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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
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
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
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
  • 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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