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Adam H. Brill

Adam H. Brill

Stratford,CT

Summary

Innovative communications strategist with 15+ years of experience in crisis and reputation management, overseeing departments and teams in government, utilities, nonprofits, and agencies. Former NYC police detective with a transition into public relations. Skilled in counseling C-suite executives, managing government affairs, securing media placements, and crisis mitigation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

CDD Strategies
03.2024 - Current
  • Manage lobbying and governmental affairs firm's strategic integrated business communications and crisis management practice
  • Develop and manage client messaging, digital and social media, executive communications, content marketing, strategic planning, and media relations
  • Built and expanded communications practice to offer a portfolio of digital and social media, marketing, and public relations services
  • Designed and created new social media and web platforms for Westchester County Airport to enrich customer experience

Senior Director of Communications

Harrison Edwards PR & Marketing
03.2021 - 03.2024
  • Directed agency's crisis communications and government affairs practice
  • Managed day-to-day account management for C-suite level clients in various industries
  • Created internal and external messaging, digital and social media, executive communications and speeches, fundraising strategy, and event management
  • Conceived and produced first major documentary film, “Rocketeers,” spotlighting the need for high-speed Internet in rural America

Director of Communications

Office Of The State Treasurer
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Senior advisor to State Treasurer for all communications, media relations, and public affairs strategy
  • Led and implemented communications strategy with partner organizations across CT and the U.S. on Responsible Guns Policy and Economic Empowerment

Director of Marketing Communications

Jewish National Fund USA
03.2014 - 06.2019
  • Managed marketing communications for global nonprofit involved in nation-state building and growing connection between U.S. and Israel
  • Managed global team to shape all fundraising messages across media and print platforms

Director of Communications

City Of Yonkers, Office Of The Council President
04.2009 - 01.2014
  • Directed communications for chief elected municipal legislative official
  • Managed all press, marketing, publications, and strategic policy

PR and Communications Specialist

Aquarion Water Company
05.2007 - 07.2008

Managed public relations and lobbying efforts for 7th largest private investor-owned water utility in the nation.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Relations

Iona College
New Rochelle, NY

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration & Planning

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY

Skills

  • Media Relations
  • Crisis Communications
  • Copywriting & Executive Speechwriting
  • Integrated Marketing
  • Social, Digital & New Media
  • Government Relations

Affiliations

  • People4Peace (Global nonprofit): Founding Member, Steering Committee
  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA): Vice President, Westchester-Fairfield Chapter;
  • Professional Advisor, Sacred Heart University PRSSA
  • National Press Club: Member, Headliners Committee

Timeline

Vice President

CDD Strategies
03.2024 - Current

Senior Director of Communications

Harrison Edwards PR & Marketing
03.2021 - 03.2024

Director of Communications

Office Of The State Treasurer
06.2019 - 02.2020

Director of Marketing Communications

Jewish National Fund USA
03.2014 - 06.2019

Director of Communications

City Of Yonkers, Office Of The Council President
04.2009 - 01.2014

PR and Communications Specialist

Aquarion Water Company
05.2007 - 07.2008

Master of Arts - Public Relations

Iona College

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration & Planning

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
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