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Jason M. Gardner

1416 Feathers Hooves Drive

Garden City, NY 11530

(631) 704-3423

Qualification Profile

·       Successful Vice President of Public Relations with specialized expertise in marketing and  business development

·       Proven ability to manage long-term media campaigns.

·       Demonstrated ability to maximized revenue and increase visibility for high profile clients.

·       Energetic leader of public relations campaigns.

·       Led several international media campaigns.

·       Expansive experience includes: business to business, community relations, federal regulatory compliance, and experience in several industries.

·       Capable budget planner and manager.

Achievements

Accredited in Public Relations (APR)

Received American Public Relations Association, Recognition Award.

Awarded Senior Specialist of the Year for merit.

Professional Background

Maurice Group – Long Island, NY

1994-Present

VICE PRESIDENT – PUBLIC RELATIONS GROUP ACCOUNT MANAGER

Supervised daily operations for large public relations agency. Recruited and trained award-winning staff. Negoiated with high-profile clientele. Led planning, project and budget management and project evaluation. Collaborated across divisions to meet clients' needs.

·       Exceeded corporate goals every year.

·       Led team to expand customer base and increase market share by 45%.

Long Island Blood Services – Long Island, NY

1983-1994

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

Served as public relations and  spokesperson for a multi-state region. Managed fund raising, capital campaigns and community awareness. Contacted media on a weekly basis. Worked on multiple projects with tight deadlines. Oversaw cross-media advertising campaigns. Participated in volunteer recruiting program.

·       Founded the company's first fundraising campaign which raised over $1 million in donations

·       Developed international public relations campaign.

·       Worked with four other divisions to coordinate efforts.

·       Cultivated relationships with top media organizations to promote initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Communication / Public Relations

Hofstra University