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How'd it Go?

Experience has taught me:  "It went well" means it went great. "I think it went well" means it went well. "I couldn't tell how it went" means it was not so good.

Senior VP - West Coast Consumer PR Agency

Exciting, top ten independent PR agency is looking for a creative and talented VP or Sr VP to head up a major consumer account. It's a growing consumer practice with some giant name brands.   This person will serve as a strategic advisor to internal teams and clients for development/execution of consumer campaigns.  He/She will maintain an in depth knowledge of the clients' business and culture, competition and latest business and marketing trends. We are looking for someone with proven experience in bringing to market a top consumer brand, who is creative and innovative and understands how to create successful campaigns that move the needle by creating new trends and establishing consumer desire. The right candidate will have strong business and marketing know how and is connected to strong influentials in the consumer world.  Exceptional problem solving and strategic thinking skills.  Capable, confident and persuasive presenter with some new business experience as wel

Senior Vice President - Public Affairs (Top PR Firm - West Coast)

One of the most innovative and well run PR agencies in the country is looking for a smart and experienced leader to head up the public affairs group.  This person will work on primary accounts of the agency, which have been with the firm for over 15 years.  It's a stable and successful team of 15 to 20 staff at all levels and this is a new role.  This Senior Vice President will work with internal teams on the development and execution of integrated communications strategies targeted to consumers, policy makers and business decision makers.  To accomplish great things, the Sr VP will maintain an in-depth knowledge of the clients' business and culture, policy positions,  competition and latest industry trends. This key role also involves participating in talent management and retention, leadership groups and integrated communications counsel to different teams across the entire agency.  He/she may also assist with relevant new business opportunities.  We are looking for so