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Over the years
I have received a number of compliments about my work from past employers,
clients, company executives and readers. Here are some
examples:
Corporate
Communications
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"Who
could have imagined when you accepted the corporate communications
responsibility at SEC that we would experience such a formidable
challenge mentally, physically and emotionally. Coming from a
position of no formal communications strategy in place to the
effective communications we realized at the end of the SEC corporate
existence set the tone and became the model for our successor
company's [Tyco Electronics] communications efforts." Michael
S. Goryl, Vice President, Human Resources, Siemens Electromechanical
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Speechwriting
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"They say the good Lord
always provides in an hour of need. This happens through a
rather complex network of angels who specialize in various areas of
expertise. In my case, I had my own special angel in charge of
creativity and speech preparation...BJ Spanos." Neil R.
Patterson, PE, ASHRAE President, 1993 - 1994 |
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"From the start, you
were able to incorporate my style and thoughts in every speech you
developed for me. I felt very comfortable with each speech I
presented, in fact, as comfortable as if I had developed the speech
myself." Billy R. Manning, ASHRAE President, 1994 - 1995 |
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"Her [BJ Spanos] speeches were both
articulate as well as creative. They provided the audience with
information that was uniquely valuable to their needs as well as
maintain a positive image of ASHRAE. Mrs. Spanos is a true
professional." Richard B. Hayter, PhD, PE, ASHRAE President,
1995 - 1996 |
| "Thank you for
assisting me with Dr. Hayter's Keynote address at the FPL Business
Energy Expo '95...it was a pleasure working with you. You were
responsive to my needs and professional at all times. I hope
there is an opportunity for us to work together in the future." Susan N. Shapiro, Manager, Market Planning, FPL |
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"One of the most
effective things I did was to talk to [ASHRAE] chapters about their
history and the individuals or individual companies that had made them
strong. I could not have done it without all your help
researching the local area from the WEB and the chapter history from
the ASHRAE Archives." James E. Hill, PhD, ASHRAE President,
1996 - 1997 |
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"I really appreciated
how quickly you understood the message I wanted to put forward during
my year as ASHRAE President. You have that creative spark that
makes one fun and interesting to work with." Donald E. Holte,
PEng, ASHRAE President, 1997 - 1998 |
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"Forty-seven meetings
or conferences in fifty-two weeks, including nine foreign
countries. I was always prepared to represent ASHRAE and our
industry, thanks to you." George A. Jackins,
ASHRAE President, 1998 - 1999 |
Writing
and Editing
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"Congratulations
to you and the WA team for putting together a comprehensive report on mold
and mildew. This document is without a doubt the best report I have
seen by our association, ever." Robert Parisi, President,
Wallcoverings Association, 2002 - 2003 |
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"Super
job on the 1995 annual report. My compliments to everyone involved
in its preparation and distribution. THANKS!!!!!!!" Frank M.
Coda, Executive Vice President, ASHRAE |
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"I
wanted to tell you how impressive the opening video was at the Plenary
Session. The pictures of Atlanta being awarded the Summer Olympics
with background vocal by Whitney Houston was amazing. What a way to
start a meeting!!!" James E. Hill, PhD. ASHRAE President,
1996 - 1997 |
Website
Development
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"Marilyn
[Black] shared with me your report on Aerias 2003.
Congratulations...it's a terrific report, extremely well presented with a
lot of great accomplishments in 2003. Way to go!" James
Black, Member, Board of Directors, Air Quality Sciences, Inc. |
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"Thanks
so much for all your hard work on the Aerias website. It is really
beautifully integrated into the AQS site now and I think our customers,
prospects, and business partners will benefit from the extensive IAQ
content available on Aerias." Malou Hughes, Marketing Manager,
Air Quality Sciences, Inc. |
New
Product Development
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"Congratulations
to all for the best produced Aerias Symposium ever. Extremely well
done!" James Black, Member, Board of Directors, Air Quality
Sciences, Inc. |
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"Thanks
for the feedback [speaker evaluations from Aerias Third Annual National
Symposium]. Yet another example of your comprehensive and efficient
style. You're great!" Anthony G. Worthan, President, Air
Quality Sciences, Inc. |
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"Congratulations
on your newsletter [Joint Movement]. It writes correct information in
plain words, which I deem to be ideal reading for patients and their
families." R. Kinney, MD, FACP (retired) |
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"I
just wanted to let you know that I think your publication Joint
Movement is an excellent one...the patients feel that they are
getting more information than the usual slicked-up public relations stuff
that comes out on glossy paper in various forms." Michael J.
Miller, MD, FACP, McGuire Clinic, Inc., Richmond, Virginia |
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"I
have just reviewed our [ASHRAE] chapter's copy of the new membership
promotion video. I'm very impressed in how you [Anthony Giometti,
ASHRAE public relations manager], BJ Spanos and your video vendor have
responded to the Membership Promotion Committee's comments...your efforts
have surpassed the expectations of my former subcommittee's
recommendations." Jim Harrison, Chair, ASHRAE Membership
Committee, 1995 - 1996 |
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"This
is very good! You've done a very detailed and analytical job of
outlining our [Industrial Engineering & Management Press, IIE] product
lines and their sales history." Carey Gifford, Manager, Industrial
Engineering & Management Press, Institute of Industrial Engineers |
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"I've
received and 'devoured' the Analysis immediately. It [is] an
excellent document and a strong start to developing a professional
press." Gregory Balestrero, Executive Director, Institute of
Industrial Engineers |
Project
Management
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"Every
aspect of the Photo Opportunity and Plenary Session was beautifully
organized, managed and presented. One could not wish for better." William A. Cox, Jr. PE, ASHRAE Distinguished Fifty-Year Member Award
Recipient, 1996 |
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"You
made me a promise in June of 1987 and you delivered. Thank you for your
efforts, good humor and fluent French. All of your work in this
project [AHPA Arthritis Teaching Slide Collection] has been brought nicely
to fruition and you should be proud." John H. Mason, MA, AHPA
President, 1987 - 1988 |
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"I
would especially like to thank you and your colleagues...for all the hard
work and help over the time of its [AHPA Arthritis Teaching Slide
Collection] development and production. I now understand the mammoth
size of the task and the diverse skills needed to complete it. We in
AHPA are truly grateful to you all." Alison Partridge, LICSW |
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