Director of Communications

CATHERINE M. RENNER

**** ************* ***. **, 202-***-****

Washington, DC. 20016 *******@*****.***

HIGHLIGHTS

§ Host and Reporter on WOR TV’s ‘In the Black’ which aired on national TV

§ Advertising Awards Judge for the CLIO and CEBA Advertising Awards

§ Global Women’s Inventors and Innovators Network - US Representative

§ Advertising Production Manager and Producer of award-winning advertising campaigns now archived at the Smithsonian Museum of American History, Washington DC

§ Accomplished communications and business management strategist with over 20 years experience working in hybrid business cultures in USA, UK, UAE, Japan and Africa

§ Deep understanding of AI and its use in research and presentations

§ Communicates complex ideas clearly and persuasively through excellent written, verbal, visual and technical presentation skills

§ Highly organized project, program and operations manager in multiple industries and technology development environments - Competent user of project management software (Smartsheet, Jira)

§ Demonstrated commercial and public sector business development and fundraising

§ Confidently manages multiple projects, and stays calm under pressure

§ Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities - Employs diplomacy, collaborates effectively across all organizational levels, builds and maintains good relationships

§ A trusted advisor who excels at solving difficult challenges with creative solutions PUBLISHED PAPERS

‘The Next Wave of the Biometric Revolution’, The Hill, February, 2016

‘Foreign Biometric Surge May Drive Travel Innovation’, The HDSIAC (Homeland Defense

& Security Information Analysis Center) Spotlight Magazine, August, 2015

‘Identity and Biometric Entry and Exit Solution Framework for Airports’, a White Paper prepared by the Secure Identity & Biometric Association (SIBA) for TSA (Transportation Security Administration) (Contributor) 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Strategic Communications Consultant June 2017 – Present Clients include: enCapsa Technology, LLC. (Data Management Technology), Identity Strategy Partners, LLC. (Biometric & Identity Technology), MiNiT Financial Services, Inc. (Fintech), Heinemann Americas, Inc. (Project Management & Logistics), City Place Dental (Medical Healthcare), World Health Access - VAX Passbook (Medical Technology), Sparx Novate, LLC. (IT Innovation Research & Development), ZipID, LLC. (Identity Management Technology)

Services include:

§ Collaborates with C level executives to create effective communications strategies that align with the brand and resonate with the target audience, helping the company to articulate and achieve its goals

§ Works with businesses of various sizes and industries, including small businesses and start- ups (such as ZipID) from planning to delivery, providing both traditional and digital communications efforts customized to their needs and budget

§ Produces and integrates creative content across varied platforms and channels including digital marketing, advertising, media/public relations, press releases, social media campaigns, websites, podcasts, videos, scripts, product manuals

Program Manager July 2021 – July 2022

Barnallen Technologies Inc. Rockville, MD.

A Federal Government contractor for Agencies’ Records Management-Disposition Schedules Director of Corporate Communications, Head of DC Operations April 2013 – July 2017 HSDI Technology, Inc. (Isaac Daniel Group), Washington, DC. An IT research and development company, awarded circa 500 patents and patents pending, specializing in biometric, cyber security, GPS, and telecommunications technologies. The company created a patented sensor-on-card biometric smart card, and the first GPS embedded sneakers.

§ Developed and delivered globally integrated communications plans with the aim of forming a positive impact on the company’s culture, employee engagement, and innovation

§ Provided leadership and management of the DC Office. Implemented policies to enhance performance and productivity

§ Created and delivered presentations to potential commercial partners and government agencies

§ Wrote winning proposals in response to Federal Government RFPs

§ Developed and managed relationships with federal agencies (DHS, DOD) and on Capitol Hill

§ Establishing strong strategic partnerships with biometric industry partners (3M, MorphoTrak)

§ Wrote business plans raising over $200M in investment capital

§ Served on the Board of Secure Identity & Biometric Assoc. (SIBA), on the Document Security Alliance’s Key Issues Committee, and actively engaged with industry associations Director of International Business Development 2009 – 2013 HSDI Technology, Inc. (Isaac Daniel Group), Miami, FL.

§ Developed and implemented business development and go-to-market strategies

§ Introduced IDG’s biometric smart card technology to US and international markets via BD & tradeshows

§ Initiated a partnership with GTP (Global Technology Partners LLC), a card payment solutions provider operating in over 30 countries

§ Identified and managed market opportunities unencumbered by legacy technology

§ Launched partnerships with leading US providers of biometric card readers

Founding Partner 2005 – 2009

Whatever Direct LLC, Miami, FL

Online portal for sales goods and services available direct to home and office.

§ Coined the phrase “A lifestyle not a privilege”

§ Raised over $250K funding while developing the concept of this start-up business Project Management Consultant 2002 – 2005

Hammatan Ventures LLC, Vienna, VA

§ Worked on the framework documentation for MTN’s (the leading mobile communications operator in Africa) successful bid to service the oil and gas sector in Nigeria

§ Delivered a bespoke telecommunications training program to MTN’s engineers EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts, School of Communications, The American University, Washington, DC Prince2 (Projects in a Controlled Environment), Project Management Certificate, London, UK Financial Planning Certification, City Financial Partners, London, UK

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