Monique D. Spence, EMBA

Experience

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  Dennis Communications, Inc.

  Apr 1996 - Dec 2007

  President and CEO

  Owned and operated a public relations boutique firm representing clients in various industries including: Burger King Corporation, Allstate Insurance, South Florida Water Management District, 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc., Alonzo Mourning Charities, among others.

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  U.S. Department of Commerce

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2011

  Partnership Specialist

  Led and managed marketing, diversity efforts, volunteer management and media relations in Dade, Broward and Monroe counties for the US Department of Commerce/ US Census Bureau. Created marketing presentations to top-level executives, stakeholders, minority business leaders, policy makers and community leaders. Increased region-wide participation, volunteer interest and exposure of Census amongst the community with strong media and public relations efforts. Implemented partner relationship management program, led marketing strategies, managed outreach efforts, created partnership alliances with municipalities, political representatives and corporate leadership. Devised key writing pieces to persuade and inform the public. Managed collateral development and handled the planning of media training, workshops and seminars. Facilitated CRM/ Salesforce implementation and database collection. Organized and led team with public information, training and outreach initiatives to engage short term/ long term goals on behalf of the US Department of Commerce. Show less

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  Burson-Marsteller

  May 2012 - Dec 2014

  Manager

  I assumed this leadership and management role in the Florida Corporate Practice via implmentation of a newly established pilot program for one of the largest health carrier entities in the United States. I also directed client management for a roster of Burson-Marsteller clients in health, automotive, spirits, transportation, and cable industries.

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  University of Miami

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Communications Specialist

  In this capacity, as a temporary appointed specialist, I assisted HR Communications with overall communications, branding and marketing launch of Human Resource programs. Additionally, I administered and facilitated support to the Human Resources team on a number of projects including Building a Better U Together, the launch of the new Career and Compensation Program and Week of Well-Being.

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  Womens Business Development Council

  Jun 2015 - May 2016

  Florida Program Director

  Design, direct and manage integrated program initiatives, strategy, marketing, and performance optimization efforts that lead to enhanced business relationships, brand recognition and bottom-line success for the Women's Business Development Council of Florida; a regional partner of WBENC, the nation's leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America's corporations.

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  Florida Power & Light Company

  May 2016 - May 2017

  Communications Specialist

  Responsible for internal and external communications for FPL Turkey Point nuclear power plant. Strategic communication planning, message development, writing, research and analytics to drive planning and messaging, project management, building and maintaining great relationships with clients, co-workers and communicating effectively using quantifiable metrics to track performance and progress.

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  Miami-Dade County

  Apr 2017 - now

  Administrative Officer III

  Spearheading and managing the communications and outreach efforts for the Public Information and Outreach Office of Miami Dade County Mosquito Control and Habitat Management Division.