Elana Stein joined CLS in the Fall of 2006 and provides expertise in marketing, strategic communications and media relations to three prominent CLS clients: the Comit� Interprofessionel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC, the trade association representing the Champagne region of France), Verizon, and the American Dental Association. Prior to joining CLS, Elana worked in the marketing department of Rayo, the Latino imprint of HarperCollins Publishers in New York City. While there, she planned and coordinated events for Rayo authors and upcoming releases and became a critical component in creating sales presentations. Additionally, she played an integral role in the development and execution of marketing plans for each title. Elana developed expertise in budget management, publicity, event and meeting planning, and group dynamics. In 2002-2003 Elana worked as an editorial assistant for a freelance writer in the Washington, DC area. While there, she researched, edited, and wrote articles for publication in Parenting.com, MSNBC, Pharmacy Digest, and The Washington Post. Elana holds a bachelor�s degree in English and Literature from the University of Maryland and studied abroad in Israel. She is proficient in Hebrew. |