Michael Paydos
Christiana
Summary
Advanced Communications Professional with proven background in consulting, delivering strategic insights and effective solutions to clients. Successfully led multiple projects, enhancing operational efficiency and driving business growth. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and client relationship management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Consultant
12.2019 - Current
- Designed, budgeted, and tracked development and construction of temporary and permanent installations for residential and professional environments, including furniture, historic architecture restoration products, millwork, and set/stage design, enhancing overall aesthetic and functionality. Additional services in print design, photography, and copywriting offered.
- Analyzed client needs to develop tailored consulting strategies and solutions.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to enhance client team capabilities and engagement.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements for operational efficiency.
Instructor, Associate
ROCKLER INC.
Cambridge, MA
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided woodworking and wood tech expertise to clients for restoration and fabrication of furniture, household objects, and architectural details, ensuring quality and durability in final products. Delivered equipment and material recommendations, structural design feedback, and cost-saving solutions that enhanced project outcomes and client satisfaction. Designed and conducted courses in woodworking and wood arts, covering hand sharpening tools, industrial machinery calibration, wood carving basics, advanced carving techniques, CNC operation, and woodworking joinery, fostering skill development and creativity among participants.
- Developed and delivered engaging curriculum for woodworking techniques and tools.
- Facilitated hands-on workshops, enhancing student understanding of complex concepts.
- Provided personalized feedback to students, fostering skill development and confidence.
Associate Director of Digital Communications
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Boston, MA
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance public health programs and improve community engagement.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in public health education.
- Collaborated with faculty to design innovative curriculum focused on emerging public health challenges.
- Oversaw budget management for departmental projects, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
Communications Advisor
MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Boston, MA
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Wrote, edited, and led the strategic development of an online health insurance marketplace as mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare).
- Developed and implemented comprehensive communications plan and branding strategy, aligning messaging with diverse stakeholder requirements.
- Contributed to the development of the social media and digital communications strategy by the publications team and the Governor’s Office.
- Created informative publications and materials to educate Massachusetts residents and agencies about upcoming changes to state programs.
- Provided editorial input to ensure readability, accessibility, and consistency of web content.
- Facilitated brainstorming meetings and workshops to enhance customer service during launch of Massachusetts Health Connector health insurance marketplace.
Communications & Outreach Director
BRAIN SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Wellesley, MA
02.2011 - 01.2013
- Led the communications and operational management of a private foundation funding brain tumor research and medical training. Sponsored research in close partnership with several top medical research institutions in the Boston area, including Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Harvard Medical School.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive communications plan and branding strategy resulting in increased revenue, donor list numbers, social media followers, and Foundation credibility. Completely overhauled organization’s print materials for consistency in style, branding, and messaging.
- Facilitated grant proposal process, serving as key liaison to over 60 principal investigators, neurosurgeons, and hospital executives to streamline collaboration and enhance funding opportunities.
- Wrote and designed quarterly newsletter to support Foundation’s annual campaign and outreach.
- Wrote and designed quarterly newsletter, effectively contributing to Foundation’s annual campaign and outreach efforts by engaging stakeholders and promoting initiatives.
- Supported fundraising strategies through direct mail, golf tournaments, auctions, and online campaigns, enhancing community involvement and donor engagement.
Communications Manager
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH
Cambridge, MA
04.2003 - 09.2010
- Managed communications team supporting a $350 million program designed to strengthen public health systems in developing countries to better provide reproductive health, maternal and child health, and HIV/AIDS services. Program used leadership development and advocacy campaigns to reach objectives.
- Designed and implemented communications strategy for Rapid Funding Envelope in Tanzania, including developing website (www.rapidfundingenvelope.org), community outreach, writing success stories, planning events, and training staff of grantee organizations.
- Maintained comprehensive communications strategy to guide program’s activities, promote its brand, focus messages, and strengthen position.
- Led implementation of CommonSpot content management system for organization’s website, improving content accessibility and user experience.
- Maintained comprehensive communications strategy that guided program activities, promoted brand visibility, and focused messaging to strengthen organizational position.
- Coordinated use of YouTube, Facebook, and other social media channels to deliver key messages to targeted audiences, enhancing outreach and engagement.
- Delivered workshops in Writing Success Stories, Reporting Procedures, Photography, and InDesign.
- Organized and categorized photographs for MSH catalog, ensuring easy access for internal and external publications. Photography has appeared in a number of internal and external publications, including MSH Annual Report covers.
- Performed needs assessment for, and led the implementation of, a corporate intranet system, including adoption of NING social network for internal staff use.
- Routinely contributed to MSH photograph catalog. Photography has appeared in a number of internal and external publications, including MSH Annual Report covers.
- Contributed to successful bid for $120 million follow-on project.
Development Editor, Series Book Division
ADAMS MEDIA CORPORATION
Avon, MA
11.1998 - 04.2003
- Edited book manuscripts for organization, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines while managing titles from author submittal through copy editing, production, revision, and art acquisition stages under tight schedules.
- Served as project manager for more than 100 book titles covering a range of topics, including health, technology/web, education, job hunting, business, cooking, writing, and photography.
- Developed company’s first-ever Author’s Manual, resulting in dramatically improved submissions and reducing production times from more than 8 weeks on average to less than 4 weeks.
- Managed team’s publicity activities for two years, writing press releases and submitting book titles for review. Secured reviews in a number of media outlets, including Publisher’s Weekly and Booklist.
- Managed team’s publicity activities for two years, wrote press releases and submitted book titles for review.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Management
EMERSON COLLEGE
Boston, MA01-2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Writing
ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY
Bristol, RI01-1998
Skills
- Content management system implementation
- Publication development
- Adobe Creative Suite
- SEO and data architecture
- Print and digital design
- Grant Writing
- Brand development and messaging
- Strategic planning
- Project leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff management
- Client relationships
Timeline
Instructor, Associate
ROCKLER INC.
01.2020 - 02.2021
Freelance Consultant
12.2019 - Current
Associate Director of Digital Communications
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
08.2015 - 03.2017
Communications Advisor
MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
02.2013 - 04.2015
Communications & Outreach Director
BRAIN SCIENCE FOUNDATION
02.2011 - 01.2013
Communications Manager
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH
04.2003 - 09.2010
Development Editor, Series Book Division
ADAMS MEDIA CORPORATION
11.1998 - 04.2003
Master of Arts - Communication Management
EMERSON COLLEGE
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Writing
ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY