Paul Swider

specialist in strategic communications, public and government relations

Communications/Public Relations
· Represented international companies to multilateral groups (World Bank, UN, International Finance Corp., etc.), US government agencies (State, USAID, White House, Energy, etc.), foreign governments and NGOs, as well as potential investors and the technology community.
· Produced and refined business and marketing strategies for e-commerce/hi-tech companies doing business in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.

International business
· Created and managed an online network of more than 30 affiliate sponsors, cultivated international partnerships, developed global network of more than 100 consultants.

· Analyzed investment scenarios and presented them to international audiences.

Field work
· Implemented wireless Internet communications systems using photovoltaics in remote regions of Africa and Asia.

· Managed Africa-based e-commerce project and marketed to investors.

· Worked as business consultant with U.S. Peace Corps in Bulgaria.

Journalism

* Editing, layout, design, management, teaching, and reporting in Florida and Illinois. Covered environment, health care, economics, government, law, the arts, sports and general assignment.