Communicator, Advocate, Event Planner.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Communications Director at Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
- Past
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- media relations consultant at Clean Air - Cool Planet
- Advance person at John Edwards for President
- consultant at Fleishman-Hillard
- Vice President, Communications at Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- Vice President, Communications at Corp for Public Broadcasting
- Deputy Director of Public Affairs at U.S. Department of Justice
- Advance Person at The Office of the President of the United States
- VP at Fenton Communications
- VP at Fenton Communications
- Director, Florida Global Warming Education Project at League of Conservation Voters
- advance at various campaigns
- Director of Media Relations at Planned Parenthood federation of America
- Deputy Director, Planning at Battery Park City Authority
- advance at Babbitt for President
- Education
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- Harvard University
- State University of New York at Stony Brook
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts West
- San Francisco State University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Government Administration
Carole Florman’s Summary
I have worked for more than twenty years as a communications strategist, spokesperson,advocate and event organizer in government, politics and the non-profit sectors.
Carole Florman’s Specialties:
Communications strategy and implementation, media relations, project management, crisis communications, event planning and production, advance work, writing and public speaking.
Carole Florman’s Experience
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Communications Director
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
(Government Administration industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
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media relations consultant
Clean Air - Cool Planet
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
2007 — June 2008 (1 year )
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Advance person
John Edwards for President
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
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consultant
Fleishman-Hillard
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2003 — 2004 (1 year )
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Vice President, Communications
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Public Policy industry)
October 2000 — February 2003 (2 years 5 months)
Headed communications office for quasi-governmental organization. Responsible for communications and marketing strategy, media relations, crisis communications and Web site development. Managed initiatives to measure and enhance the image of public broadcasting. Wrote and edited congressional testimony, reports to Congress and annual reports. Oversaw a staff of five and a $200,000 annual budget.
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Vice President, Communications
Corp for Public Broadcasting
(Government Administration industry)
2000 — 2003 (3 years )
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Deputy Director of Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Justice
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)
February 1995 — October 2000 (5 years 9 months)
Managed the day-to-day operations of the 20-person departmental communications office. Served as a senior departmental spokesperson, advised senior staff on media strategy and crisis communications. Conducted media training for senior department officials. Was a communications liaison to the White House on significant issues including immigration, gun policy, and youth crime. Served as the departmental spokesperson of the case of Elian Gonzales among other high profile matters. Had editorial responsibility for and control over all departmental media materials prior to release.
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Advance Person
The Office of the President of the United States
(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Government Administration industry)
January 1993 — October 2000 (7 years 10 months)
Throughout the Clinton Administration, I was one of a cadre of staffers assigned to advance the President and Vice President of the United States on domestic and foreign trips. We were responsible for planning events, negotiating with venues, organizations and governments, building crowds, logistics, managing media participation and needs, and serving as liaisons between the White House and embassies, organizations, and agencies.
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VP
Fenton Communications
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year )
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VP
Fenton Communications
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year )
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Director, Florida Global Warming Education Project
League of Conservation Voters
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Political Organization industry)
June 1991 — May 1992 (1 year )
Led $1.1 million, one-year environmental education campaign to increase awareness and understanding of global warming among Florida residents and raise the issue among the 1992 presidential candidates
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advance
various campaigns
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
1988 — 1992 (4 years )
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Director of Media Relations
Planned Parenthood federation of America
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 1989 — March 1991 (1 year 9 months)
Managed press office of national non-profit organization. Developed communications strategies in response to legislative and other events, developed media guidelines and materials for use by Planned Parenthood affiliates. Oversaw a staff of eight, including media specialists, speechwriters and staff writers. Senior member of planning teams for events including 2 marches on Washington, a national day of action, and pro-choice events in Salt Lake City, Utah and Portland, OR.
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Deputy Director, Planning
Battery Park City Authority
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Government Administration industry)
January 1985 — July 1989 (4 years 7 months)
Worked as part of external affairs team for NY state development authority. Responsibilities included intergovernmental affairs, public affairs and community relations. Helped organize the Statue of Liberty Cenntennial Celebration, arts events.
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advance
Babbitt for President
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
1988 — 1988 (less than a year)
Carole Florman’s Education
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Harvard University
MPA , Public Administration , 1987 — 1988
Kennedy School of Government
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State University of New York at Stony Brook
BA , Liberal Arts, Public Policy , 1985 — 1987
- Activities and Societies:
- Attended Harriman School of Public Policy
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts West
Acting 1980 — 1983
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San Francisco State University
Theater Arts 1977 — 1979
Additional Information
Carole Florman’s Groups:
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Harvard University Alumni -
Clinton Gore Advance Alumni -
Current/Former Presidential Appointees -
Clinton/Gore Alumni
Carole Florman’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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- consulting offers
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