LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Eric Rose, former Senior Vice President at Weber Shandwick, today announced that The Rose Group, a communications consulting firm specializing in public affairs, corporate communications, employee and media relations, crisis and issue management, and media training, has joined forces with Englander & Associates.
"We are very pleased to have Eric Rose, who has demonstrated depth of experience in public relations, join our firm as a partner," said Harvey Englander, President of Englander & Associates. "Eric has a finely honed understanding of complex communication challenges and public affairs issues. Our clients will benefit from his intimate knowledge of government, corporate issues and his proven ability to manage sensitive issues."
Rose has over 20 years of public relations experience in the areas of pubic affairs, crisis communications and media training. An expert at managing multiple, complex projects, Rose also possesses a tremendous amount of expertise in government relations, message development, and internal and external organizational communications.
"I am extremely impressed with Englander & Associates depth and breadth of experience and mastery of the diverse array of issues that dominate public affairs in Southern California. I have already witnessed how this company helps clients overcome long odds and achieve results," said Rose.
Rose spent over five years serving as Senior Vice President for Weber Shandwick providing strategic counsel to clients including the Sempra Energy, American Airlines, Los Angeles World Airports, the Los Angeles Police Department, Waste Management and Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Company. Before leaving Weber Shandwick, Rose was instrumental in building the company's media training services in California.
Previously, Rose also worked as Director of Communications for Waste Management, District Director for Los Angeles Council member Laura Chick, press secretary to California State Senator Ed Davis; he served as a Public Affairs Manager for the Patrick Media Group and as a Public Affairs Consultant with the Capitol Group.
For more information on Englander & Associates go to www.englanderassociates.com