Media Specialst, Writer, Reviewer, Speaker, Essayist

MONA FINSTON

C) 646-***-****

adi7ga@r.postjobfree.com

Mona Finston has been a public relations/communications specialist for over 20 years. Services include: campaign strategizing, crafting press materials, brochures, website copy, ghost-writing articles, working with designers and vendors on press kit and website development, media list development, media training and ongoing outreach with targeted journalists to secure and facilitate coverage. BOOKS/AUTHORS:

• The New 60 Comic – Launch of new comic strip for Boomers

• The Parenting Project – Booked author on multiple television appearances

• Clothesline Diet – Promotion of diet book and author. (Today Show appearances)

• Harlequin – Set up tours for top authors/co-wrote annual Harlequin Romance Report

• Workman/Artisan Publishers – Promoted a wide range of cookbooks and art books NON PROFITS:

• JASA - PR firm of record (3+years) for agency that provides range of services for older adults in New York

• Road Scholar - Promotion of international travel programs targeted to adults 50+

• Modern Language Association - Promotion of yearly convention of language and lit professors THE ARTS:

• Martin Charnin/Shelly Burch – Promoted cabaret act for Annie director/lyricist and his performer wife

• Chicago City Limits – Promotion of NY’s oldest improv troupe/Improv class for Alzheimer’s Patients

• Sandy Bainum/Performer – Press kit development including all promotional materials, script review and revisions, website copy and blog and CD liner notes

• Pink Smoke Over the Vatican – Introduced film (and filmmaker) on women priests

• Choice Hotels – Launch and ongoing work with choicehotelsmusic.com – corporate philanthropic program matching singer/songwriters with charities around the U.S. HEALTHCARE:

• Prevent Blindness America – Promotion of national “Most Beautiful Eyes” contest, Eye Health Summit and creation and promotion of Seejanesee.org campaign – vision health for women

• TheAlcoholTalk.com – Promotion of awareness campaign for parents/PernodRicardUSA WINE & SPIRITS:

• Velvet Collection – Promotion of Marilyn Monroe Wines

• Cycles Gladiator – Created biking togs fashion show at Grand Central Station

• Dom Perignon/Moet – General media outreach including annual Moet Luxury Index

• Grand Marnier - Traveled with Jacques Pepin for Chef’s Ski Race charity events MISC:

• Hymini – Launched first hand-held charging device to harness solar and wind power (GMA appearance)

• Pret A Manger – Introduced the UK sandwich shop chain into the U.S. (Today Show appearance)

SPECIALTIES:

• Public Speaking – Featured speaker at Screen Actors Guild Event

• Reviewer for Cabaret Hotline – New York-based theater website/newsletter

• Improvisation Study (sketch and musical): Second City, Chicago; Gotham City Improv, NY; Chicago City Limits, NY

• Vocalist/Keyboard player for international USO tours and NYC clubs and hotels/cabaret performer

• BA in Theater– University of Wisconsin, Madison

• Named one of top minority or woman-owned businesses - by Choice Hotels

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