Experience

Marino.

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President

  • May 2019 - Present

• Vice President

  • Apr 2016 - Present



Ducere Global Business School

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Chief Communications Officer

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

  Overall strategic and operational responsibility for Global Leaders Faculty (GLF) communication. Provide leadership, strategic planning and manage the relationship between Ducere and its current global leaders faculty (GLF) as well as sourcing new ones. Ducere is an Australian based Education provider that operates across the world with a vision to transform the education landscape. There are 2 distinct parts to Ducere, the first is the commercial arm which delivers formal, innovative, world-leading high quality business and management qualifications based on the expertise of a Global Faculty of successful and inspiring world leaders and mentors. These include former Presidents and Prime Ministers, Nobel Prize winners, entrepreneurs, professors from eminent Universities and CEO’s. These qualifications range from diplomas to MBAs. The second part is the Ducere Foundation which is the not-for-profit entity fully funded by the commercial part of Ducere described above. The foundation operates in partnership with African governments, major universities, philanthropic leaders and major businesses to promote education to children in different parts of Africa including Botswana and Zambia. Ducere believes the only way to abolish extreme poverty in Africa is to empower its greatest asset: its population, through education.



Association for a Better New York (ABNY)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director

  • Jun 2008 - Oct 2014

  Supervise daily operations of major NYC nonprofit association with over 300 member organizations, which include leaders from public, private and nonprofit sector, focused on contributing innovative ideas to solve the city’s challenges. Oversee planning and execution of large-scale public events featuring city, state and federal elected and public officials, including US Presidents, Cabinet Members, US Senators, US Congress Members, Governors, Mayors, etc., as well as business leaders and tech entrepreneurs. Work with member organizations on issue-specific advocacy campaigns related to economic development projects and policy proposals.



de Blasio Transition NYC/Mayor’s Office of Appointments

• New York, NY

• Consultant

  • Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

  Identified and vetted candidates for high-level positions within Mayor de Blasio’s administration by conducting intensive searches via web and third party validators. Served on initial screening committee for candidates being considered. Identified and vetted candidates for high-level positions within Mayor de Blasio’s administration by conducting intensive searches via web and third party validators. Served on initial screening committee for candidates being considered.



New York State Governor's Office

• Greater New York City Area

• Press Officer

  • Dec 2007 - Jun 2008

  Served as on-record spokesperson on behalf of Governor and handled downstate press inquiries related to affordable housing, economic development, and transportation infrastructure. Managed the day-to-day activities of the NYC press office and planned media campaigns to focus and target a consistent long-term message. Planned and executed high-profile public events including press conferences, major speeches, and media tours. Prepared press releases and advisories, briefing memos, fact sheets, Q & As and other materials.



Edelman

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Account Executive

  • May 2006 - Nov 2007

  Developed client-specific media programs to influence public opinion, promote regulatory or legislative initiatives, build reputations, and monitor issues around the country. Partnered with a wide variety of local and national clients, including the Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center, Samsung, Diebold, SICPA, Berkeley College, Dannon, Edison Schools, VersaMed, Health Net, Progressive Bag Alliance, and Empire Racing. Managed multiple projects and campaigns in a variety of national media markets for a diverse client base, from concept to completion, on-time and on-budget. Provided strategic insight on competitive landscape and how potential challenges impact clients.



New York State Senator Liz Krueger

• Communications Director

  • Apr 2003 - May 2006

  Produced and circulated press releases regarding Senator Krueger’s legislation, accomplishments and accolades; Implemented monthly press strategy based upon projected issues and legislative initiatives. Researched and analyzed legislative proposals concerning land use, healthcare, housing, campaign finance reform, redistricting, voting rights, and legislative reform. Represented Senator at meetings of Manhattan Community Board #5, Democratic political clubs, and other community groups. Directed intra-Democratic Conference Help America Vote Act (HAVA) workgroup. Supervised internship program and assigned projects including constituent letters and investigative reports.



Jeff Klein for State Senate

• Press Secretary

  • 2004 - 2004

  Took leave of absence from Senator Krueger’s office to serve as full-time Press Secretary. Planned and coordinated endorsement and issue-based press conferences. Pitched campaign as a compelling story to reporters, television producers and editors. Wrote and placed editorials and letters to the editor in daily and weekly newspapers. Took leave of absence from Senator Krueger’s office to serve as full-time Press Secretary. Planned and coordinated endorsement and issue-based press conferences. Pitched campaign as a compelling story to reporters, television producers and editors. Wrote and placed editorials and letters to the editor in daily and weekly newspapers.



State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky

• Chief of Staff/Special Assistant

  • Aug 2001 - Feb 2003

  Evaluated complex public policy proposals with local and statewide implications; Met with advocates and lobbyists; Attended community meetings and neighborhood events as official representative. Responded to constituent inquiries and guided people to appropriate resources and agencies for resolution, specializing in the areas of tenants’ rights, health care and quality of life. Managed four staff members including supervision of payroll, training and delegation of responsibilities. Evaluated complex public policy proposals with local and statewide implications; Met with advocates and lobbyists; Attended community meetings and neighborhood events as official representative. Responded to constituent inquiries and guided people to appropriate resources and agencies for resolution, specializing in the areas of tenants’ rights, health care and quality of life. Managed four staff members including supervision of payroll, training and delegation of responsibilities.