Meet a Burson Person

Market Leader, Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela
Started 2002
Social Communication specialized in Journalism, Universidad Católica Andres Bello 

“I have been part of the Burson-Marsteller team since November 2002, when I was asked to lead the Public Affairs Practice.  Very soon I was named Market Leader for Venezuela. In that time, the country has faced a complicated economic and political situation.”

Managing Director
Corporate/Financial Practice
Beijing, China
Started 1999
B.S., Communications, Boston University
Executive M.B.A., China-Europe International Business School

“Having spent almost nine years with Burson-Marsteller, 2008 has got to be one of my most interesting and exciting years, professionally and personally. I am currently advising and working with Olympic sponsors.  This, for me, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, especially in view of how the Beijing Olympics is turning out to be one of the most issues-rich and globally prominent Games in history.”

Senior Associate
Corporate Brand & Technology Practice
Bogotá, Colombia
Started 2003
Social Communicator and Journalist from the Universidad Politécnico Grancolombiano

"I enjoy working at Burson-Marsteller because I feel it is a company that makes a difference. Working alongside my colleagues on communications campaigns and spending time with clients is probably the part of my job I enjoy most. Every day is a new experience where I am liaising with different people and being introduced to new products."

Manager
Healthcare Practice
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Started 1999
B.A., Social Communications, University of Buenos Aires
M.A., Media and Public Opinion, FLACSO (Latin American College of Social Sciences), Argentina

“2008 is my nine-year anniversary at Burson-Marsteller, and I feel very proud to be part of a company that has given me experiences and opportunities to grow professionally, to learn, to participate in amazing campaigns and to meet incredible people.”

Chair, U.S. Healthcare Practice
Washington, D.C., USA
1998-2001, 2005-Present
B.A., Philosophy, University of Virginia
M.S., Applied Behavioral Science, Johns Hopkins University

“I originally joined Burson-Marsteller after spending seven years working in the managed care industry in Washington, D.C., both on the non-profit side and for healthcare providers.  I didn't have much direct PR experience when I first joined the agency so within the first month of joining Burson-Marsteller, I participated in a one-week intensive Burson-Marsteller University (B-MU) training program.  B-MU was the best experience for helping me better understand the business of public relations and what would be expected of me as a counselor to clients and colleagues.”

Director
Healthcare Practice
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Started 2006
Degrees in Communications and Journalism, Casper Libero University

“I started my career as a journalist and at the time I thought that nothing could be more exciting.  I was totally wrong.  To work in public relations at Burson-Marsteller allows me to know the whole world better than I ever thought possible.”

Digital Media Strategist, Latin America
Miami, Florida, USA
Started 2006
B.S., Marketing, Bentley College
M.B.A. University of Miami

"It's a very exciting time to be in communications, and Burson-Marsteller is committed to adapting to the ongoing and rapid changes happening every day in the digital space.  Even more exciting, however, is to be part of a team of so many diverse, sharp and friendly people." 

Director
Brand Marketing/Technology Practice
Madrid, Spain
Started 2006
Degree in Advertising and PR from the Universidad Complutense Madrid

“I joined Burson-Marsteller after years of experience in other PR multinational agencies and, I have to say, Burson-Marsteller is different.  Here, PR is a strategic activity and we play a fundamental role in our client’s business. The personal dedication of each B-M team member -- together with our philosophy, professional approach, focus on results and service to the client from a corporate perspective -- make Burson unique.”

Director
Media Practice
Hong Kong
Started December 2006
B.A., Political Science (Hons), National University of Singapore

"I'm learning the importance of PR, how it plays a big role in driving results for a company or organization. What has especially impressed me, as someone new to the business, is the preparation and the professional approach that goes on behind the scenes."

Senior Associate
Brand Marketing Practice
Oslo, Norway
Started 2005
B.A., Public Relations, Hedmark University College
M.A., Communication Management, London Guildhall University

"At Burson-Marsteller, you are truly working for a global, full service agency. This gives me lots of opportunities and is highly educational. Every day I am amazed by the competence of my colleagues and by the quality of the work that we deliver to our clients."

Manager
Brand Communications Practice
Mexico City, Mexico
Started 1999
B.A., Marketing and Specialization studies in International Business, Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico

“I began working at Burson-Marsteller Mexico in 1999 in the Media and Crisis Management Practice.  Later, I joined the Innovation and Technology Practice where I was involved in the strategic planning and implementation, brand positioning, strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions, public affairs and crisis management for clients in the software, hardware, services & consulting industries."

Director, Practice Chair
Healthcare Practice
Mexico City, Mexico
Started 1998
B.A., History and Cultural Administration

"These years at Burson-Marsteller has been one of the best rides someone could have: I have learned about a diverse range of industries, had the opportunity to work in three different markets and have really seen our network "at work."  From our clients' CEOs to trainees, I get to learn from everything and everyone. The depth and diversity of what you learn at Burson-Marsteller is the best reward your work can give."

Manager
Technology Practice
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Started 2003
Public Relations and Journalism, Argentine University of Enterprise

"Thanks to Burson-Marsteller I recently experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I had the chance to lead a unique communications project during an M&A. An Argentinean company recently acquired the assets of a department within one of the biggest companies in the world, something rather rare within the market. From Argentina we were responsible for developing all communication activities, which gave us the opportunity to interact with more than 20 Burson-Marsteller offices around the globe."

Dean, Burson-Marsteller University
New York, NY, USA
Started 2007
B.A., Asian Studies, University of North Carolina
M.A., Japanese Language and Literature, University of Colorado

"I’ve never been part of an organization quite like Burson-Marsteller. I work with brilliant people every day, my work is intellectually stimulating, we hold ourselves to high standards of professionalism and we have a business culture that continually pushes us all to discover new, better ways to help our clients. It’s a great place for someone like me who wants to design my own learning experiences."

Associate
BKSH & Associates
Washington, D.C., USA
Started February 2007
B.S.M., Finance and Spanish, Tulane University

"I joined BKSH in order to obtain policy experience and work on politics from a different perspective. In addition, I am learning how PR, research, grassroots and polling combine to form legislative and media campaigns with wide reach and depth."

Director
Direct Impact
Alexandria, VA, USA
Started 2002
B.A., Art History, Rutgers University

"The wealth of knowledge and specialized expertise throughout the Burson-Marsteller network is, in a word, remarkable.  Working alongside top minds in the industry and experiencing true partnerships with our clients has shaped my career and shown me the importance of providing top-notch client service.”

Director
Media Practice
Washington, D.C., USA
Started 1999
B.A., Art History, University of Virginia
M.S., Mass Communication, Boston University

"Working/thinking/acting globally is part of our professional DNA at Burson-Marsteller. We regularly confer with colleagues and clients in odd time zones, bouncing documents around the world, each of us adding our unique perspective and expertise. Along the way, the work product improves because we each have this "Burson Person" instinct about what our clients need to meet their business objectives, and how best to serve them."

Consulting Associate
Telecom & Technology Practice
New Delhi, India
Started 2003
M.A., English Literature, University of Delhi

"If you are not living on the edge you are wasting every day. At Burson-Marsteller we are always ahead of the curve, developing new and innovative communication and business processes to help deliver the best to clients. Burson-Marsteller to me is an institution of knowledge and excellence.  Being part of it, I have evolved as a professional and a person."

Manager
Technology Practice
San Francisco, CA, USA
Started 2004
B.A., Journalism/Public Relations and Spanish, Ball State University

“My colleagues at Burson-Marsteller are hands-down the smartest people in the public relations industry. On a daily basis I interact with people from Boston to Singapore and everywhere in-between. The common thread that is apparent all over the globe is that each person cares deeply about the success of the clients.”

Manager
Corporate & Brand Practice
Paris, France
1006-2004, 2007-Present
Degree in Social Communication and Specialization in Journalism, Pontificia Universidade Catolica 

“I started my career at Burson-Marsteller in Brazil as an Associate.  Thanks to the opportunities B-M offered me (including a four month assignment in Miami), I prepared myself to lead the Healthcare Practice in Brazil.  For personal reasons I decided to move to France, and after a few years I was telling myself that it was probably time to answer the Burson-Marsteller call again.”

Chair, U.S. Brand Marketing Practice
New York, N.Y., USA
Started 1999
B.A., Communications, Manchester University
M.A., Marketing, Thames Valley University, London

“Working here in Brand Marketing, I get to spend my days doing wildly diverse and ridiculously fun client work. From developing brand communications strategies for Fortune 100 companies through party planning for jewelry companies to pitching ham, I think I might have the most fun job in the whole of Burson-Marsteller.”

Manager
Corporate Practice
Seoul, Korea
Started 1996
B.A., Social Studies, Ewha Woman’s University

“If you are at Burson-Marsteller, you can never be bored.  People say that Korea is dynamic, but to me B-M is a really dynamic place.  I really enjoy working together not only with B-M Korea colleagues but also other B-M network people.  They are smart, sharp and knowledgeable and dedicated to their work.  Of course I try hard to be like this myself too.  I really feel that I’m alive and part of a society that is writing the history of the 21st century.”

Managing Director
Tokyo, Japan
1991-2005; 2008-Present
B.S. in Sociology, Hosei University
M.S., Boston University

"I am one of many returnees to B-M.   Many people have asked me why I returned to B-M. My straight answer is that I really wanted to be at the front of the business, dealing with a variety of challenging requests from many different clients.  Also, B-M has a spirit of strong teamwork across the global network."

Associate
Corporate Issues and Technology Practice
London, England
Started 2006
B.S., Business Administration, University of Macedonia
M.S., Mass Communication, Boston University

"Burson-Marsteller is a world full of opportunities, especially for people who look for challenges. Within Burson-Marsteller’s stimulating environment you will be given plenty of opportunities to develop your strengths and grow as a PR professional. Thanks to this approach, I managed to receive my first industry recognition at the most respected UK industry awards: Highly Commended as Young Professional of the Year, PR Week 2007 Awards."

Senior Associate
Public Affairs Practice
Member, U.S. Diversity & Inclusion Council
Washington, D.C., USA
Started 2002
B.A., Political Science, University of Michigan
M.P.A, American University, School of Public Affairs 

“World class. That’s how I’d describe my career, colleagues and clients at Burson-Marsteller.  Whether it’s collaborating with clients across the globe on the latest digital techniques or a phone call to a colleague down the hall, Burson-Marsteller has challenged me to think globally in the truest sense of the word to deliver the best results for our clients.” 

Coordinator, Key Client Relationship Program
New York, NY, USA
Started 2005
B.A., Public Relations, Marist College

“My role at Burson-Marsteller is very unique as I have been able to work in an internal capacity as well as with external clients. I am part of a team that helped to build Burson’s global intranet B-M Source, a tool for helping employees learn and communicate with each other. A key differentiator for us is that our people are able to share information and collaborate across our global offices in a seamless and integrated way. Helping to make this happen has been very rewarding.”