Samya F.

Vice President @Edelman

Develop integrated communications strategies, including firsthand experience with earned media and thought leadership; partner with relevant colleagues to execute plans Oversee project timelines from start to finish, from concept to completion by anticipating challenges, troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, offering client counsel, overseeing quality, and ensuring deadline and budget adherence Lead teams by mentoring, motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, holding them accountable and conducting their reviews and overseeing their professional development Oversee financial and operational performance of multiple accounts simultaneously, ensuring deadline and budget adherence Contributing to the creation of communications plans to meet client objectives Driving media relations including creating and driving outreach plans, media strategy, and message development Applying key client information to work, including general business strategy, industry trends and issues, products/services, key opinion leaders, customers, and competitors Drive new business growth by identifying prospects and leading proposals Collaborate with senior leadership in identifying and developing opportunities for account growth