CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Launched new corporate identity for established CPA firm by designing collateral materials, establishing

complementary financial seminars to clients strengthening the Managing Partner’s role as a financial advisor,

resulting in an increase in new clients for the firm and cross marketing of financial services

Handled world-wide media coverage through the Public Affairs Office of New York County Government after

Hurricane Charley devastated parts of Southwest Florida in 2004. Served as the primary spokesperson

trainer for routine, highly sensitive, complex and emergency situations. Worked with domestic and

international media outlets to foster the best possible public image for New York County and created

opportunities to position County Leaders as expert resource for news media during weather-related disasters.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

ABC CORPORATION New York, NYDirector of Communications 1/2006 – PRESENT

Produced New Hire Handbook

Create and update website

Promote outreach within community

Proficient use of volunteers

Manage and distribute budget

Design and publish a monthly newsletter for 2,200

Long term planning

PQR, INC New York, NYDirector Of Communications 8/2004 – 11/2005

Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate media and constituent relations for PQR.

Prioritize communications and public relations needs and direct appropriate and timely response to media

and constituent inquiries.

Plan and direct the dissemination of information including the target audience, message, format and structure

of communication.

Compose press releases, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters and other public relations documents to

enhance long and short term communication program and research and prepare position papers, reports,

presentations and speeches for PQR’s president to assure alignment with brand and communications

strategy.

Manage and train two staff and provide consultation to other staff including PQR’s founder and president and

executive director of all aspects of communications, marketing and public relations.

Create, manage and maintain ongoing donor relations campaign including the implementation and

maintenance of a customer management database (ACT!)

Develop and maintain quality standards for publications.

Execute social media campaign through the use of the blog and the twitter and Facebook accounts.

XYZ Services New York, NYDirector Of Communication 12/1995 – 08/2004

Drive incremental revenue through the coordination of marketing initiatives with targeted key

accounts, channelpartners, internal and external sales organizations, alliance partners and brand managers.

Coordinate and manage Point of Purchase display program

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revamped program from the ground up in 3 months

designed, sourced, and produced online catalog of fixtures

negotiated pricing and blanket purchase orders with vendors

Streamlined and organized trade show program

Researched options and negotiated agreement with asset management group

Served as project manager for new booth designs from 10’ x 20’ to 40’ x 90’

Implemented online management tool that tied together trade show schedule and trade show assets.

Created and currently maintain external and internal communication tools

implemented weekly dealer communication piece through email service provider

created internal communication piece for XYZ and contracted sales force

Project manager of XYZ Super Store program

Work to approved written plan that includes budgets on identified locations

Communicate the status and report on opportunities as well as barriers to success

HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS

Public Relations Society of America – Crisis Communications Training

Member PRSA and PRSA New York

2005 New York Government Communicators Association, 1st Place, Crisis Communication

2005 National Association of County Information Officers, 2nd Place, Annual Reports

Certified in FEMA Incident Command Training

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Ronald McDonald House, New York, NY

Fundraising, Event Planning

New York Public Relations Association

Chair of Jobs Committee

Ronald McDonald House, New York, NY

Fundraising Committee, Public Relations Committee, Collateral Material Design

Adaptive Learning Center, New York, NY

Event Planning, Fundraising

SOFTWARE

Adobe Suite

Communication manager cv sample

NHPK, Flat no.4*,AB Residency,BN nagar, Telephone: +91 9954******Bangalore Email: Pha***@yahoo.com

Career summary

-8 years of experience as a communication manager.-Thorough knowledge of various communication tools.

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-Excellency in verbal and oral communication. Pursuing vast knowledge of media and how it operates for different purposes.-Effective strategizing and implementation with leadership and problem solving skills

Skill sets

-Friendly and outgoing personality comfortable with meeting new people- Confident and creative- Adaptable and able to work under pressure- Strategically thinking and open minded-Comfortable and consistent in dealing and communicating with colleagues and clients-Expertize in presentation skills

Key Responsibilities handled

-To implement communications programs that promotes the product of organization-Preparing presentations for consumers regarding company product and services-Organizing conference and advertising the same with use of different forms of media-First contact person as PR with the clients of the company-Working with the marketing director to prepare press releases and marketing material for product advertising-Reviewing organizational communication-Maintaining positive relationships with media and clients -Representing the organization in the media and other relevant occasions; -Implementing strategic communication plans that include activities and performance indicators -Providing detailed reports of communications activities to the director on monthly basis-Tracking the effectiveness of communication through engagement on all levels-Coordinating social media and company web page for regular post related to organization and product information to be conveyed in the market through articles.-Planning news agendas and media campaigns and attending meetings with journalists and other media representatives -Analysis of current and future market trends so as to make strategies for company’s development-Attending product launch and media conferences

Responsibilities

Set-up and managed the City Council press kit: created brochures, articles for internal and external publications, news releases, presentations and speeches.

Managed the website: http://www.fmac.paris.fr Set-up a WordPress blog: http://blogs.paris.fr/fmacalecole/ Created communication materials (including web and social networks). Set-up and managed the partnership of the City of Paris with Reed Exhibition France

on the occasion of the International Contemporary Art Fair (FIAC). Set-up of the FMAC exhibitions and the annual presentation of Recent Acquisitions at

the International Contemporary Art Fair (FIAC). Scheduling and organising the stand “Paris Municipal Contemporary Art Collection”. Registration of attendees list for the stand . Ticket and pass registration for the stand: operates computer ticketing software from

a terminal to provide ticket sales services to the public. Prepare the post event report which offers recommendations for the next year. Follow-up on contacts with suppliers and clients made at the stand. Be awareness of the specific details relating to the exhibition.

intern: Marketing and communicationIndustry

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Government / Public Sector04/2007 to Current

Writing of articles and stories for Internal newsletter for the Department of Public Works Monitor print media on daily basis Distribution of newsletter and other promotional materials. Cover and report on visits by foreign dignitaries in our Department Collect stories and articles for Expanded Public Works Programme in the country Provide media support during Departmental events Branding of the Departmental Events in the country Writing Human interest stories and Interviews. Mobilisation of internal staff for internal events. Mobilisation of community during Ministerial Imbizos Manage road shows and internal exhibitions Exhibit for the Department during Rand Easter Show, Pretoria show, NCOP, Budget Vote,

Graduate placemen in the Institution of Higher Learning, and Sawic Conferences. Manage Audiovisuals for the Department of Public Works Operate Audiovisuals in the Department during internal events, Parliamentary public hearing

coordinated by the portfolio Committee of the Department of Public Works. Strategic placement of Executive Pictures in the Department and in the Regional Offices.

esponsibilities

In charge of the communication of the association and development, information and communication that organizes events.

Responsible for creating posters, banners and videos of the events.

Brief Description 

- Development and implementation of strategic communication planning 

- Develops comprehensive communication strategies that support the overall strategic direction of ICF. 

- Assesses existing communication programs, report findings and recommend improvements. 

- Provide expertise and share knowledge with various stakeholders of ICF. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

- Research and development of news releases, articles, editorials, publications and other written communication products. 

- Enhancing development of a system for delivering targeted messages to communication stakeholders 

- Managing excellent relations with a range of media contacts including- reporters, assignment editors, public relations executives 

- Supervise, contribute to Communications and Multimedia team comprising of staff, and external consultants 

- Work on editing scripts and overseeing production under often tight deadlines and closely coordinated with the Strategy and Planning team. 

- In conjunction with the strategy team, plan & execute various events including regular board-meetings and related events. 

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Key Competencies 

- MBA / Mass communication / Journalism / PR plus relevant work experience of 3-5 years 

- Prior Work experience in Social Sector would be a plus 

Key tasks Marketing Identify opportunities and develop appropriate plans and approaches Lead volunteers to manage and develop our social media presence Work with our webmaster to increase website usage Manage advertising and other promotional activity Co-ordinate our volunteer presence at external events Co-ordinate our volunteer speakers and local level activity Media response Work with volunteers to monitor and respond to relevant news items Respond directly to news coverage and media requests Take part in occasional interviews and debates as required Material production Prepare or commission articles, press releases and other material Produce our bi-annual magazine and bi-monthly e-newsletter and e-update Maintain our online content with the support of our webmaster Maintain contact databases with the support of our administrator Manage and update our promotional materials with the support of volunteers Produce the annual report Reporting Monitor and report on coverage and impact

Provide research and analysis on key humanitarian and related debates, and produce reports, briefing notes and other materials on key focus countries where IRC operates, and on the policy environment in the UK and Europe. Lead advocacy efforts on specific advocacy priorities, representing IRC to high profile policymakers, practitioners, think-tanks, academic partners, the media and the public. Work closely with global IRC advocates to support the development of IRC Inc advocacy strategies and activities on those priority issues. Work closely with IRC UK External Relations team to develop coordinated advocacy and public campaigns on IRC priority themes and countries. Manage Policy and Advocacy temporary staff and Interns

. Improving implementations of the Convention of the Rights of the Child (CRC). 

2. Enhancing international law and policy development on child rights. 

3. Mainstreaming child rights into other human rights processes. 

The Child Rights Advocacy and Communication Officer supports the Head of Office in strengthening the

collaboration with other Plan offices in order to facilitate and support involvement with relevant United Nations

mechanisms. She/he will increase Plan’s influence regarding child rights and contributes to Plan’s global

advocacy and communication work worldwide. By bringing up national and international child rights issues at the

global level duty bearers are reminded of their responsibilities and obligations to act.

Dimensions of Role:

Deputises for Plan UN Representative and Head of Office Geneva

In collaboration with Plan’s Programme team uses key messages developed in the field in wide ranging

work with key external stakeholders

Supports Plan with the development of effective tactics to use in successful advocacy campaigns

Identifies and pursues advocacy opportunities independently

Advises Plan staff on UN related activities and collaborates with them on advocacy and communication

work

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Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:

The post holder will be responsible for:

Child Rights Advocacy:  The Child Rights Advocacy and Communication Officer will have an active role in

supporting Plan’s advocacy and lobbying activities, including the development of current advocacy work as well

as supporting in identifying additional advocacy opportunities relevant to Plan’s work. The Officer will be

monitoring and reporting on the progress of the advocacy work carried out regarding the rights of the child in the

below mentioned areas.

 

1. Periodic Reporting: The Child Rights Advocacy and Communication Officer will assist in increasing the

strategic involvement of Plan’s country offices in UN periodic alternative reporting regarding i) the Convention of

the Rights of the Child (CRC)- all countries up for review will be contacted and assisted, ii) the Universal Periodic

Review (UPR) involving two countries per region and iii) the Convention of the Elimination of Discrimination

Against Women (CEDAW) involving one country per region.  

This will include:

Providing guidance and information

Providing technical assistance on UN know how

Revising and commenting upon written submissions

Developing tailor made advocacy briefs and lobby strategies

Providing on-line training on UN mechanisms

2. Human Rights Council: The Child Rights Advocacy and Communication Officer will carry out advocacy

activities within the Human Rights Council

This will include:

Participating actively in the annual day of the rights of the child

Developing written and oral statements to be delivered at the UN

Drafting thematic advocacy briefs

Providing input to child rights resolutions and thematic reports

Monitoring and reporting on the progress of the advocacy work carried out

3. Campaigns: The Child Rights Advocacy and Communication Officer will also contribute to Plan’s Global

advocacy campaigns:  including Because I am a Girl, Count Every Child and Learn Without Fear.

This will include:

Engaging in the NGO working groups

Lobbying relevant stakeholders in regard to defined advocacy asks

Identifying advocacy opportunities relevant to Plan’s work

Advocating for policy change which Plan supports

Internal and External Communication and Information: The Officer will develop a communication strategy in

order to strengthen and find new ways of enhancing the office’s current internal and external communication and

information channels. 

This will include:

Producing the development of monthly newsletters

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Ensuring regular updating and uploading of information and material to internal and external website

Developing use of social media

Strengthening the communication and collaboration with other Plan offices in order to facilitate and support

their presence and involvement in connection to the United Nations

Communicating decisions taken at the UN relevant to Plan offices and assisting in increasing Plan’s

visibility at the UN.

Compile information, prepare reports and submit them to concerned authorities within prescribed time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Assist EMPHNET staff and regional programs in writing up the most important activities, work achievements, initiatives reports, and success stories. 2. Assist in updating and managing EMPHNET social media accounts 3. Write a quarterly newsletter content script, to be disseminated to stakeholders, partners, country programs, and registered members and newsletter subscribers 4. Draft and edit MOUs, reports, concept notes, official letters, and proposals in coordination with EMPHNET team and management. 5. Contribute in providing EMPHNET website with needed articles for all sections including interventions, events and news articles 6. Assist in manage and update EMPHNET network and coordinate with members for high level of engagement. 7. Meet with EMPHNET team and partners on a regular basis to identify important reports and documentation needed for the implemented projects and activities. 8. Assist technical staff in writing, editing, and translating different materials in English and Arabic. 9. Write and edit programmatic reports for different EMPHNET activities including quarterly reports, profile reports, mini reports, annual reports, and achievements highlights

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