
PR professional with more than 25+ years of experience in the PR + media fields. This includes working with the world's largest healthcare, Tech, food & beverage companies, retail and CPG brands as well as Fortune 500 corporate and financial clients including the top banks and major financial institutions. Chris also has quite a bit of experience working in the health care space, representing major hospital groups and pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, he has worked with clients in travel/hospitality including major hotel chains and airlines. Chris also has years of experience representing clients in the automotive space, repping some of world's largest auto manufacturers to the companies behind the latest tech in today's cars. Some of the accomplishments he is the most proud of include: Leading media relations efforts on: IBM's 100th anniversary, Frito-Lay's Crash The Super Bowl campaign and generating over one billion impressions for the Waterford Times Square Ball campaign. Specialties: Broadcast Media Relations, Print And Online Media, Emerging Media, Media Strategy, CSR and Thought Leadership. Prior to working in PR, Chris worked as a reporter in the newspaper, radio and TV news fields. He firmly believes that his news background allows him to see stories that other PR people might not see. Media lead on campaigns that were recognized at top industry events such as the SABRE Awards, the PRSA Silver Anvil Awards, PR Week Awards, etc. Led numerous PRSA media panels on national broadcast and business media. Spoke at Ragan's PR Daily Events about the latest media trends and pitching. He was also a key speaker on media relations at schools such as Manhattan College and NYU. Additionally, Chris has taught sessions on emerging media, the impact of COVID-19 on the media landscape as well as the impact of the 2020 election cycle on earned media relations. He also volunteers annually to help out on the FDNY Communications Committee to help raise money for their largest fundraising event of the year. Additionally, Chris served as the PR chairman for a small organization in New York City for over 5 years; helping to promote the organization both locally and nationally. He was nominated for a PR People Award his first year working in public relations and has been recognized several times over the years for mentoring junior staff in media relations.
mslgroup.com
launchsquad.com
connors.com
ketchum.com
New York, New York, United States
SVP, Media Relations
Current Global
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Apr 2021 - Present
New York, United States
Team Member
FDNY Foundation Annual Dinner Communications Committee
May 2013 - Present
Head Of U.S. Media
MSLGROUP
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Dec 2019 - Apr 2021
New York, United States
Media Director
BCW Global
Aug 2016 - Dec 2019
New York
Vice President, Financial and Consumer Media Teams
Ketchum Public Relations
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Jan 2010 - Aug 2016
Public Relations Chairman/Board Of Governors
NYYRC
Feb 2010 - Jan 2016
New York, United States
Founder
Helping Hands Of Queens
Feb 2010 - Jan 2012
Political Contributor/On-Air Guest
Huffington Post Live
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
Greater New York City Area
Communications Director
Michael Allegretti For Congress (NY-13)
Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
Communications Director
Bruce Blakeman For US Senate (NY)
Jan 2010 - May 2010
Vice President/Partner/--(Public Relations/Small Business Consulting)
Adam Weiss Public Relations
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
Media Director
The Recess Ends
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
Head Basketball Coach
Resurrection Ascension School
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
Queens, NY
Publicist
Russia 2014 Olympic Bid Event, United Nations
Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
Publicist
New York City Chocolate Art Show
Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
Anchor/Reporter
KSTF-TV, CBS 10 News
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
Sports Producer
FOX 23 News
Jan 1999 - Dec 2001