David Vahue

** ******** *****, ************, ** *2159

(C) 518-***-**** ? acenjj@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Twenty-five years of top-level communications experience in the public and

private sectors with wide-ranging capability in message development,

meeting facilitation, media relations, community relations, economic

development and government affairs. An innovative and practical

collaborator who emphasizes adaptability, outcome based leadership and a

strategic ability to see the big picture.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Communication Corporate Branding Executive Messaging

Stakeholder Relations Crisis Communication Governmental Advocacy

Management

Community Development Safety Communication Meeting Facilitation

. Professional Background

Aire-Master of Upstate New York 2010 -

2014

Owner, Managing Partner, Development

Responsible for all aspects of business development including sales,

marketing and social networking as well as the creation and implementation

of a customer focused service program for a commercial deodorizing

business.

. Developed and employed a creative sales protocol and presentation for a

commercial deodorizing and janitorial services franchise business in

virgin territory targeting commercial clients.

. Generated total sales increase year over year of 90%.

. Expanded ancillary product portfolio resulting in 30% increase in

product sales year over year.

. Created and implemented a professional, responsive customer service

program resulting in customer retention rate of close to 70%.

Lafarge Cement, North America 2003 -

2009

Manager, Internal Communications, Cement Division

Strategic communications management and support to senior executives and

functional areas directors. Subject matter included Safety,

Sales/Marketing, Logistics and Distribution, Environmental Issues,

Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Branding, and Alternative Fuels and Raw

Materials. Resulting in improved levels of employee engagement, safety

performance, and cost management awareness.

. Developed and implemented internal communications program serving 3,500

employees, 120+ sites in U.S and Canada ensuring seamless integration of

global business messages with regional and site specific communications

needs. Multiple communication channels used to reach and access

audiences ranging from hourly staff to site management to executive

leadership.

. Managed North American regional product line global re-branding

initiative ensuring on time and on budget implementation and compliance

with corporate wide rollout.

. Actively involved in crisis management program including content and

message development that resulted in mitigating the potential for

negative publicity for the company on a local, regional and global basis.

Community Relations Manager, Ravena Plant

Community Relations Manager hired to create and implement a public

relations program which resulted in the issuance of federal and state

environmental permits for alternative fuels usage in an environmentally

sensitive locale.

. Created, implemented and managed all internal and external communications

activities resulting in a positive image for the production facility

including governmental and media relations and participation with various

civic and business groups throughout the region.

. Successfully executed all logistical aspects of community interaction,

including open houses, facility tours and community outreach and

engagement. Open House events completed under budget, attracting over

25% of community's population.

. Established community complaint resolution program utilizing a thoughtful

and professional approach resulting in a positive impression for the

company within the community.

David Vahue

38 Olympian Drive, Slingerlands, NY 12159

(C) 518-***-**** ? acenjj@r.postjobfree.com

New York State Rural Development Council 1997-

2003

Executive Director

Chief executive for a statewide organization addressing a wide array of

rural issues including community and economic development, health care,

infrastructure development, utilities, electricity restructuring, housing,

natural resource preservation, sprawl/land development, telecommunications.

. Developed and maintained relationships with federal, state, and local

government agencies and officials, universities, private sector

representatives, not for profit organizations and citizens active in

community development to facilitate the coordination and utilization of

resources.

. Planned, coordinated and implemented meetings attracting hundreds of

individuals and organizations interested in the economic and community

development needs of rural residents.

. Developed, managed and coordinated annual budgets and work plans between

federal and state agencies ensuring compliance and synchronization of

federal program objectives with state level development priorities.

.

New York State Department of Economic Development

1995-1997

Acting Regional Director

Senior level State economic development official responsible for a six

county region in Upstate New York, representing the Governor and

Commissioner of Economic Development in negotiations with businesses and

local agencies.

. Coordinated and managed a six county regional economic development

strategy ensuring local interests and statewide priorities were aligned

to improve economic opportunity for the region.

. Developed and presented detailed economic development incentives to

businesses within the regional boundaries to ensure retention of private

sector employment.

. Management and oversight of regional office staff responsible for

outreach and relationship building with local businesses.

Town of New Hartford, New York

1992-1995

Planner

Town of Littleton, New Hampshire

1990-1992

Town Planner

City of Utica, New York

1988-1990

Associate Planner

Each of these positions necessitated increasing levels of responsibility

within each local government. Responsibilities included the provision of

professional counsel and expertise to various councils, committees,

community leaders, planning and zoning boards. Additional duties included

scheduling and facilitating monthly meetings, public presentations,

negotiation with developers; administration and enforcement of local

building and development codes; development of two community master plan

and zoning ordinance updates; grant writing, application and administration

of federal programs at the municipal level.

Education

State University of New York at Albany, Degree: B.A. 1988

Major: Public Affairs, Concentration: Urban/Regional Affairs

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