ABOUT JAMIE LEVIN

Jamie Levin is a strategic communications consultant with 20+ years of experience spanning internal and external communications, events, community initiatives and engagement. As a versatile executive with an excellent record of achievement as a collaborative partner supporting business objectives and bringing vision to life, she has demonstrated her commitment to being a proactive leader and innovative problem solver who is recognized for implementing effective team building skills, successfully identifying engagement opportunities and employing cross-functional initiatives to support company culture, and utilizing creative business building analytical and problem-solving skills. Jamie prides herself in being an excellent communicator who is strategically adept at translating strategy into a sound agenda that directly connects to overall business goals while reinforcing a people-first mentality.

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**FEATURED ON THE STICKY BRAND LAB PODCAST**

“Communications can be about transforming strategy into an agenda that directly connects with business objectives.”

Jamie Levin on DIY PR Secrets for Entrepreneurial Success Revealed

“Recognizing teammates, whether it be their birthday or another special occasion, is a kind gesture. Sending happy birthday messages is a great way to connect with team members and let them know you care.”

Jamie Levin on 80+ Best Birthday Wishes for a Colleague to Make Their Day

“Connect with your team in group settings and also individually. I also had individual conversations with my team very early. It allowed us to maximize our preparation time, commit to doing it together and supporting one another throughout the process, and reinforced our sense of community within our small team that was one of the reasons we were so successful.”

Jamie Levin on 4 Exit Strategies For Leaders To Leave A Role Gracefully

“There’s value in your experience, and there’s power in your perspective. If someone is willing to go outside of their company and not have a full-time team member, it’s typically because you have something that they’re in search of—whether that’s experience, access to someone, or something else that they don’t have. That is your value.”

Jamie Levin on What to Know Before Starting a Consulting Business

“Constructive comments can be positive feedback—it really all depends on delivery as well as acceptance.”

Jamie Levin on How to Give Feedback Effectively and Respectfully

“Your audience will drive how you communicate, when you communicate, where you communicate, and more to reinforce the intentional planning behind your content plan. When thinking about your target audience, how do they like to receive their news? Do they prefer a text, an email, a video, a social post, recognition in a newsletter, etc.? Even if the materials are spot on, if the method in which one is communicating is not aligned with the preference of the target audience even the most perfect content won’t reach the end-user.”

Jamie Levin on Craft a Perfect Content Plan in 5 Steps

“Experiencing the failures and overcoming them are what make the successes so much more rewarding.”

Jamie Levin on Building a Flexible Communications Consulting Business from Home

“It’s important to recognize that no one is going to look out for number one but you. You have to be willing have the uncomfortable conversations because they’re going to make you more comfortable in the long run.”

Jamie Levin on Navigating Male-Dominated Industries

**FEATURED ON THE CLAIM YOUR POTENTIAL PODCAST**

"Listen to your audience and take the time to get to know them. You will get so many answers just by listening. Be mindful of how, and when, people like to receive their information."

Jamie Levin on How to Communicate Better

“I’m a firm believer in people are at the epicenter of everything we do. Everything we do should be people first and so the internal newsletter is an opportunity to engage people, recognize people, communicate with people, support people, recognize the vision, mission values of your organization, reinforce your culture.”

Jamie Levin on How to Leverage Your Internal Newsletter

**FEATURED ON THE INTERNAL MARKETING PODCAST**

"I have prided myself in being a mentor throughout my entire career. Even before I was in the working world, I made it a point to try to mentor others. I have found that listening is absolutely integral to being a good mentor. To be a supportive mentor, by definition, we have to listen to understand, for example, what it is that our mentee is hoping to achieve, what it is they are hoping to improve, and where they’re encountering obstacles. Not just hear people, but truly practice active listening."

Jamie Levin on How to Be a Good Mentor at Work

"Listen to what team members are telling you. We often get our most valuable feedback when we shut our mouths and open our ears. Be transparent. Trust your team and show them you trust them. Communicate, listen and engage."

Jamie Levin on Five Strategies Leaders Use to Diminish Distractions & Win in the Attention Economy

"To be a good listener one has to be present. It’s a challenge to give anyone your full attention and attentively listen when you’re distracted, or your mind is wandering. Being a good listener also means holding your thoughts so that you don’t interrupt someone while they’re speaking. After all, if we’re busy thinking about how we’re going to respond or our perspective in reaction to what someone said then we’re not practicing active listening."

Jamie Levin on How To Listen Effectively To Succeed Personally And Professionally

“PR is a people business. We often find ourselves working with spokespeople pitching their stories. We work with them on media training to ensure that certain message points are being delivered and to make sure that they feel comfortable and confident in their environment. Preparation is key! On the flip side, we are working with reporters, producers and editors who, you guessed it, are also people. Knowing how to interact with them, being mindful of contacting them during certain hours because they are feverishly working towards a deadline and understanding the importance of relationship building all are extremely important in the industry and all point back to people skills.”

Jamie Levin on The 5 Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career As A Public Relations Pro

“In today’s business environment, especially where many are widespread geographically and working hybrid or remote, effective communication is more important than ever, making it a valuable asset in today’s professional landscape.”

Jamie Levin on What Can You Do With a Communications Degree? 15+ Jobs for Communications Majors

“Join professional networking organizations and search postings on their site.There are career-specific networking organizations that will highlight, for example public relations jobs like Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Many of these organizations also have chapters that provide an even more intimate opportunity to get involved.”

Jamie Levin on How to Get a Job

"There is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes on in account management that is often unrecognized...When you are recognized by a client, it is extremely rewarding.”

Jamie Levin on What is Account Management?

"A typical day for an account manager is often anything but typical as their responsibilities will be dependent on the requests of the client."

Jamie Levin on What is an Account Manager?

“Writing an email is essentially like writing a media pitch and trying to capture the attention of a reporter. Think about it, you have about 11 seconds to capture the attention of your reader, so what’s most important? I can tell you what’s not…unnecessary words, adjectives that don’t add value and taking the time to explain something that would be much better off communicated in a face-to-face conversation.”