Warner Johnston is a communications professional with more than 20 years of experience working with various national and international companies and governments. Beginning his career with the City of New York, he developed and managed successful communications offices, including the NYC Parks Department, the Empire State Development Corporation, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants USA. In addition, he has worked with top-tier national and international media throughout his career, both on and off-the-record.
His experience includes large-scale campaigns and productions, crisis communications planning and delivery, and organizational development and coaching. Over the years, he has developed internal and external strategies, served as an official spokesperson, and coached founders and line staff alike for multiple non-profit and corporate organizations.
Warner is a graduate of NYU with advanced degrees in public administration and psychotherapy. Raised in New York, he splits his time between his native city and San Francisco. He currently consults at 5 Borough Communications.
His experience includes large-scale campaigns and productions, crisis communications planning and delivery, and organizational development and coaching. Over the years, he has developed internal and external strategies, served as an official spokesperson, and coached founders and line staff alike for multiple non-profit and corporate organizations.
Warner is a graduate of NYU with advanced degrees in public administration and psychotherapy. Raised in New York, he splits his time between his native city and San Francisco. He currently consults at 5 Borough Communications.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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ACCA USA Business School Partnership Program
Developed and launched a university partnership program with top-tier business schools to generate exposure and membership, resulting in 200% growth in recruits. Cybercrime Symposium (WSJ paywall)
In partnership with NYC’s Pace University, produced an annual symposium to address the global issue of cybercrime. With an estimated international cost of $1 trillion, cybercrime ranks as one of the world’s most prevalent economic crimes. This event focused on original research developed with Pace University and highlighted panelists who have included the Secret Service, FBI, Manhattan District Attorney, Citi, IBM, and others. It’s My Park Television Show
Conceived and produced NYC-TV television program, currently airing on NYC-TV, to revitalize Parks Department visibility and spark news coverage. New York First
Championed the creation of an online business portal for diverse regions & industry sectors; the site is utilized to detail incentive and resource opportunities to bolster local and statewide impact. Executed in six months, portal was unveiled in 2010 alongside the New York State Governor. The Gates – Central Park
Served as one of the chief communications professionals overseeing all communications and media for the internationally celebrated The Gates exhibition in Central Park. Area Development Gold Shovel Award
Researched, developed, and submitted award applications that lead to New York State being recognized as the most successful state in the U.S. at job creation and economic impact. MetroParks Newspaper
Entered into an arrangement with Metro New York newspaper to create MetroParks, the first quarterly newspaper to deliver a mix of Parks news and information throughout all five boroughs of New York City. At no cost to the agency but with complete editorial control, MetroParks was distributed to over 300,000 New Yorkers. Flacks & Hacks
Founded in 2006, Flacks & Hacks is a nationwide group of over 700 media professionals who engage in networking and information sharing to promote best practices and strengthen ties amongst the press and communication professionals. |
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