Liz Gold
South Portland,ME
Summary
A versatile and innovative communications consultant and mixed media artist with over 20 years of experience in journalism, communications, and marketing. Known for simplifying complex topics and guiding organizations to find their voice and creative expression. Specializes in brand evolution, thought leadership, and storytelling, with a focus on diversity, empowerment, and social change.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
INTERMED
Portland, ME
09.2023 - Current
- Direct internal and external communication initiatives for Maine's premier physician-owned practice, driving strategic direction and execution.
- Develop and manage content for two weekly e-newsletters, reaching over 1,000 employees and emails to over 90,000 patients.
- Oversee social media management.
- Manage media relations and ghostwrite for executive leadership.
OWNER
LIZ GOLD, LLC
South Portland, Maine
06.2023 - Current
- Exhibit mixed media abstract paintings nationally and internationally through solo and group shows.
- Own an apparel and home goods e-commerce store at lizgold.online.
- Provide communications consulting, executive coaching, and editorial services to companies, nonprofits, and creatives.
OWNER
RHINO GIRL MEDIA, LLC
Portland, ME
01.2010 - 11.2021
- Provide consulting and communications services to clients across diverse industries, including social services, fintech, legal, and healthcare.
- Specialize in evolving brand voice and mission for companies and creatives, emphasizing empowerment, inclusiveness, and diversity.
- Coach business executives in thought leadership, employee engagement, and corporate communications with extensive experience in the accounting industry.
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
CITRIN COOPERMAN (NEW YORK, NY)
New York, NY
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Initially hired as a Marketing Writer, quickly expanded role to encompass public relations and rebranding efforts for a Top 25 advisory firm.
- Managed internal and external communications, and drafted and edited all marketing-related print and digital materials.
SENIOR EDITOR, ACCOUNTING TODAY
ARIZENT, (NEW YORK, NY)
New York, NY
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Promoted from Associate Editor to manage contributors and edit the Practice Resources section, focused on best practices, business development, and growth strategies.
- Co-founded the 'Accounting Tomorrow' blog, focusing on the new generation of CPAs. It is recognized as a top 50 blog for accountants.
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
OUTRIGHT (PORTLAND, ME)
Portland, ME
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Hired as a Youth Worker through the Ford Foundation advocating for LGBTQ+ youth 22 and under in southern Maine.
- Awarded a Gill Foundation Communications Fellowship to develop the organization's brand identity and spearhead a website refresh.
Education
BA - SOCIOLOGY+ RHETORIC & WRITING
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
ORONO, ME01.1999
Skills
- Communications consulting
- Strategic direction
- Content development/writing/editing
- Reporting
- Podcast hosting and production
- Executive/thought leadership coaching
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Canva
- WordPress/Squarespace/Hubspot/SharePoint
- Hootsuite/Later/Sprout Social)
- Trello/Slack/Freedcamp/Basecamp
Interests
- Trained in Goju Karate for six years with the Center for Anti-Violence Education in Brooklyn, NY
- Member of the Amazon Dragons Paddling Team, Portland, Oregon
- Vocals for Ladies Rock Camp, Portland, Oregon
- Performed a story live as part of Literary Arts Storytelling Class, Portland, Oregon
- Organizer of community clothing swaps, Brooklyn, NY & PDX
Radio/Podcasts
- WMEB, University of Maine, Orono
- WMPG, University of Southern Maine
- Radio23.org, Portland, Oregon
- VoiceAmerica, "Let's Get Radical," Business Talk Radio, Co-host
- CPA Trendlines, "The Cannabis CPA," Podcast host
- Conversations with Liz Gold, Podcast host & producer
Timeline
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
INTERMED
09.2023 - Current
OWNER
LIZ GOLD, LLC
06.2023 - Current
OWNER
RHINO GIRL MEDIA, LLC
01.2010 - 11.2021
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
CITRIN COOPERMAN (NEW YORK, NY)
01.2006 - 01.2010
SENIOR EDITOR, ACCOUNTING TODAY
ARIZENT, (NEW YORK, NY)
01.2004 - 01.2006
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
OUTRIGHT (PORTLAND, ME)
01.2002 - 01.2004
BA - SOCIOLOGY+ RHETORIC & WRITING
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
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