Gerard Corbett

June, 1981 - June, 1982

Full Time

September, 1970 - June, 1977

Full Time

Provide engineering support and computer programming on IBM 360 at NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View, CA

June, 1977 - May, 1978

Full Time

June, 1978 - June, 1979

Full Time

June, 1979 - May, 1981

Full Time

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June, 1982 - September, 1989

Full Time

September, 1989 - December, 1994

Full Time

Corporate Communications role, serving as corporate and financial communications and industry relations of ASARCO Incorporated, a global integrated producer of non-ferrous metals. Enhanced Public Awareness & Corporate Profile. Championed effective communications strategies in support of corporate goals and the promotion of the company's achievements. Executed an extensive environmental communications program covering Super Fund sites in Washington State, Montana, Colorado, Texas, New Jersey and Arizona; as a result of this effort on behalf of the North America metal producers, named “ PR All Star ” by Inside PR, a leading industry publication.

January, 1994 - January, 1995

Full Time

Served as, Corporate Communications and corporate officer Loral Corporation (previously one of the nation's largest U.S. defense contractors). Contributed to Increased Shareholder Value. Developed and managed a robust investor relations program to help drive the desired valuation of the company, effectively analyzing and disseminating the company story, enhancing and maintaining the credibility of top management through various means of disclosure, continued development of the shareholder base, and improved analyst coverage. Implemented Proactive Corporate Communications for Multiple Business Deals. Oversaw communications for the acquisition of IBM Federal Systems Division, the IPO of Loral's Globalstar Satellite Telecommunications venture, and the resolution of the troubled FAA automation program. Demonstrated the ability to work effectively with media and a variety of business partners.

June, 1995 - December, 2007

Full Time

Vice President and General Manager, Branding and Corporate Communications, Group / General Manager, Web Strategy Center, Brand Committee driving the branding, corporate advertising, public relations, investor relations, corporate marketing, Internet, customer support and and employee communications and community relations Hitachi and the Hitachi brand based at Hitachi America (the North America of $112 billion, Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.) Amplified the Company's Market Strength and . Developed and implemented innovative communications strategies to position Hitachi as an industry leader. Developed and launched breakthrough brand campaign known as “ Hitachi | True Stories ”, which gained award-winning recognition, resulting in 20% increase in unaided awareness. Implemented Best Practices Corporate Brand Management. Created, built and managed the corporate brand, providing insight, vision, and creativity in developing brand value, consistent messaging, and brand momentum inside and outside the organization. Pioneered and championed the company's Internet presence through creation and expansion of a global corporate website. Played a Leadership Role in the Evolution of the Communications Function Hitachi. Developed and implemented an integrated corporate communications strategy to ensure consistency in messaging across a diverse internal infrastructure comprised of more than 900 different Hitachi entities, as well as externally with industry analyst firms and press / media firms. Developed and Managed Hitachi's First Global Web Site. Led development and execution of Hitachi's Global Web Site and Strategy, including global customer service web infrastructure and harmonization of more than 1, 000 different web sites. Also, established strategic communications plan to drive public understanding and awareness of the company, serving as " the face " of the organization.

January, 2008 - Current

Full Time

San Bruno, CA- 2008- Founder and consultant of this marketing, communications, coaching and consulting services firm. Serving as marketing consultant for China- based university and middleware startup focused on smart grid and home networking. Business development and marketing consulting for optical topography and real estate startups Brand Strategy, Messaging and Social consulting to San Francisco Film Society and Kids' Turn non-profit organizations