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I'm a senior communications and public relations executive with a strategic voice, trusted leadership, and a track record of shaping messaging that resonates across complex federal organizations. I excel at translating intricate initiatives into clear, compelling narratives that engage diverse stakeholders, protect organizational reputation, and drive alignment. I'm now excited to apply these capabilities to corporate environments and help organizations grow through strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. I'm a collaborative leader who builds teams that thrive, coaches peers to exceed expectations, and champions accountability and operational excellence. I navigate crisis and change with measured, data-driven approaches, embedding metrics to demonstrate impact and sustain momentum. My career spans building public affairs programs from the ground up, strengthening brand reputation, and delivering results that matter to leadership, partners, and the public.…I'm a senior communications and public relations executive with a strategic voice, trusted leadership, and a track record of shaping messaging that resonates across complex federal organizations. I excel at translating intricate initiatives into clear, compelling narratives that engage diverse stakeholders, protect organizational reputation, and drive alignment. I'm now excited to apply these capabilities to corporate environments and help organizations grow through strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. I'm a collaborative leader who builds teams that thrive, coaches peers to exceed expectations, and champions accountability and operational excellence. I navigate crisis and change with measured, data-driven approaches, embedding metrics to demonstrate impact and sustain momentum. My career spans building public affairs programs from the ground up, strengthening brand reputation, and delivering results that matter to leadership, partners, and the public.

Cynthia Vitelli

Content Producer, Content Creator, Copywriter, +3

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I'm a senior communications and public relations executive with a strategic voice, trusted leadership, and a track record of shaping messaging that resonates across complex federal organizations. I excel at translating intricate initiatives into clear, compelling narratives that engage diverse stakeholders, protect organizational reputation, and drive alignment. I'm now excited to apply these capabilities to corporate environments and help organizations grow through strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. I'm a collaborative leader who builds teams that thrive, coaches peers to exceed expectations, and champions accountability and operational excellence. I navigate crisis and change with measured, data-driven approaches, embedding metrics to demonstrate impact and sustain momentum. My career spans building public affairs programs from the ground up, strengthening brand reputation, and delivering results that matter to leadership, partners, and the public.…I'm a senior communications and public relations executive with a strategic voice, trusted leadership, and a track record of shaping messaging that resonates across complex federal organizations. I excel at translating intricate initiatives into clear, compelling narratives that engage diverse stakeholders, protect organizational reputation, and drive alignment. I'm now excited to apply these capabilities to corporate environments and help organizations grow through strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. I'm a collaborative leader who builds teams that thrive, coaches peers to exceed expectations, and champions accountability and operational excellence. I navigate crisis and change with measured, data-driven approaches, embedding metrics to demonstrate impact and sustain momentum. My career spans building public affairs programs from the ground up, strengthening brand reputation, and delivering results that matter to leadership, partners, and the public.

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I’m a senior communications and public relations executive with a strategic voice, trusted leadership, and a track record of shaping messaging that resonates across complex federal organizations. I excel at translating intricate initiatives into clear, compelling narratives that engage diverse stakeholders, protect organizational reputation, and drive alignment. I’m now excited to apply these capabilities to corporate environments and help organizations grow through strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.

I’m a collaborative leader who builds teams that thrive, coaches peers to exceed expectations, and champions accountability and operational excellence. I navigate crisis and change with measured, data-driven approaches, embedding metrics to demonstrate impact and sustain momentum. My career spans building public affairs programs from the ground up, strengthening brand reputation, and delivering results that matter to leadership, partners, and the public.

Skills

Copywriting

Presentation Design

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Work Experience

Associate Director, Office of Communications | Director for Public Affairs at National Cancer Institute (NCI)

January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2025

Built and led NCI Office of Communications, directing a 14-member team across three departments; oversaw responses to 450+ annual media inquiries and guided executive leadership communications. Launched annual media plans, delivering 4.9B+ impressions in 2022 and securing coverage in top outlets. Led White House–level liaison and COVID-19 crisis communications, embedding accountability and measurement-driven practices.

Director, External Relations & Communications at United States Mint

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2012

Established and led Mint’s external relations and communications division (17-person team); merged eight offices into a centralized function; improved on-time correspondence from 58% to 99% through centralized processes and automation; coordinated 100+ press events and partnerships with key government and nonprofit stakeholders.

Senior Program Manager at United States Mint

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Led a $599M, 10-year modernization of retail sales systems and operations; rescued critical e-commerce program and safeguarded $1M+ in daily sales by unifying 90+ stakeholders and securing executive buy-in for a SaaS solution; delivered integrated e-commerce and fulfillment platform with enhanced cybersecurity and customer experience.

Director, Public Affairs at Administration for Children and Families

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Directed agency-wide communications across 20 program areas; led media engagements for major announcements, including Secretaries’ press conferences and White House briefings; improved transparency and digital reach, including web and social media platforms.

Public Affairs Specialist at United States Mint

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005

Led public affairs activities, authored materials, coordinated media events, and fostered relationships with the White House, federal advisory committees, and nonprofit organizations; contributed to brand awareness and operational efficiency.