Lisa Hofflich

Hi, I'm Lisa Hofflich and I'm looking for a position in policy management and communications.

  Mission oriented leader of both commercial and non-profit enterprise with experience in advocacy and legislative lobbying, managing operations, and developing strategic plans.  Deeply experienced in public relations, membership engagement and communications, and technology and social media. Creative team leader with ability to communicate vision and inspire action.  

Contract Program Coordinator at Pajama Program

August 2011 - Present | New York, NY

Coordinated management of Stuff a Bus, a county-wide campaign involving schools and businesses. Raised 4,500 books and 3,000 pajamas for national nonprofit servicing children in need.

President at JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BRONXVILLE

January 2010 - January 2011

Accountable for all aspects of nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization of 370+ members committed to promoting volunteerism, training community/civic leaders, and improving communities. Managed six-figure annual operating budget and endowment fund. Re-engineered three-year strategic plan for fighting hunger and improving nutrition in southern Westchester County, NY. Directed and aligned seven councils representing 25 committees and placements to execute against organization’s mission. Created strategic partnerships with profit and nonprofit organizations. Drove assessment systems and made recommendations to enhance program effectiveness. Developed media communications and marketing plan to diversify potential funding sources.

Producer at CONSUMER REPORTS TELEVISION

January 2000 - January 2001

Assignment Editor at EXTRA”/TIME TELEPICTURES, INC

January 1999 - January 2000

Associate Producer -- Consumer News at WNBC

January 1998 - December 1998

Public Relations Account Executive at COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING ACTION

August 1997 - December 1997

Managed, developed, and designed marketing and communications functions for Corporate Business Division.

Freelance Researcher/Booker at KING WORLD PRODUCTIONS, INC

January 1996 - December 1996

Researcher/Booker at CNBC

January 1994 - January 1996

"Steals and Deals"/"Money Tonight"

Content and Communications at Touch Invest

June 2012

Founding team member of online community resource and platform for alternative asset investments providing exclusive articles, interviews, and private events to members. Manages and contributes to web content including in-depth articles on market history and structure of asset classes. Leads public relations and outreach communication efforts. Spearheads all private event production.

Co-Chair at NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE

January 2011

New York State; Leads and manages all governance and management aspects of state-wide public policy advocacy coalition with 18 member leagues/organizations, representing over 8,000 constituents. Advocate in New York Legislature for bills improving lives of families in NYS on issues including domestic violence and childhood nutrition. Liaison for legislators’ offices identifying issues within proposed or current legislation. Contributes to bill language amendments. Promotes research results and policy guidance through publications and advocate training.

Business Owner at SMILE BOUTIQUE, INC

January 2001

Successfully increased dental practice from 80 active patients to more than 3,000 within 10 years. Initiated practice growth and patient retention initiatives leading to net revenue growth of 50% per annum. Improved operating leverage through efficient management of services, financial and accounting operations, insurance management and reimbursements. Interview, hire, train, direct and evaluate team to maximize productivity and efficiency. Spearhead and design marketing campaigns to promote brand awareness and drive retention.

New York University

Bachelor of Arts

Concentration: Journalism

Avid photographer, United Nations Association event planner, instructor at Concordia college, Junior League volunteer, cookbook author.