing plan. Jim also leads all of Pulsar's branding efforts as a trained facilitator he works with clients to engages a 360-degree approach in working together with our Creative team to achieve authentic and engaging brands. In addition, Jim leads all of Pulsar's new business efforts. Show less



LRG, Inc.

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Sr. Vice President

  • 1998 - 2005

  Co-founder of LRG, a woman-owned full service public affairs firm, ranked as tenth largest public affairs firm by Washington Business Journal, specializing in Business Partnerships, Communications & Marketing, Community Outreach and Development, Government Relations, and Association Management. Directed strategic planning and operational implementation for seven-year public affairs/economic development campaign to develop public-private partnerships on behalf of Job Corps (federal program to assist economically disadvantaged youth). Successfully worked with dozens of national employers that resulted in hiring over 12,500 entry-level workers from Job Corps through successful partnerships as well as securing over $6 million in donations and in-kind contributions for the program. Secured new business totally over $7 million in four years through federal and private industry contracts and grants. Show less



Accountable Oncology Associates

• Alexandria, VA

• Sr. Vice President/COO

  • 1996 - 1998

  Raised over $6 million in venture capital financing for start-up company specializing in developing cancer specific disease management systems for risk bearing entities. Responsible for strategic planning, development of business plan, accounting, financial planning and management, administrative services, and systems development. Directed discussions and negotiations in acquisition by Quality Oncology, Inc. Developed annual operating plans and three-year strategic plans including incorporating the plans into the annual budgeting process. Show less



NovaCare, Inc.

• Fairfax, VA

• Vice President/Regional Director

  • 1992 - 1996

  Nation’s leading provider of physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in long term care setting. Responsible for all operations and management, recruiting, strategic planning, and staff development for the $150 million region of publicly traded company. Nation’s leading provider of physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in long term care setting. Responsible for all operations and management, recruiting, strategic planning, and staff development for the $150 million region of publicly traded company.



Earle Palmer Brown

• Washington, DC

• Sr. Vice President

  • 1991 - 1992

  Responsible for transitioning client services for Madison Public Affairs clients to Earle Palmer Brown. With the executive leadership, provide training and organizational development in merging clients, systems, and corporate culture between the EPB and Madison. Responsible for transitioning client services for Madison Public Affairs clients to Earle Palmer Brown. With the executive leadership, provide training and organizational development in merging clients, systems, and corporate culture between the EPB and Madison.



Madison Public Affairs Group

• Washington, DC

• COO

  • 1986 - 1991

  Washington DC’s third largest independent public affairs firm which developed and implemented economic development, public relations, and government affairs/lobbying campaigns and initiatives on behalf of private and public sector clients. Responsible for all client services including economic development client efforts, day-to-day operations, accounting and financial management, systems development, recruiting and staff development. Directed economic development efforts for Madison Group's largest client - The Navajo Nation resulting in attracting information technology and agricultural businesses hiring over 1,000 Navajo citizens. Created numerous publications and collateral materials as a part of strategic public affairs strategy to attract industry. Directly responsible for securing over $2 million in new business. Directed acquisition discussions and negotiations with Earle Palmer Brown Advertising and Public Relations. Show less



National Food Brokers Association

• Washington, DC

• Sr. Vice President, Member Benefits and Communications

  • 1981 - 1986