The PRJobCoach
San Francisco Bay Area
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- Principal Coach at http://PRJobCoach.com
- Member of the Board of Directors at Kids' Turn
- Account Director at The Taproot Foundation
- Consultant and CEO at Redphlag LLC
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- Co-Chair, The 2008 International Conference at Public Relations Society of America
- Vice President and General Manager at Hitachi America, Ltd.
- Vice President, Corporate Communications at Loral Corp.
- Director, Global Corp. Comms. at ASARCO Incorporated
- Director, Corp. Comms. and PR at Gould Inc.
- Manager, Executive and Technology Communications at International Harvester
- Program Manager and Senior Account Executive at Creamer Dickson Basford
- Senior Writer at National Semiconductor
- Senior Software Writer at Four Phase Systems Inc.
- Scientific Programmer and Senior Technical Assistant at Sverdrup Technology (ARO Inc. (Arnold Research Organization), NASA Ames Research Center)
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- San Jose State University
- Community College of Philadelphia
- Cardinal Dougherty
- Holy Angels
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Gerard Corbett, APR, Fellow, PRSA’s Summary
Experienced strategic leader with proven ability to develop and execute internal and external communications programs that are aligned with and help accomplish business goals and objectives. Have worked in Fortune 200 firms managing and implementing programs to advance corporate culture, enhance brand understanding and trust, and enable organization harmony and effectiveness.
Background in Fortune 200 Firms Spanning High Tech Companies – Consumer Electronics, Computers, Storage, Semiconductors, and Aerospace – to Industrial Conglomerates, Natural Resources and Heavy Equipment.
Gerard Corbett, APR, Fellow, PRSA’s Specialties:
Branding, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Web Management, Communications Strategy, Crisis Management, Web 2.0
Gerard Corbett, APR, Fellow, PRSA’s Experience
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Principal Coach
http://PRJobCoach.com
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 2009 — Present (4 months)
Coaching subsidiary of Redphlag LLC.
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Member of the Board of Directors
Kids' Turn
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Kids’ Turn is the only dedicated provider of a comprehensive program for children and family members who are affected by familial separation. Kids’ Turn helps children navigate through the difficult emotions associated with family reconfiguration and teaches family members support skills for affected children.
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Account Director
The Taproot Foundation
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)
The Taproot Foundation (Tapfound, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 91-2162645).
A “taproot” is the core root of a plant (picture a turnip). It gathers nutrients from lateral roots and delivers them to a plant to enable it to flourish.
Taproot sees itself as a taproot for the nonprofit sector, drawing nutrients from the community and delivering them to nonprofits to enable them to thrive.
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Consultant and CEO
Redphlag LLC
(Privately Held; Management Consulting industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)
Consulting services including branding, communications, tech marketing and coaching.
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Co-Chair, The 2008 International Conference
Public Relations Society of America
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
January 2008 — November 2008 (11 months)
The PRSA 2008 International Conference (October 25-28) has the theme the theme “Point of Connection” and promises to be an exciting opportunity for public relations practitioners across the profession to connect with one another on career development and networking, and most importantly, to learn innovative ways to use public relations in support of global business. The majority of Conference activities will take place at the GM Renaissance Center on the Detroit riverfront, site of GM’s global headquarters.
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Vice President and General Manager
Hitachi America, Ltd.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HIT; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 1995 — November 2007 (12 years 6 months)
Senior executive driving the branding, corporate advertising, public relations, investor relations, corporate marketing, Internet, customer support and employee communications and community relations for Hitachi and the Hitachi brand in North America based at Hitachi America (the North America regional headquarters of $87 billion, Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, the 23rd largest company in the world). Partner with senior, operating and field management and oversee strategic integration of the company’s corporate marketing, brand management and communications infrastructure for sales divisions and manufacturing subsidiaries in the Americas.
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Vice President, Corporate Communications
Loral Corp.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
1994 — 1995 (1 year )
Served as Vice President, Corporate Communications and corporate officer for Loral Corporation (previously one of the nation’s largest U.S. defense contractors). Worldwide responsibility for corporate, public and investor relations, advertising and marketing communications, and crisis and employee communications. Provided counseling and advisory services to senior and operating management, overseeing a communications infrastructure for 40 divisions, and a $12 million budget. Loral was subsequently acquired by Lockheed Martin.
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Director, Global Corp. Comms.
ASARCO Incorporated
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Mining & Metals industry)
1989 — 1994 (5 years )
Highly visible leadership role, serving as head of corporate and financial communications for ASARCO Incorporated, a global integrated producer of non-ferrous metals. Worldwide responsibility for planning, developing and delivering corporate communications strategies and initiatives, including investor communications, advertising, employee communications, speechwriting, media relations, and community, crisis and environmental communications. Additionally, provided public relations and marketing communications services for international mining investments in Mexico, South America and Australia, and served as chairman of the Lead Industries Association, Public Affairs Committee.
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Director, Corp. Comms. and PR
Gould Inc.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
1982 — 1989 (7 years )
Served as head of corporate communications and investor relations for Gould Inc., a global technology conglomerate headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Worldwide responsibility for corporate relations, advertising, public relations and executive communications functions. Focus on shaping a positive corporate reputation within industry analyst, media, stakeholder and employee communities within a fast-paced, publicly exposed, and ever-changing business environment.
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Manager, Executive and Technology Communications
International Harvester
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
1981 — 1982 (1 year )
Responsible for executive communications, including speech writing and technology communications for the public, media and investment community.
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Program Manager and Senior Account Executive
Creamer Dickson Basford
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
1979 — 1981 (2 years )
Managed editorial services department and handle several high tech accounts in the New England area.
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Senior Writer
National Semiconductor
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Semiconductors industry)
1978 — 1979 (1 year )
Responsible for the technical documentation of National Semiconductor's Starplex Microprocessor Development System.
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Senior Software Writer
Four Phase Systems Inc.
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Computer Hardware industry)
1977 — 1978 (1 year )
Responsible for the customer documentation, including manuals and guides, of the company's distributed data processing systems.
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Scientific Programmer and Senior Technical Assistant
Sverdrup Technology (ARO Inc. (Arnold Research Organization), NASA Ames Research Center)
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Aviation & Aerospace industry)
1970 — 1977 (7 years )
Scientific Programming of IBM 360 mainframe and engineering assistance supporting wind tunnel testing of aircraft and spacecraft at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View California.
Gerard Corbett, APR, Fellow, PRSA’s Education
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San Jose State University
BA , Public Relations , 1974 — 1977
- Activities and Societies:
- Member Kappa Tau Alpha, Journalism Honor Society
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Community College of Philadelphia
A.A. , General Ed., Elecs. Engineering , 1970 — 1972
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Cardinal Dougherty
High School , 1964 — 1968
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Holy Angels
Additional Information
Gerard Corbett, APR, Fellow, PRSA’s Websites:
Gerard Corbett, APR, Fellow, PRSA’s Interests:
Family, friends, travel, wine, automobiles, hiking, astronomy, aerospace, philosophy, music
Gerard Corbett, APR, Fellow, PRSA’s Groups:
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - Senior Member,
Arthur Page Society (http://www.awpagesociety.com),
Churchill Club, International Coaching Federation,
CMO Council - Past Member of the Advisory Board – 2002-2004,
International Advertising Association - Past President and Member of the Board of IAA West (www.iaaglobal.org/uswest) and Former Vice President North America IAA,
National Association of Science Writers,
National Investor Relations Institute - Member of the NIRI Senior Roundtable,
Public Relations Society of America - Member of the Board of Directors – 2005 - 2007 - Member - College of Fellows - Accredited in Public Relations (APR) - Chairman, National Honors and Awards Committee – 2003-2004,
New York PR Society,
Public Relations Roundtable (SF),
Society of Automotive Engineers,
LinkSV,
Linkedin,
Taproot,
JOTW
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San Jose State University (official group) -
Executive Suite -
Taproot Foundation -
High Tech Industry Executive Network -
280 Group: Product Management & Product Marketing -
Advertising Professional -
U.S. Government Relations & Public Affairs -
Marketing Executives Group -
International Advertising Association -
Technology Marketing Community -
Online Advertising Professionals -
The CMO CLUB -
Linking Northern California -
NASA -
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA National) -
CXO (CEO, COO, CKO, CFO, CMO, CAO, CVO, CDO, CRO, CLO, CSO & CTO) Community -
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Network -
Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators -
National Association of Science Writers -
International Advertising Association/West -
Public Relations Professionals -
Alumni of Hitachi -
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NIRI - National Investor Relations Institute -
Brand & Communications Management -
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Social Media Today -
San Francisco NIRI -
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Corporate Communications Executive Network -
Public Relations and Communications Professionals -
Coaches Exchange -
Gould Inc. Alumni -
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The Official American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) -
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Ned's JOTW - A World in Communication -
PRwise -
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Direct Source Network - Find Your Next Job Assignment Here -
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Kids' Turn -
Public Relations & Communications Freelance Network -
San Jose State University School of Journalism and Mass Communications Alumni (official group)
Gerard Corbett, APR, Fellow, PRSA’s Honors:
InsidePR Magazine - Public Relations All Star
Marquis Who's Who (In America, In The World, In Finance & Industry, In The East, Emerging Leaders in America, In Advertising, In Science and Engineering)
Jane's Who's Who In Aerospace
Who's Who in Public Relations
Kappa Tau Alpha, National Journalism Honor Society
AIAA Award, San Francisco Section
California Jaycees, Vice Presidential Award for Service
National Association of Investors Corp., Annual Report Best of Industry Award
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