Biography

Laine Conklin
Senior Consultant
CommCore Consulting Group

Laine Conklin brings over 20 years of experience as a marketing professional, writer and teacher. She has worked with CommCore for the last 17 years delivering executive communications coaching for senior executives and spokespeople. Her experience runs the gamut from start-up companies to Fortune 100's including Pfizer, eBay, Time Warner and Deutsche Bank. CEOs of note that Laine has counseled include Meg Whitman and John Donahoe of eBay, Bob Greifeld of the NASDAQ, Jeff Jordan and Scott Thompson of PayPal and Jack Dorsey of Twitter.

Recognized for her peer-level coaching and ability to transform technical concepts into layman's language, Laine is sought after by senior executives in the healthcare, technology, financial services and consumer goods sectors. Laine specializes in executive/leadership communications, presentation, media, and meeting facilitation skills. Her efforts also extend to managers, salespeople, and representatives who speak to various audiences including customers, employees, analysts, investors and the media. She has worked with consumer advocate groups, specifically, Consumer Reports president and spokespeople for press inquiries, as well as government advocacy.

Laine has worked with many spokespeople involved in global communications including the president of Tom Online in China, the president of Latin American Operations for Swiss Re, the president of Mercado Libre, the online marketplace for Latin America, and the head of operations for NASDAQ in India.

She has prepped many CEOs and CFOs for keynote addresses and specializes in content as well as delivery. Her client list also includes many celebrities, athletes, and authors, including President George W. Bush's daughter Jenna for her book on disenfranchised youth in Latin America. She has written promotional material, developed communication strategy programs and road show presentations for new and Fortune 100 companies.

Laine also has experience in marketing research and writing. She has written for medical journals, and worked as an independent report writer for pharmaceutical firms, biotech and medical device companies.

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