Eric J.

Mangan
5 Lincoln Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 516-2338 | embcbc06@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* 12 years experience in corporate communications, public relations and media re
lations.
* Expertise in writing press releases, corporate communications and executive co
mmunications, as well as working across company divisions to create corporate ma
rketing and sales materials.
* Proven ability to attract earned media coverage, substantiated though a substa
ntial portfolio of press clippings in national, local and online news outlets.
* Former press spokesperson for the Governor of New York State.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tribune Company
New York, New York
Director of Media Relations (October 2007 - June 2009)
Public Relations Consultant (September 2009 - June 2010)
* Responsible for the creation, development and management of all corporate comm
unications and media relations for ForSaleByOwner.com, a subsidiary of Tribune C
ompany and the leading real estate website enabling customers to sell and buy re
sidential real estate without the expense of paying real estate brokerage commis
sions.
* Managed all media relations campaigns and wrote all press releases that succes
sfully positioned the business as a thought leader and "go to" company for media
covering the real estate and personal finance industries. Attracted consistent
press coverage in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, CNN, CNBC, New Y
ork Times, Money Magazine, as well as local newspapers and real estate trade pub
lications.
* Spearheaded and designed a new Education section on the ForSaleByOwner.com web
site to help customers better understand the real estate process. Wrote and edit
ed dozens of self-help articles on various real estate topics that led to a dire
ct increase in sales of company products and services.
* Wrote consumer-facing content to ensure brand consistency and optimize product
marketing across all company platforms, including the consumer website, newslet
ters, sales materials and social media initiatives. Wrote or edited all customer
service scripts and sales materials, helping inbound sales increase by 40 perce
nt over an 18 month period.
Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates, Inc. (subsidiary of Realogy Corporati
on)
Parsippany, New Jersey
Senior Public Relations Manager (September 2004 - February 2007)
* Led business-to-business corporate communications and external public relation
s programs that helped build the Sotheby's International Realty(R) real estate f
ranchise from 15 offices to more than 350 U.S. offices and 15 countries around t
he world.
* Built brand exposure through strategic media relations that generated consiste
nt earned press coverage in local, national and online media. Saved money for th
e company by phasing out an outside public relations firm and replaced its respo
nsibilities with in-house resources.
* Media trained corporate executives and new franchise owners that resulted in s
tronger interviews. Responsible for all internal communications between corporat
e headquarters and worldwide offices, including executive communications and ann
ouncement of new products.
* Assigned as the "voice" of Sotheby's International Realty(R) brand to ensure a
consistent image and messaging across all advertising campaigns, corporate & fr
anchise presentations, online content for sothebysrealty.com and marketing commu
nications. Managed content of intranet website to keep a global workforce of 7,2
00 real estate agents well informed of new marketing programs, market research,
executive communications and other franchise news.
Administration of New York Governor George E. Pataki
Press Secretary, New York State Insurance Department (December 2003 - September
2004)
Director of Public Affairs, Empire State Development (May 1999 - December 2003)
Press Officer, New York State Division of the Budget (September 1997 - May 1999)
* Through three appointed communications positions within the Administration of
Governor George E. Pataki, developed sharp skills in public relations, media rel
ations and community relations by advancing the Governor's agenda through daily
interaction with the press, writing news releases, creating press conference opp
ortunities and pitching story ideas to the media.
* Created and handled the announcement of more than 150 positive news stories th
rough press releases and press conferences, allowing the Governor to be position
ed favorably in television, print and radio media. Gained a strong and reliable
reputation with the press and regularly quoted in the media on issues facing New
Yorkers.
* Implemented publicity campaigns following terrorist attacks of 9-11-2001 to cr
eate awareness and successes of numerous state and federal grant programs design
ed to help companies stay and do business in Lower Manhattan. Partnered with com
panies -- including American Express, Deutsche Bank, Oppenheimer Funds and Merri
ll Lynch - to create favorable news events.
* Executed public relations efforts for "I Love NY" tourism campaigns touting Ne
w York's wide array of theater, culture and tourist attractions. Partnered with
community groups on several public relations campaigns designed to improve the q
uality of life in Lower Manhattan.
* Managed a $4 million budget on a health care television commercial featuring G
overnor Pataki, and collaborated on many other radio and television commercials
airing throughout New York.
EDUCATION
George Washington University, B.A. Political Science, May 1997
* Scholarship athlete on Varsity Crew Team