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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Tomic Charlotte
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 1702 100 S Pointe Drive Miami Beach FL 33139
Apt No. House No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 917-882-5243 305 673069 ctomic@aol.com
Home Work Fax Email Address
Business Name: Tomic Communications Position: President
Address: 1702
100 S Pointe Drive
Miami Beach FL
33139
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Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Date: _/ _/ Control No. Date: _/_/
Name of Deputy Clerk
CHARLOTTE TOMIC
100 South
Pointe Drive, #1702
Miami
Beach, FL 33139
ctomic~c~aol.com
305-531-2576
(917) 882-5243 cell
Summary of Qualifications
Results-oriented public relations/marketing executive with more than 25 years of extensive
accomplishments in marketing communications, media relations, crisis management, strategic
and creative marketing, professional association management, teaching and public affairs. Most
recently since leaving New York, I have been consulting for a variety ofnon-profit and corporate
accounts. Since 1999, I served as a key media strategist and tactician at a top 10 international
marketing communications company in New Yorlc for a variety of national and international
clients. My roles include the following:
• Successfiilly assist to enhance the image of corporate/non-profit/academic/B-B
accounts via tightly focused and strategically targeted continuing mass exposure in all
media., augmented by managing public affairs, crisis management, promotional and
special events. Responsible for strategic planning and development; provide creative
partnerships with web links; develop marketing plans; build and manage teams; work
with outside vendors and companies; create and implement promotional programs;
oversee the execution of all marketing activities; win new clients for the firm; track and
analyze marketing activities; administer tight budgets; maximize results.
• demonstrated initiative and news judgment, high levels of creativity, orgaiuzation
and tact, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Served as key strategic media
strategist for the agency on a variety of major accounts.
• understanding of the full array of media tools, including print, broadcast and Web,
familiarity with Web content management systems, strong interpersonal skills, and the
ability to form lasting relationships with sources and media contacts.
• the ability to work with creative teams
• possess highly developed time management and multi-tasking skills, event planning
and management talents, the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential
information and work with a diverse group of people and to accept direction from
multiple supervisors, and originate story ideas and successfully carry them out.
Professional Carccr Highlights
February 2006 - Presenti
President, Tomic Communications
Presently consulting for a variety of non-profit and corporate accounts including:
• Partners for Self-Employment, non-profit in Miami that helps individuals start their
own businesses through nucroloans and workshops with peers and instructors
• MediZine Inc., publisher of consumer health care information arranged
interviews with Stamford Advocate/Greenwich Time, Forbes, FOLIO, New York
Post, minMedia, The Delaney Report, Brandweek, MD Magazine, MediaWeek,
DTC Perspectives, others. Secure major feature in the Stamford Advocate as lead
story in the business section of the CT daily.
• Global Policy Solutions, Washington DC policy analyst fine- positioning President
as thought leader on healthcare reform, Social Security, minority affairs and childhood
obesity
• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation non-profit that seeks donors for college
scholarships for children of Marines and Navy corpsmen
• Palmieri jeans -high end jeans manufacturer targeting trades and fashion media
• World Society for the Protection of Animals -umbrella global animal welfare non-
profit organzation- positioned them as the premiere umbrella organization for animal
welfare groups on various programs, ineliding Compassionate Travel, humane food
labels, Cuba program and more....
• Representing the authors of The Beauty Prescription, including Eva Ritvo, MD,
psychiatrist, vice chair University of Miami School of Medicine and Debra Lufhman,
Beverly Hills dermatologist
GolinHarris, NY (1999 - 2006)
Media Relations Manager, Worldwide Media Practice
• Dynamic, hands-on individual able to juggle numerous clients/projects
simultaneously in the areas of academia, technology, consumer, healthcare, non-profit
and BtoB.
Supervise teams of account executives to write strategic memorandums, maximize
publicity, provide pitch strategies, organize time management, and provide shategic
direction, manage budgets for clients in all industries for all offices nationally/globally.
Research, recommend and media train spokespersons.
Continue to nurture relationships with key members of the media.
Create partnerships to expand business for clients.
Sell the agency and bring in new accounts.
Attended 27 pharmaceutical marketing presentations at conferences for many major
new product launches and promotional events directed to physicians and nurse
practitioners.
Attended training seminars for speakers of the major pharmaceutical companies,
including Pfizer, Lilly, Forrest, Wyeth, Bristol Myers Squibb and Glaxo SK.
Consistently think "out of the box" to win new accounts and maintain existing
accounts. Client roster include: Foxtons, L'Oreal, University of Phoenix, Wachovia,
Direct Energy, L'Oreal, Prevacid, The American Association of Pharmaceutical
Scientists, Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Special Olympics, Toyota., TNS, Pediatrix
Physician Group, Amgen, Young Audiences New Yorlc, LISPS, Points of Light
Foundation, Sprint, Unilever, others.
§ After September ll`~', assisted in promoting the United Way and New York
Community Trust's September ll`h Fund to the national press.
Activities have encompassed branding iiutiatives, public relations, executive
visibility, special events, advertising, Internet promotion and collateral material
development.
Highlights of University of Phoenix Activities:
Major "lots" include the TODAY SHOW, Early Show, CNNfn, USA Today and Associated
Press, all for the online university's graduation ceremonies in July -after all major coverage of
college commencements was over -- and in 117-degree heat. By differentiating the online
university from competitors and delivering its messages to its core constituents on a proactive
and consistent basis, build the institution's reputation as a premier educational resource. As a
result of my efforts, the university has been covered extensively ill business, consumer, print and
broadcast media, including US News and World Report, Business Week, The Wull Street
Journal, and The New York Times. Messages to potential students and faculty of nursing,
technology and management programs have been widely disseminated in vertical industry press
outlets.
Results: enrollment soared from 6,500 to 300,000 in the past six years.
L'Oreal USA :Managed the account for GolinHarris supervising media outreach for L'Oreal's
Women in Science program, its Diversity Program and its eStrat Challenge, working with
national universities and media to gain visibility for the educational and support for women and
minorities through its outstanding college competitions and support for female scientists
worldwide. Results ran in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, New York Sun,
CUNY-TV, Metro New York, AM-NY, CMO Magazine, Fast Company, Diversity Magazine,
Black Issues ill Higher Education, and others.
St. John's University, NY (1977-1999)
Ai~P and Director of News and Information
For snore than 20 years, led the news bureau of one of the largest Catholic universities in the
U.S., working with all colleges and divisions. Developed publicity and marketing plans. Handled
crisis management with senior adminishators, including the President, specifically during the
Lacrosse incident where student-athletes were accused of sexual assault, in addition to other
campus incidents that drew media attention citywide.
Coordinated Queens -People and Places contest, an exhibition that toured New York City and
JFK and LaGuardia airports.
Worked with business, law, science, medical, education reporters, producers and editors to
garner major publicity for the university, its programs and people. Lobbied at both city and state
levels. Crafted media resources directory, a resource for media used to tap St. John's faculty and
administrators as experts for their fast-breaking stories. On call 24/7. Served as University
spokesperson.
Served as Chairperson of the Queens Tobacco Control Task Force as board member of the
American Cancer Society
Provided public affairs leadership and key networking with numerous non-profit organizations
through volunteer work as member ofnon-profit boards.
Highlights:
Arranged for major national coverage of new possible treatment for cocaine
addiction working with Pharmacy Faculty and Brookhaven National Labs. Worked with
Brookhaven and arranged for NBC News and The New York Times coverage.
Publicized the 125`x' anniversary of the University in all major New York media,
including The New York Times, all Catholic papers, etc.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Marketing
(1997-2002)
Direct Marketing Association (1976-77)
Chief Writer
Served as in-house copywriter for international trade association of direct marketers. Edited
awards book, wrote all promotional materials and speeches for the President, scripted events,
handled publicity.
Education:
MBA, Marketing, St. Jol1n's Unversity
B.A., English, Queens College (CUNY)
Professional Affiliations:
• President, New Yorlc Women in Communications, Inc. in 1997-98. Created Student
Career Conference now in its 15'x' year. Still served on Board until move to Miami in
January, 2006, as VP for Students, Membership and PR Committees.
• Board member, New York Women's Agenda. Received "Woman of the Future"
award in 1997.
• American Cancer Society, Board and Chair, Queens Tobacco Control Task
Force, (1982-95)
• American Lung Association Board (1992-1996)
• Services for the UnderServed Board
• Queens Chamber of Commerce, Chair, Communications Committee
• PRSA, Exec. Committee, Educational and Cultural Organization Section
• Received "Barber-0ftring Award" from American Cancer Society for volunteer
service in the fight against cancer
• Judge in jounlalism competition for Deadline Club
• Judge, Newswoman's Club of New Yorlc (2005)