Sandra Levy 17 connections

Provide strategic and hands-on consulting services for agencies and businesses in varied industries. Concentration has been among (but is not limited to) health care and non-profit organizations. Specialties include marketing and public relations. Recent clients have included: UCLA Medical Center; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Hollywood, Health & Society, a project of USC’s Norman Lear Center; USC University Hospital; USC/Norris Cancer Hospital; United Way of Greater Los Angeles; Lexus Automobiles; Newport Diagnostic Center; Methodist Hospital of Southern California; various physicians in private practice; Literacy Network of Greater Los Angeles in accordance with the City of Los Angeles; and Interchange Corporation.

Created the in-house marketing and communications function that saved $1 million annually in outsourced expenses. Recruited and directed a team of 30 professionals that provided targeted marketing communications support for more than 1,100 annual fund-raising programs. These programs brought in $410 million. Initiated the department's strategic plan.

Created a public relations function for Los Angeles' largest non-profit organization that funded more than 300 health and human service organizations. Responsibilities included crisis communications, proactive media relations, special events, and publications.

Worked with more than 20 Los Angeles offices of international public relations agencies to manage specific client accounts. A partial listing of clients included: Eastman Kodak, Playskool/Hasbro, Infiniti Automobiles, Lucky Stores, Mazda Motor of America, American Honda Motor Company and J&B Scotch.

Produced and distributed video news releases, satellite press tours, videoconferences, cable television shows and public service announcements for corporations and agencies.

Developed and implemented consumer marketing publicity for a leading international public relations agency providing media relations, special events management and related client services for: American Honda Motor Company, The Waterbed Manufacturers Association, Miller Lite Beer, Pepsi Cola Bottling Group, Scotch Whiskey Association, Sears and Redken.

Wrote two columns per issue for a weekly newspaper and assisted with production including typesetting, proofreading, layout and distribution.