Allen Clark

About Allen Clark

Helping organizations and individuals reach their potential, connect with advocates, and improve lives. Experience crossing the boundaries of industry; public, private, and political sectors; along with, large organizations and nimble start-ups. Specialties include: Media and government relations, issues management and talking point development, integrated communications, press events, marketing, branding, and overall messaging strategy. Citizen Labs/Friendly Code (a Code for America Brigade): Lead a dynamic volunteer organization in Grand Rapids, MI that is committed to developing a sustainable civic technology community in collaboration with local government and community partners. Mahindra GenZe: Spearheaded “Mahindra In Michigan” - the official kick-off of the Mahindra (a $16.5B multinational based in India) and GenZe brands in the U.S. consumer market, headlined by Michigan Governor Rick Synder and Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra- Orchestrated coverage of the event by Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, NPR/Michigan Radio, and multiple TV and print news outlets- Led the national site selection team for the GenZe vehicle manufacturing facility and negotiated an incentive package with state and local governments. President Bill Clinton & Vice President Al Gore: Served in several public relations roles as New Hampshire press secretary during the Presidential campaign, international press liaison for the Presidential Inauguration, and press advance for both the President and Vice President. NASA: Conceptualized and developed NASA\'S first ever agency-wide website Also served as press secretary to the Administrator of NASA. Cable & Wireless: Established on-line branding guidelines for a global telecom spanning 70 countries as the Director of Interactive Marketing. U.S. Representative Richard Lehman (CA): Chief spokesperson for the Congressman and his Interior and Banking subcommittees.

Experience

1. Creative Pro

   Apple

   Sep 2017 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   Guide individuals and small groups through experiential learning, including a broad range of basic skills. Inspiring customers to apply what they have learned to bring their visions to life. Adjust teaching and presentation style for maximum impact. Act as brand ambassador in all facets of retail store operations: consumer sales, business sales, support, and employee training. Rated \"Excellent Customer Satisfaction\" routinely by post sales surveys.

Education

• University of Michigan

  BGS

  1981 — 1985