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Shirley Dreifus - Bio
1995 to Present Strategic Communications Group Inc. Cofounder
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Client communications strategy and implementation planning
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Editorial oversight and writing and editing client communications
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Proposal writing
1993 to 1995 Jensen Communications Group Inc., Managing Consultant
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New client development and proposal writing
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Project management and project plan development
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Supervision and writing editorial projects
1988 to 1993 The Economist Intelligence Unit, Division of The Economist Group, Managing Editor
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Managed and edited weekly newsletters; monthly research studies; regulatory publications
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Created and directed annual Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer conferences including developing conference materials
1987 to 1992 Baruch College, City University of New York, Adjunct Professor
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Taught International Marketing on undergraduate and graduate levels
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Wrote textbook used for classes
1986 to 1987 Showtime, Project Manager
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Helped launch Pay Per View (On Demand) and Worldwide Wrestling Channel
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Created materials for program launches, including print, giveaways, décor
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Worked on trailers and wrote film reviews
1975 to 1986 JP Morgan Chase, Vice President
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Managed International regulatory advice division for clients
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Wrote regulatory manuals for clients
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Spoke at conferences
Other Accomplishments
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Published: Business International's Global Management Desk Reference; Strategic Planning for IT
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Assistant Treasurer, Council on the Environment, NYC
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Awards: Clarion Awards—Milestone Moments Roadshow; ACE Award, NY IABC, Use Credit Wisely and Pearls publications
Education
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BA, Russell Sage College, Major in English and Education
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MBA, NYU Stern School, Major in International Business and Finance
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