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Adam H. Brill

Adam H. Brill

Southbury,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

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Director, Executive Leadership

Community Partners In Action
Hartford, CT
05.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded public relations campaigns, resulting in increased media coverage and positive exposure.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive communications strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
  • Coordinated and directed public relations activities to align with corporate strategic goals.
  • Created and directed all aspects of the organization's 150th anniversary Gala, historical website
    timeline, collateral, and donor messaging, exceeding fundraising goals.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to design strategies for messaging and communications.
  • Overhauled website content to improve user experience while maintaining consistent branding
    across digital platforms.
  • Created targeted messaging for diverse audiences, ensuring relevance and impact across
    multiple platforms.
  • Provided strategic counsel to senior leadership on matters related to corporate reputation
    management.

Founder & CEO

Brill Media Group LLC
Southbury, CT
03.2020 - Current
  • Lead a boutique PR and crisis communication firm specializing in reputation management and media relations.
  • Represent A-list clients and organizations in banking, nonprofit, corporate, and aviation.
  • Manage a team of professionals with expertise in public affairs, digital communications and marketing.

Senior Director of Communications

Harrison Edwards PR & Marketing
Armonk, NY
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
Hartford, CT
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
New York, NY
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
Yonkers, NY
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
Bridgeport, CT
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
  • Multimedia storytelling
  • Marketing communications
  • Speech writing
  • Influencer partnerships
  • Brand messaging
  • Creating collateral
  • Social media content development
  • Communications strategy

Affiliations

  • People4Peace; National Press Club; NY Press Club, CT Press Club; Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels; NY Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons; Bnai Israel Southbury; International Churchill Society.

Timeline

Communications Director, Executive Leadership

Community Partners In Action
05.2024 - Current

Senior Director of Communications

Harrison Edwards PR & Marketing
03.2021 - 03.2024

Founder & CEO

Brill Media Group LLC
03.2020 - Current

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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