Mona Astra Liss

Experience

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  Cigna

  Sept 1981 - Oct 1984

  Sales Promotion Manager
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  Moore and White

  Dec 1984 - Apr 1988

  Corporate Communications Manager
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  SKF USA Inc. - SKF Solution Factory - Marine Services

  May 1988 - Dec 1992

  Public Relations Manager
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  Commodore Computers

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1993

  Senior Communications Manager
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  Astra Communications

  Feb 1994 - May 2002

  Owner Principal

  Created and managed a full service communications, design, and public relations agency, which focused on small – medium size businesses, as well as a large multi-chain retailer. Notable Placement:UK Daily News:http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/bidders-pay-millions-for-princess-dianas-gowns.aspx?pageID=438&n=bidders-pay-millions-for-princess-dianas-gowns-1997-06-27

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  Destination Maternity Corp (Motherhood Maternity® and A Pea in the Pod®)

  Jul 2002 - Oct 2005

  Publicity Director

  Notable Placements: TBS: http://www.justforlaughschicago.com/stories/story/0,,7721,00.htmlInvestors: http://www.rectenwald.com/news%20detail/RBCI%20builds%201000th%20Motherhood%20Maternity%20Store.pdf

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  IKEA Group

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2018

  Director of Corporate PR, IKEA US

  Strategic, multi-channel communications and public relations executive focusing on bringing the US and global organization positive brand recognition through impactful communication strategies and media placements. Senior position included crisis communications management, thought leadership, CSR communications management, and stakeholder engagement. Spokesperson for the US organization and media trainer for C- suite management. Notable placements by Mona Astra LissWall Street Journal: http://www.wsj.com/articles/ikea-broadens-u-s-parental-leave-coverage-1481001301Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ikea-sustainability-steve-howard_us_57f3b62ee4b0703f7590f1c3 Show less

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  ASTRA LISS Communications

  Aug 2018 - now

  Principal Owner

  Marketing and corporate brand communications consultant specializing in brand development, public relations, crisis communications and media training.