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Steve Capo
Massachusetts
currently: Open for projects
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Work history
Lewis
July 2000 to the present
Vice President
tags:
media relations
• management
• initiative and organization
• sales
• leadership
How would you describe your time at Lewis?
Vice President, General Manager and Partner - 2000 onward
LEWIS PR
Key player in expanding, $25 million global high-tech PR firm. Responsible for P&L. Clients are a mix of technology, manufacturing and new media businesses. Built East Coast operations starting from scratch in 2000 with opening of Boston, then Washington, DC in 2004 and New York in 2006. Responsible for new business, staffing and client counsel and management. Never had a down year or laid off staff due to reduced revenues. LEWIS, known for its measurable approach to PR, is a global agency with 30 offices, with HQ in London, I was the second US-based employee in 2000. Serve on the US executive team, which oversees 55 staff and coordinates business strategy.... 
Director, Global Public Relations
tags:
collaboration and relationshi...
• global business management
• internal communications
• executive leadership
How would you describe your time at Stream International?
Ran corporate, crisis and internal communications for this 15,000 person, $325 million global business operating 20 contact centers that provided online and call-in tech support around the world. Operations also included a wholly-owned subsidiary that was launched in 1999. Microsoft, AT&T Wireless, EarthLink, Dell and HP were a few of the clients we supported. Reported to President / COO and proactively participated in executive management meetings. Managed three global PR agencies with a $500,000 budget Readied business for IPO, but company was sold in 2000....
Textron
November 1996 to February 1998
Media Relations Manager
tags:
writing & communication skills
• attention to detail and accuracy
• team player
How would you describe your time at Textron?
Worked closely with, company executives, investor relations and communications team of Fortune 150, $10 billion, global defense contractor managing crisis communications related to labor strife, military aircraft incidents and environmental issues. Responsible for managing global PR agency relationship with $250,000 budget, company Web site, drafting press releases and arranging and managing media interviews. Participated in external and internal comms strategy for 14 multi-million dollar acquisitions and one $4.5 billion-dollar divestiture....
Director of New Business and National Media Relations
tags:
media relations
• sales
• writing
How would you describe your time at Newman Communications?
Increased this publicity firms' revenues by 20% by landing new accounts in technology, non-profit, association and literary clients. Placed clients in TIME, WSJ, NY Times. USA Today, AP, Reuters and broadcast outlets such as CNBC, Good Morning America, and 100s of regional radio and TV stations. Worked with high level CEOs including Apple's Gil Amelio, Chili's Norman Brinker and management guru Michael Hammer....
Director of Public Relations
tags:
fund raising
• advertsing
• public affairs
• video production
• community relations
How would you describe your time at The Salvation Army?
Developed strong cause-marketing relationships with retailers, regional media, advertising agencies and government to help raise funds and visibility to support a variety of programs for low and no-income families and individuals. Ran donor communications, including newsletters, donor letters and phone scripts. Received national and state-wide recognition from VP Al Gore and Sen. Ted Kennedy for efforts related to mid-west floods. Initiated the Good Neighbor Energy Fund, Homeless Awareness Week, Celebrity Bell Ringers and Coats for Kids....
General Assignment Reporter
tags:
labor relations
• politics
• deadline driven
• entrepeneurial
How would you describe your time at The News Tribune?
Promoted to top staff position within this community chain developing news leads and writing daily copy on labor, the environment, criminal and community organizations.
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