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My Resume

Greg’s wide range of experience includes creating media strategies for large international organizations, serving as a company spokesperson, and building dynamic content for audiences worldwide. His experience spans the globe – from the 50 books he has penned on travel to his impactful work on nature and climate at the United Nations.

Communications Manager, UNICEF

  • Strategic advisor on advocacy and communications for Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies

  • Design and delivery of overall content strategy for ECW’s website, human stories, press releases, newsletter and other communications platforms

  • Identify and deliver earned media opportunities through op-eds, media pitches and partnerships

  • Campaign creation and implementation to advance the Fund’s resource mobilization and global advocacy efforts

Painted Hands
Iceberg

Senior Communications Specialist, UNDP

  • Leading and coordinating communications for UNDP on climate change adaptation

  • Manage a team of three to five communications specialists

  • Content lead for Drupal site, UX/UI and SEO

  • Social media, videos, blogs, talking points, press releases

Communications Officer, IFAD

  • Building the profile of IFAD in Latin America and the Caribbean, managing print, online and event promotions

  • Producing web features, press releases, publications and other media products

  • Managing reputational risk, supporting replenishment

New Growth
Travelling in America

Commissioning Editor and Writer, Lonely Planet

  • Creating guidebooks, marketing campaigns and multimedia web features for Lonely Planet

  • Managing multiple titles and a large freelance stable

  • Product manager to anticipate market trends and ensure profitability

Copywriter, Media Strategies and Creative Director

  • ​Content creation, SEO and ad copy for American Express, Progressive, Allstate, Hotwire, Epson, Matador and more

  • Copywriter for B2B and B2C 

  • Creative Director Wild Blue Yonder

Creamy Waves
Journalist Desk

Journalist

  • Marketing Editor and Designer at The San Jose Mercury News. Responsible for travel section, Silicon Valley Homes Magazine, Sunday Drive

  • Editor and Writer at the San Francisco Examiner

  • Reporter Courthouse News Service

  • Managing Editor at The Bolivian Times

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