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Patricia M Sears Page 1 of 2
PAT R I C I A M . S E A R S 52 F innegan Road | Lowel l , Vermont 05847
802 744.6600 | tr [email protected]
C A T A L Y S T F O R S T R A T E G I C C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Public Affairs, Media Relations, Communications
o Skilled advocate for coordinated strategies and unified communications
o Extensive experience in connecting media to program goals, outcomes and organization’s mission
o Successful in pitching stories to internationally and nationally recognized newspapers, radio, television and internet news outlets.
I have had stories placed in international, national and local media on topics ranging from post-‐‑tsunami reconstruction in Indonesia to women’s healthcare in coffee-‐‑growing communities in Mexico to economic and community development of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.
Partnering for social change
o Strong ability to build effective executive, staff, peer and partner relationships
o Proficient in multi-‐‑cultural and competitive environments
o Extensive experience in forming partnerships to leverage funding for key programs, and representing projects, programs and organizations to donors, the US and foreign governments, multilateral organizations, and the media
o Designs and implements strategic advocacy campaigns locally, statewide, nationally and overseas
o Deep knowledge of the US and UN political environments and key players
At the UN I led the coordination of international organizations during several UN Special Sessions on women and children.
Results oriented
o Recognized for organizational development and concrete results
o Outstanding planning, organizing, monitoring, and follow-‐‑up skills
o Proven track record of working in challenging environments, bringing diverse groups and cultures together for a purpose
While living in Indonesia for three months in 2005, I led the management of media relations, dignitaries’ visits and special events for the one-‐‑year anniversary of the tsunami for International Save the Children Alliance member countries.
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H IGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Northeast Kingdom Tamarack, Inc /dba/ NEKTI Consulting (2001 – present) CEO & President
Selection of Global Clients:
o Grounds for Health | International NGO | Communications & Development (2006) o Save The Children | International NGO | Advocacy, Communications & Media Relations (2004/Bangkok,
2005/Banda Aceh) o USAID | Federal Agency | Media Relations (2001, 2004, 2005) o Communications Consortium Media Center | International Media Relations (2002) o CEDPA (Center for Development & Population Activities) | Advocacy, Media Relations (2001) o Population Action International (PAI) | Media Relations (2001)
CEDPA (Center for Development & Population Activities) (1997 – 2001) Senior Advisor, Public Affairs & Special Projects
PAI (Population Action International) (1989 – 1997) Deputy Director, Media Relations Special Olympics New York (1986 -‐‑ 1987) Field Director, Western NY (staff liaison to the statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run)
Wyoming State Training School (1985 – 1986) Volunteer Coordinator/Public Relations/Family Liaison
ABILITY & EXPERIENCE OF NOTE:
! AREA (WY, NY), STATE (WY, NY, DC), 1987 INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS GAMES | Coordinator, Manager/Communications, Media Relations, Celebrity Escort, Liaison to NY Law Enforcement Torch Run (1987)
! MEMBERS OF CONGRESS & THEIR STAFF | (1989 – present) As International Non-‐‑governmental representative, working with US Senate Foreign Relations Committee & others: providing advocacy & media relations, drafting testimonies to committees, briefings before visiting programs in countries, ad-‐‑hoc committee re Quebec-‐‑Vermont border crossings (Senator Sanders), Hill visits for advocacy
! FEDERAL AGENCIES AT NATIONAL & STATE LEVELS; US STATE DEPARTMENT, HHS, USDA, USAID, & US HOMELAND SECURITY | (1989 – present) Providing briefings, coordinating partnership efforts between agencies, UN International Conferences (Beijing, Cairo, Copenhagen, Rio), US-‐‑Canada border crossings
! HEARING BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY UNITED STATES SENATE, 110TH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION: ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY IMPLICATIONS OF NORTHERN BORDER SECURITY|(2007) Testimony as Patricia M Sears, Executive Director, Newport City Renaissance Corporation
! INTERNATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE FOR SAFE MOTHERHOOD | (1999 – 2004) Advocacy & Media ! INTERNATIONAL NON-‐‑GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN-‐‑COUNTRY & US | (1989 – present)
Staff, Consultant, Partner | Providing Advocacy, Communications, Media Relations ! AARP ADVOCACY ON THE HILL & NATIONWIDE AGE-‐‑FRIENDLY POLICY CHANGES (2014 – present) ! CELEBRITIES IN INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, STATEWIDE ARENAS | (1980 – present) Providing media
relations, escort VIPs on program tours, staff VIPs for special events ! PRESENTATIONS, MEDIA SPOKESPERSON AT INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, STATE LEVELS |
(1985 – present) Present as speaker, act as media spokesperson at International, National, State Conferences
HIGHLIGHTS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE
AARP Vermont | STATE PRESIDENT Vermont Aviation Advisory Council | MEMBER (appointed by Governor) Northeast Kingdom Travel & Tourism Association | BOARD PRESIDENT Grounds for Health | BOARD MEMBER, Chair/Communications Committee Special Olympics Wyoming | BOARD MEMBER, Communications Committee Special Olympics District of Columbia | VOLUNTEER, Chair/Media Relations