Sean Meyer
Biography/Professional Background

Director of Communications, Profile Systems
West Springfield, MA, January, 2001 - May, 2002
Managed external marketing and communications initiatives for privately held developer of electronic commerce and supply chain software.

Vice President, Strategic Communications;
Director of Public Relations/Principal Copywriter, van Schouwen Associates Springfield, MA, February, 1996 – December, 2000
Managed all copywriting and public relations initiatives for full-service marketing and advertising agency. Broad range of clients, including financial services, manufacturing, high technology, and not-for-profit organizations.

Coordinator, Massachusetts Buy Recycled Business Alliance
Northampton, MA, December, 1994 – February, 1996
Coordinated statewide program to assist Massachusetts businesses to increase their purchase of recycled products. Recognized nationally as leading statewide organization.

Director of Communications & Affinity Marketing, Ecotrek Company
Amherst, MA, January, 1995 – December, 1995
Managed communications initiatives for start-up manufacturer of outdoor equipment and apparel manufactured from recycled materials.

Partner, Progressive Projects
Washington, DC, September, 1991 – October, 1994
Founding partner of public relations and lobbying firm specializing in media and political consulting for public interest organizations, including Business for Social Responsibility, Union of Concerned Scientists, and the International Development Conference.

Coordinator, Congressional Roundtable on Post-Cold War Relations
Washington, DC, December, 1993 – October, 1994
Help lead congressional organization that conducted high-level briefings and seminars exclusively for members of Congress on foreign policy issues.

Field Coordinator/Lobbyist, Union of Concerned Scientists
Washington, D.C., May, 1989 – September, 1991
Coordinated all aspects of grassroots lobbying and outreach efforts on national security issues for 100,000-member organization.

Consultant, Tyngsborough Conservation Commission
Tyngsborough, MA, April, 1989 – June, 1989
Responsible for the research and preparation of analysis and recommendations to local conservation commission concerned with proposed natural gas pipeline.

Fundraising Director, Governor Madeleine Kunin Campaign Committee
Burlington, VT, May, 1988 – December, 1988
Directed efforts raising $630,000. Responsible for in-state fundraising, including organizing over forty events, direct mail solicitations and high donor appeals.

Field Coordinator, Professionals’ Coalition for Nuclear Arms Control
Washington, DC, January, 1985 - May, 1988
Directed grassroots lobbying efforts for national association of attorneys, scientists and physicians advocating for sensible defense and nuclear policy.

Education
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, December, 1984.
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science.