OBJECTIVE

A position as an executive vice president utilizing my experience in internal and external communications, marketing and business development, advertising, team building, and strategic planning. Strengths include persuasive leadership, stellar communications skills, writing excellence, managerial proficiency, inspirational leadership talent, ingenuity and creativity, extensive media expertise and media exposure--including innumerable interviews as a guest on radio, podcasts, and television---and infinite energy fueled by an optimistic disposition.

DETAILED EXPERTISE

Planning: Led associates in creating internal and external communications programs and marketing strategies for staff, clients, media and key stakeholders. These included internal and external communications programs, image and branding specialization, public and media relations, corporate objectives development and strategies for launching, and advertising campaigns. Focused on innovation with acute knowledge of market challenges and opportunities for increased market share and diversification into new markets.

Development: Established comprehensive internal and external communications and marketing programs targeted to increase staff morale, created new branding opportunities with special focus on increasing recognition and elevating corporate identity globally. Generated ideas to distinguish company from competitors by increasing corporate visibility and intensifying client focus. Pro-actively built relationships with employees, stakeholders, clients, and created venues for team/partner oriented approaches to business.

Implementation: Evaluated, modified, and executed communications and marketing plans and programs with attention to adopting new concepts and strategies as needed. Formulated and tracked company-wide training programs focused on staff morale and motivation, including an emphasis on open and honest, multi-directional communication.

DISTINGUISHING QUALIFICATIONS

oTwenty-five years of corporate management, communications, marketing and business development experience, with past ten years serving as President of female owned civil engineering firm, Boudreau Engineering, Inc.

oNotable Achievement: Author, A Human Mosaic: Heal, Renew & Develop Self-Worth, published in 2019. Author website: www.anneoboudreau.com

oCommunications consultant, brand development advisor

oOutstanding writing and communications skills

oCounsel in areas of self-worth, confidence, and self-directed healing.

oEvergreen Optimist and Inspiring Leader

SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS

oLed business development/sales program for multi-national corporations

oExceeded projected revenue and profitability objectives

oCreated and implemented strategy to generate new business and expand client base

oDirected sales training and recruiting of sales professionals

oDeveloped marketing literature to improve a company’s position in the marketplace and vividly portray distinctive image

oEnhanced corporate image and identity in marketplace

oExecuted public/media relations and advertising efforts

EDUCATION

oNorthwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

oBachelor of Arts in Writing and English (l985)

oThe Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Connecticut.

oLanguages: Fluent in Spanish and conversant in German. Lived in Chile, Germany and Belgium.

oStudied German language and culture at the University of Bonn, Germany

oOngoing Courses in Communications and Brand Development

AFFILIATIONS

Board Member, Vice President, and Director of Strategic Initiatives for EDIN, Member and Consultant to the Equipoise Center, Society of Marketing Professionals, American Marketing Association, Emory University Corporate Associates, Project Atlanta, AntiDrug March Group, Metropolitan Atlanta Housing Project Committee, Advisory Board Member, Aurora Camps.

WORK HISTORY

President, Boudreau Engineering, Inc. (2002 – present). Company provides consultation services for pavement design, pavement evaluation, material characterization, construction and pavement management for commercial, government and institutional clients. Owns and operates a dynamic test system specializing in laboratory characterization of pavement materials. Consult on various engineering-related issues and projects.

As President of Boudreau Engineering, Inc., Anne has worked to create a distinct niche in the engineering industry, positioning the firm as one of the nation’s top experts in pavement management and resilient modulus testing. Anne’s extensive background as a communications and marketing expert coupled with being an innovative thinker has helped to drive the company into new markets nationally and worldwide.

Her business background includes having worked closely and effectively with CEO’s and top leadership of numerous corporations. Anne’s leadership abilities and creative style coupled with outstanding interpersonal capabilities have been of great benefit to the company. Anne’s written and oral communication skills and multi-lingual capabilities include public speaking, writing and giving speeches, presentations, television appearances, and several other press-related events and community affairs.

HKS Architects, Inc., Director of Marketing, Communications, and Client Relations (2006-2011). As director of marketing for worldwide architecture firm based in Atlanta, developed and executed strategies and business plans targeted to all of firm’s business sectors, including government, commercial, healthcare, hospitality, sports, education and the arts. Responsible for winning numerous significant contracts, exceeding company’s projected goals. Served as key client liaison for company’s top regional clients, ensuring excellence in service and quality of work performance. Managed staff and guided staff education and development in Atlanta.

President, O2E, Inc., Marketing and Communications Consultant (1997-2006). Consulted and contracted with companies in the areas of marketing, communications, public relations/public affairs, advertising and sales, and health-related issues. Advisor to several top leaders and politicians on strategy and programs. Assisted corporate executives to create or redefine their corporate image and identity in the marketplace, and designed and developed strategies to pursue new or larger target clients and markets. Wrote and produced marketing literature to represent clients’ new direction and image. Given numerous speeches, appeared on a CNN health segment that aired nationally, as well an NBC segment. Serve on the Board of EDIN, a prestigious non-profit organization and the only existing entity at that time that was dedicated to the prevention of eating disorders. Was instrumental in writing and redirecting the strategic orientation of the organization and transforming its revenue losses into positive cash flow.

Windham Brannon, P.C., Director of Marketing (1995-1997). Managed and directed marketing, sales and communications functions for regional financial services and management consulting firm. As firm’s first marketing director, was challenged with building program from the ground up; developed corporate strategic plan and implemented the redefining of company image and position in the marketplace, repositioning the firm in a unique niche. Produced all corporate literature, proposals, designed and wrote all advertising pieces, press releases, and generated media publicity for the firm; led business development efforts nationwide. Through superior client relationships, generated numerous, multibillion-dollar clients for the firm, including a $14 billion tire manufacturer, a $2.5 billion division of a leading information systems company, and an international retail corporation.

Law Companies Group, Inc., Director of Corporate Communications (1990-1995). Directed communications and marketing for one of the world's largest engineering and environmental services companies with revenues exceeding $350 million, 5,000 employees in 100 offices in 40 countries. Noteworthy achievements included initiating lively and informative internal communications programs, founded crisis communications department redesigned companywide marketing literature, establishing Corporate Communications Council and Advisory Board, and formulated plans to integrate new corporate acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances. Instrumental in developing business with $20 billion dollar transportation and shipping company. Worked in Europe and Latin America.

Atlanta Think Tank, General Manager (1989-1990). Managed startup of a venture capital investment company. Coordinated investment projects from conceptualization to implementation. Selected and evaluated innovative ideas and inventions for funding and market penetration. Worked with four high profile business leaders, included the founder of Diet Coke.

WAGA/CBSTV, National Sales Coordinator and Advertising Manager/Lomax for Mayor Committee, Assistant Director of Fund Raising (1988-1989)

Coordinated relationships with national representative company offices, analyzed contracts, formulated and managed commercial rate guide and served as liaison between buyers, agencies and station. Additionally, managed advertising campaign for metropolitan mayoral candidate. Responsibilities included policy development, writing platform papers, issue management and fundraising.

Simon & Schuster, Technical Specialist / Prentice Hall Publishing, Sales and Marketing (1986-1988). Sold textbooks in a four-state region. Responsibilities included author prospecting, manuscript development and account management in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. Achieved 80% sales increase in the region.

The Windy Hill Executive Center, General Manager (1985-1986). Managed a 120,000 sq. ft. executive office building with 150 tenants and a staff of 30 for maintenance and secretarial services. Responsibilities included marketing, tenant management, leasing and property maintenance.

SUMMARY

Anne is an independent and innovative thinker, highly self-motivated, and has worked closely and effectively with CEO’s and top leadership of numerous corporations. Her leadership abilities and creative style coupled with outstanding interpersonal capabilities bring much-needed optimism and motivation to corporate cultures. Through a distinctly entrepreneurial approach combined with an energetic, inspiring management style, Anne drives others to succeed, and serves as a catalyst to building productive, energetic business climates. With extensive management experience, she has led divisions of companies to exceed projected revenue and profitability objectives, while falling within budgetary constraints. Additionally, Anne’s superior written and oral communication skills and multi-lingual capabilities include public speaking, writing and giving speeches, presentations, television appearances, and several other press-related events and community affairs. Last but perhaps most impressive, Anne wrote a foundational book about healing from past wounds and developing self-worth, interviewed experts worldwide and over forty trauma survivors. She is considered an expert in self-worth and is a confidence coach. Link to her online press kit: https://anneoboudreau.onlinepresskit247.com

Anne Ockene Boudreau

5392 Blue Iris Court www.anneoboudreau.com

Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092 404-***-**** adifs0@r.postjobfree.com

Anne Ockene Boudreau

5392 Blue Iris Court www.anneoboudreau.com

Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092 404-***-**** adifs0@r.postjobfree.com

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