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BRUCE D. CORWIN Riegelsville, PA 18077 Phone: 610-346-6712 Mobile: 484-553-3951 brucedcorwin@gmail.

com EXECUTIVE PROFILE Dynamic, versatile communications executive with 20+ years of experience in corporate communications, primarily at financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Lazard Freres and Salomon Brothers. Deep experience working with senior management to develop, manage and implement overall communications programs that address all stakeholders; are consistent with business, branding, marketing and reputational objectives; and meet regulatory requirements. Employ exceptional people skills to build and maintain relationships with journalists at national media outlets that foster positive media coverage and facilitate effective crisis communications. Apply outstanding writing skills to precisely wordsmith any form of written communication. Recent tenure working in digital and social media at an Internet start-up, as well prior experience as a Congressional press secretary and speechwriter, author, blogger and journalist, contributed to a 360 degree perspective on meeting communications challenges of all varieties. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SPARKPEOPLE.COM 2010-2013 Communications Director Led PR effort for mission-based social entrepreneurship, which surpassed Weight Watchers as Americas largest diet and fitness website/social network by unique visitors. Worked with C-level executives to formulate overall PR strategy and company positioning. Arranged and prepared CEO for media interviews. Generated corporate profiles and coverage of successful SparkPeople members, the companys cooking and fitness experts, and its mobile applications, content, DVDs and books in numerous national broadcast, print, and online media outlets. Formed content-sharing partnerships with brands at media companies including Meredith, Hearst and AOL that resulted in substantial print coverage and web traffic. Obtained high-profile accolades for the company by managing award submissions. Managed a PR associate. Wrote a weekly blog. CREDIT SUISSE 2007-2010 Vice President, Media Relations Led PR efforts in North America and drove overall strategy and messaging for the banks multi-billion dollar Fixed Income Division. Worked closely with General Counsels office and Compliance to conduct crisis communications, litigation support and reputation management during the heart of the mortgage and financial crises, including a $6 billion lawsuit, a $2.3 billion accounting fraud scandal and several rounds of layoffs. Led PR promotion of Equity Research in North America. Generated media coverage of analyst research across most major industries and fixed-income markets and departments, including corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, currencies, commodities, carbon trading, economics, and life settlements. Developed relationships and worked on segments and articles with journalists at CNBC, Bloomberg News, PBS, CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times, and the Economist, among others Conducted media training for executives and analysts for interviews and presentations. Wrote press releases, talking points, Q&A and internal memoranda to support announcements and interviews.

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE CAROLYN B. MALONEY 2004-2007 Co-Author Rumors of Our Progress Have Been Greatly Exaggerated Co-authored book on womens issues. Conducted research on womens status across many sectors of society. Prepared her for, and participated in, interviews with Mia Hamm, Meryl Streep and other prominent women. Speech Writer/ Press Secretary 1992-1996; 2001-2002 Wrote speeches and press releases. Acted as press spokesperson and policy advisor. Arranged and prepared Congresswoman for press conferences and interviews. Drafted campaign literature, advised on campaign strategy, and prepared her for debates. Briefly returned as press secretary for the five months after 9/11. GOLDMAN SACHS 2002-2004 Vice President, Media Relations Managed media relations for the North America region of the banks multi-billion dollar Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities Division, and the banks US real estate holdings. Formulated media and communications strategy with divisions senior executives in concert with Branding and Marketing team. Generated positive press coverage of capital-raising transactions and intellectual capital across numerous fixed income sectors by Initiating and managing relationships with reporters, editors, and producers at leading news outlets. Developed and executed press launches for new products and initiatives, including writing press releases, talking points, and Q&A to prepare executives. Conducted crisis communications. ROBINSON, LERER & MONTGOMERY 1998-2001 Senior Vice President Developed and executed strategic communications campaigns for a range of clients, primarily in financial services. Managed internal teams. Counseled CEOs and senior executives on, and prepared them for, major announcements and events, including crises, restructurings, subsidiary launches, earnings announcements, and shareholder meetings. Wrote and edited speeches, press releases, marketing and recruiting brochures, and investor presentations. Served as primary media contact for Lazard Freres. Other clients included Chase, Friedman Billings Ramsey, Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Capital One, AOL and tech dotcoms. SALOMON SMITH BARNEY / SALOMON BROTHERS 1996-1998 Corporate Communications Associate Managed media relations for US Investment Banking Division. Led publicity efforts for equity research analysts and strategists, and fixed income capital markets transactions. Wrote firm-wide capabilities brochures. THE NEW YORK RESIDENT 1990-1991 Managing Editor Conceived, assigned, edited, and wrote articles for all sections of bi-weekly Manhattan newspaper, including community news, politics, lifestyle, and entertainment. Subsequently published two New York Times op-eds. DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS 1988-1990 Analyst, Municipal Finance Investment Banking Wrote and edited underwriting proposals for capital projects of large municipalities. Played integral role on the financing team for Atlantas Georgia Dome stadium and convention center. EDUCATION HARVARD COLLEGE 1984-1987 BA degree in English; Cum Laude with GPA of 3.5. Won awards for creative writing and led the word processing department of Americas largest student-run, university-sponsored business.

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