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THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON, DC
Professional Philosophy
Seasoned professional with experience in high stakes organizations such as the White House and Harvard University, small business start-ups and not-for-profits. Understands the importance of integrity, thinking beyond the realm and asserting team goals. Focus on understanding client needs, building relationships, developing communications strategies and forwarding objectives.
Skills - Strengths
  • Effective leader
  • Innovative Thinker
  • Composed and calm under pressure
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Strategic planning
  • Event & Logistics management
Management - Communications - Executive
The White House - Washington, DC, 01/1998 to 01/2001
Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Social Secretary
  • Created and executed over 1,000 White House events on the world stage for President William J. Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.
  • Demonstrated the ability to inspire a nation and the world through powerful productions, messages, and print materials.
  • Portfolio included:State ceremonies and dinners for world leaders such as the State Visit of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia of Spain.  International summits including NATO's 50th Anniversary Dinner for leaders of 19 NATO countries, and the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council Summit Dinner for 800 leaders, foreign, and defense ministers worldwide. National celebrations such as America's Millennium Gala at the White House and the Lincoln Memorial.
Harvard University - Cambridge, MA, 01/2001 to 01/2005
Assistant to the President for Special Events – Cambridge, MA
  • Restructured special events for Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers through strategic planning to advance objectives and build relationships.
  • Executed and launched innovative faculty, university and development events by merging public relations know-how with event management, creating a link between university's outreach and special events.
  • Portfolio included: Intimate gatherings such as faculty dinners to address topics and initiatives in an in-depth, relaxed and personal format.  University-wide events such as Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to Harvard, and a student and faculty outdoor festival that grew from 2,000 to 14,000.  Development and alumni activities such as the international "Harvard Goes To" alumni conferences throughout Europe and Latin America. 
The Liberty Square Group - Boston, MA, 01/2005 to 01/2006
Senior Vice President – Boston, MA
  • Founded and led the Strategic Events practice.
  • Developed, planned and managed special events, from international summits to entertainment productions.
  • Ensured that events reinforced the delivery of clients' key messages to influence target audiences and generate media coverage.
University of Massachusetts Boston - Boston, MA, 01/2006 to 01/2008
Director of Marketing & Communications
  • Oversaw the development of the first comprehensive university branding campaign to provide clear and consistent guidance.
  • Planned and launched innovative, creative and effective communications campaigns for recruitment, resulting in record enrollment numbers.
  • Coached management on communication tactics with staff and customers regarding campus initiatives.
  • Developed key messaging, branding and positioning statements for key university initiatives such as Campus Expansion project.
Kevin Kennedy Associates - Indianapolis, IN, 01/2008 to 01/2013
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Honored request of my brother to succeed him, upon his passing from a brief illness, as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the engineering consulting company he founded.
  • Set an agenda that was focused on strategic planning, forward thinking and had the agility to survive and overcome the 2008 Financial Crisis, the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
  • Utilized my experience and skills gained in high stakes, fast-paced organizations to stabilize, restructure and lead the company to a successful sale in five years.
Shade & Shutter Systems - Hyannis, MA, 01/2013 to 05/2017
Chief of Services
  • Working with the President, developed and achieved strategic business goals.
  • Created new revenue streams through new repeat and referral business practices.
  • Led implementation of communications, operations and logistics review for improved customer service.
Clinton/Gore 92' & 96' - Presidential Transition Team, 01/1987 to 01/1998
Traveled nationally / Little Rock, AR
The White House - Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration: University of Massachusetts Amherst - Amherst, MA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Social Secretary
  • Assistant to the President for Special Events
  • Senior Vice President
  • Director of Marketing & Communications
  • Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief of Services
  • Traveled nationally / Little Rock, AR
  • Washington, DC

School Attended

  • University of Massachusetts Amherst

Job Titles Held:

  • The White House - Washington, DC
  • Harvard University - Cambridge, MA
  • The Liberty Square Group - Boston, MA
  • University of Massachusetts Boston - Boston, MA
  • Kevin Kennedy Associates - Indianapolis, IN
  • Shade & Shutter Systems - Hyannis, MA
  • Clinton/Gore 92' & 96' - Presidential Transition Team
  • The White House - Federal Highway Administration

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Business Administration :

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