Barbara Kusha	e-mail Barb
EDUCATION:  University of Wisconsin, 1984 Madison, Wisconsin Bachelor of Arts (English Literature and International Relations)

 
 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

1999-present	Director of Public Affairs, Morrison & Associates, Inc.
1998-1999	Public Relations Independent Consultant
1994-1997	Vice President/Account Supervisor, Deborah Popely & Co. (Marketing and Communications Consultants), Des Plaines, IL
1990-1993	Senior Account Executive, Jasculca/Terman & Associates (PR, Public Affairs, Issues Management and Government Relations Consultants), Chicago, IL
1988-1990	Account Executive, (PR/Public Affairs Consultants) Marilyn Katz Communications, Chicago, IL
1986-1987	Account Executive, Wood Communications Group (PR/Government Affairs Consultants), Madison, WI
1984-1986	Junior Account Executive, Marilyn Katz Communications, Chicago, IL

 

SCOPE OF EXPERIENCE:     Ms. Kusha is a seasoned PR and public affairs practitioner with 15 years of experience.  She has worked with more than 50 clients ranging from local non-profit organizations to multi-national blue chip companies.  She has handled everything from crisis management for a chemical waste incinerator, to publicity and logistics for celebrities and elected officials. Her expertise includes: issues management, media strategy, materials development and publishing, community outreach and education, event planning and promotions, marketing communications, legislative affairs and political strategy.  Ms. Kusha is an accomplished writer and savvy communicator who understands how to make challenging issues both understandable and acceptable to the public. She enjoys helping clients with refining and then meeting their goals, while effectively conveying their key messages.     RECENT REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNMENTS:    Dublin San Ramon Services District.  Helped organize a special event for hundreds of families to commemorate the start of using recycled water to irrigate the Dublin Sports Grounds. Coordinated participation with the Dublin United Soccer League and the City of Dublin, and helped orchestrate the official ceremony.  Publicized the event through local print and electronic media. Dublin San Ramon Services District.  Conducted outreach to local developers of new homes and businesses, keeping them apprised of progress on recycled water projects that affect their developments.

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