Richard plans and implements strategic corporate communications to achieve business success and support/build positive corporate reputations. Currently helping lead Dell's digital media outreach and blog response. Over 20 years experience positioning diverse business sectors, senior corporate executives, government officials and community leaders with key constituent groups, including extensive media relations and campaign/issues management experience. Background includes working to position CEOs, presidents, government officials including, Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney and cabinet ministers running for election, the Canadian Consul General in New York and Geraldine Ferraro. Proactive Media Relations Skills developed over 10 years researching, planning and implementing regional, national, and international media strategies for major non-profit organizations, corporations and governments.