Al Modugno

About Al Modugno

AboutHigh-performing senior communications executive with in-depth background in financial and professional services, risk and insurance, environmental/sustainability, construction, information technology and healthcare industries. Hitting the mark. Successful career spanning over four decades developing, leading and implementing cost-effective strategic communications campaigns that position clients before clearly defined business, trade, and consumer audiences. Communications leader, collaborator and team player. Combines deep communications and crisis management experience with hands-on media relations and industry knowledge to achieve timely strategy development and efficient tactical implementation. Client focus. Drive value and exceptional results by understanding client priorities and delivering solutions that meet their needs and objectives. Over the years, demonstrated the ability to strengthen positioning and elevate the profiles of businesses of all sizes and at every stage of growth utilizing limited budgetary and staffing resources. Proven capabilities to meet diverse needs. Driving performance in external and internal communications on a variety of corporate topics- Leadership and strategic positioning on global stage- Promote thought leadership globally through speaking engagements, industry award and recognition programs, article development, placement and coverage in targeted media outlets, blog posts, web content and social media initiatives - Crisis management in delicate situations including leadership changes, catastrophic events, litigation, workforce reductions, business/service interruption- Target marketing support and communications in all media, including print, electronic, online and social- Write and edit impactful white papers, reports, brochures, bylined articles, news releases, executive bios and communication, web content, sales approach messages, social media and blog posts on critical issues and timely developments Specialty areas. Leadership & Strategic Positioning; Crisis Management; Target Marketing Support/Communications; Corporate Writing and Editorial Services; Media Relations; ESG/Sustainability Reporting

Experience

1. Senior Communications Writer

   Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc

   Jan 2011 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Work closely with G&A sustainability analysts to write annual ESG reports for U.S. corporate clients- Conduct sustainability peer reviews, ESG reporting gap analyses, and support broader sustainability consulting engagements for clients across a variety of industry sectors

Education

• State University of New York at Plattsburgh

  B.A., English

  1972 — 1976

• Baruch College

  MBA, International Finance & Investments

  1983 — 1987

Skills

• Issues Management
• Media Contacts
• Press Releases
• Trade Publications
• Media Monitoring
• Public Relations
• Thought Leadership
• Media Strategy
• Media Relations
• International Media
• Marketing Communications
• Web Content
• Executive Communications
• Product Placement
• Pitching
• Media Tours
• Ghostwriting
• Newsletters
• Crisis Communications
• Pitch Letters
• Press Kits
• Key Messages
• Book Tours
• Talking Points
• Publicity
• Interviews
• Communication Training
• Strategic Counsel
• Message Development
• Strategic Communications
• Editing
• Biographies
• Fact Sheets
• Media Events
• Speech Writing
• Corporate Communications
• Spokesperson
• Media Interviews
• Leadership
• Reputation Management