Self-EmployedConsultant/Freelancer
Aug. 2007 - Apr. 2014Greater New York City AreaAs a contracted PR consultant my responsibilities have included public relations plan development and execution; oversight of PR plan deliverables; project management; product marketing communications; internal communications supporting senior and mid-level management; employee communications; diversity and inclusion communications; advocacy relationship building, and change management. Supported Janssen Pharmaceuticals mental health, neurology, internal medicine franchises and oncology R&D teams, and J&J Consumer R&D division. And at Novartis, developed a D&I Communications plan that included internal efforts to raise awareness of D&I, collaboration with Employee Resource Groups, efforts to improve external visibility, and funding allocations. Projects included developing an online D&I training tool for senior managers, managing logistics for D&I special events, and developing communications materials as outlined in the plan and ad hoc communications.