Who We Are
Mindy Berman established Mindy F. Berman Communications, a writing and public relations/marketing firm, in 1997 – after more than a decade of experience in a variety of business and government communications positions. Under her direction, the firm makes available a “virtual team” of other communications specialists, sponsorship acquisition experts, photographers and graphic artists to meet all of your communications needs in a cost-effective manner.
During her career, Mindy has dealt with virtually every facet of public relations, public affairs and marketing communications in business, government and nonprofit fields.
With her results-oriented approach, and ability to research, analyze and interpret issues effectively, she has created and implemented scores of quantifiably successful media relations campaigns, events and communications/strategic planning programs and initiatives. |
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| Industry Experience |
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| Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) |
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Public Affairs Coordinator: Represented LADWP to the news media and employees in many forums, and developed and managed public information programs to obtain support for LADWP projects. |
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Marketing and Strategic Planning Coordinator: Managed marketing and strategic planning activities for LADWP’s Electric Transportation Program. |
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Business Planning Analyst: Analyzed market conditions and helped develop strategic planning initiatives. |
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| California State University, Northridge |
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Interim News Bureau Director: Handled news media outreach and response for the university, and managed preparation of university newspaper. |
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| CommSciences, Inc. |
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Managing Director: Provided communications consulting to clients, supervised research projects and oversaw preparation of research materials and client reports. |
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| Teaching Experience |
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| UCLA Extension |
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Taught “on-the-ground” and online classes titled Fundamentals of Public Relations, Newsletters: Writing, Editing and Preparation, Writing for Public Relations and Public Affairs for the Environmental Professional. |
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| California State University, Northridge |
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Taught junior-level undergraduate course called Principles of Public Relations. |
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| Woodbury University |
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Taught undergraduate courses titled Public Relations and Introduction to Professional Writing. |
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| Education |
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| Pepperdine University |
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Master’s degree in business administration (emphasis: strategic marketing) |
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| California Specialized Training Institute |
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Graduate, Crisis Communications and the Media, first- and second-year courses |
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| California State University, Northridge |
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Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism (emphasis: public relations) |
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| Certifications |
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WBE (Women Business Enterprise), Supplier Clearinghouse, California Public Utilities Commission |
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WBE and SBE (Small Business Enterprise), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
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SBE, Coalition of Southern California Public Agencies |
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