References and Affirmations
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Strategic Thinking
"Brian proved effective in planning and setting strategy, and was an exceptional team player who was skillful in working with the electronic and print media. His ability to make friends, build relational bonds, and interact with people with sensitivity is exceptional. Brian is a real professional. He is dedicated, professional and intelligent. He is well organized and has an ability to research and get what is needed to reach a goal while maintaining quality." - Supervisor, Bowery Mission / Christian Herald, New York, NY
Brand Building
"Your keen grasp of branding and the importance of consistent, clear messages have been fundamental to the strategic focus we have developed as an organization. Your efforts have clearly taken this United Way to a new level of sophistication and made us widely acknowledged leaders in our field...You have raised the bar in a way that few of us have had the opportunity, and for that, all of us are grateful." - President, United Way of Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie, NY
Integrated Marketing
"Folks were unanimous in their praise: Brian's meticulous attention to marketing - 'do sweat the small stuff' - as evidenced by his presentation, makes his own marketing plan a statewide model." - from "Highlights of the Statewide Marketing Task Force Meeting," United Way of New York State
"Great job on yesterday's Annual Meeting. The event was well orchestrated and served our purposes. The attention to detail was quite evident and the printed material really brought us to a new level in terms of look and feel." - President, Old Colony YMCA, Brockton, MA
"I really like what you've done with the (alumni) magazine. The new layout demands attention, and it sparkles. I turned to the very first page and said to myself, 'Something is really new here.' Congratulations." - Trustee, Franklin Pierce University
Communications Consulting
"I can't thank you enough for taking the time to consider my questions and for your insightful responses. That is precisely the type of feedback I need. You've given me some great ideas and some very specific things on which to act." - President of Massachusetts-based human resources consulting firm, in response to web site assessment
"Thank you so much for your feedback on the draft of our annual report. Your comments and suggestions were extremely helpful." - President of Workforce Investment Board, Brockton, MA
Copywriting
"Thanks so much for your wonderful write-up of my book signing. You really captured the spirit of the event and I was especially impressed with your accuracy and detail. And you even made my photograph come out well." - Faculty member, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA
"I just wanted to compliment you on such a fine job on the ... piece in the new Alumni Magazine. And the whole issue, in general, looks terrific. What a nice new look! I especially liked the vignettes you chose and how you edited them." - Faculty member, Franklin Pierce University
"Thank you for including my comments in your well-written and thorough article, 'Layoffs Also Put Stress on Those Left Working.' I enjoyed reading the article and I found your description of the various emotions which workers are now experiencing to be accurate and inclusive. I appreciated also that you interviewed a number of professionals and included the comments within a cohesive and coherent presentation." - Clinical psychologist / source for newspaper story on corporate layoffs
"Your write-ups were clear and exceeded expectations. The client was pleased. Your sensitivity to cultural considerations was on-target and the copy you generated will help the company fulfill its plans to enter foreign markets." - Owner, Results by Design, Dallas, TX
Media Relations
"Thank you for your help with publicity for the Vision Conference. I was pleased with the Poughkeepsie Journal coverage. Fortunately, one of my staff taped Channel 6 and they did an excellent story. We owe it all to your persistent efforts." - Director, Dutchess County, NY child advocacy program