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Lisa Faulkner-Dunne has been making sure her clients are front and center in Dallas for over 20 years. After a stint in the Dallas Mayor's Office as assistant to Mayor Annette Strauss, Lisa was named director of public relations for the Volunteer Center of Dallas. She quickly raised the profile of the agency through several well- publicized fundraisers and a collaborative media campaign with NBC. During her tenure, she oversaw the only county-wide Volunteer Awards program, and expanded the Business Volunteer Council to help corporations create internal community relations programs. Click here to visit our "about us" page and learn more.
Faulkner-Dunne & Associatesserving Dallas and surrounding areas If you're looking for a PR agency to help you launch your business, product or event, contact us today and we'll be glad to discuss your plans and our ideas to make this an extraordinary launch.
About us
About Us
Lisa Faulkner-Dunne has been making sure her clients are front and center in Dallas for over 20 years. After a stint in the Dallas Mayor's Office as assistant to Mayor Annette Strauss, Lisa was named director of public relations for the Volunteer Center of Dallas. She quickly raised the profile of the agency through several well- publicized fundraisers and a collaborative media campaign with NBC. During her tenure, she oversaw the only county-wide Volunteer Awards program, and expanded the Business Volunteer Council to help corporations create internal community relations programs.In 1992 she created her own agency, and began helping 7-Eleven spread the word about their in-store makeovers, the 30th anniversary of Slurpee and hot dog topping options. The Slurpee 30th anniversary story received iconic coverage- including being featured in Newsweek! As a charter member and one of three directors of the PRConsultants Group, consisting of one public relations representative from each major market in the U.S., Lisa and her associates handle PR and community relations activities for Fortune 500 clients in Dallas, and throughout the country. Her agency excels in community involvement activities, media relations and event planning, and she has worked with distinguished nonprofit groups such as MADD, Boys & Girls Club, Make-A- Wish and Children's Miracle Network. She is currently vice president of communications for the Richardson Independent School District Excellence in Education Foundation, and a regular volunteer at Ronald McDonald house. Lisa is also a graduate of Leadership Dallas, and served as vice president of communications for Leadership Dallas Alumni Association. Awards include a Women in Communications Matrix Award, two Silver Anvils from PRSA, and a Lifetime PTA Membership award. Lisa holds a B.A. from The University of Kentucky and an M.P.A from Southern Methodist University. She lives in Dallas with her husband and their two sons.
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Lisa Faulkner-Dunne, PresidentLisa Faulkner-Dunne has more than 20 years of experience in public relations, the past 15 heading her own firm. A stint in the Dallas Mayors office led to several years as Director of Public Relations for the Volunteer Center of Dallas County, before she decided to focus on her own clients. When not rescuing dogs from the side of the freeway or spreading her clients messages, Lisa keeps busy with volunteer activities. A Leadership Dallas graduate, Lisa is a board member of the Pearce Community Womens League, and Vice President, Public Relations for the Richardson Independent School District Foundation. She cooks once a month at Ronald McDonald House, and at least that often for her husband and two college age sons. A director of the PRConsultantsGroup, she earned a Matrix Award from Women in Communications, two Silver Anvils from PRSA. and a PTA Lifetime Membership Award. Lisa has a B.A. from The University of Kentucky and an M.P.A from Southern Methodist University._________________________________________________________________________________________Lindsay Swim, Account CoordinatorLindsay is a recent Texas Tech grad, who handles product sampling, research and whatever is thrown her way . Her excellent organization skills and can-do attitude have made her a valuable member of the team. Lindsay is a Red Raiders fan, of course and loves the Texas Rangers! _________________________________________________________________________________________Lisa Albert, Special Events ManagerLisa is creative, artistic, and knows just where to find the perfect tablecloth, flowers, banners or T-shirts for an event, at the best price. She has closets full of themed decorations, ready to be used, and keeps a 6 ft table, scissor and duct tape in her car just in case! _________________________________________________________________________________________Sylvia Bodell, Health Care SpecialiastSylvia brings a focus in health care, strengthened by experience in consumer goods, financial services, retail, restaurants, special events, and nonprofits. Professional background includes executing internal and external corporate communications programs for leading, recognized hospital systems in the Dallas/Fort Worth area (Baylor, THR, Tenet, UTSW) as well as numerous nonprofits, professional associations and health-related organizations in North Texas.
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How Can We Help You?
The first step with any client or prospective client is to understand their goals. We ask the right questions to develop the plan that works best for each client.Retail clients might need help to:• Introduce new products • Develop key messages • Create a marketing plan • Plan, market and staff special events• Increase their visibility • Drive store traffic • Plan, market and staff a grand opening • Develop community connections• Enhance their website • Create marketing materials • Develop media lists and place media Nonprofit clients might need help to:• Increase branding and name recognition • Increase visibility of the agency or programs• Plan, market and staff fundraising events • Enhance their website• Develop partnerships • Develop plans for fundraising • Develop media lists and place media We have the experience and expertise to assist you with these needs, and many more . Let us know how we can help you! We use a mix of traditional media and social media, depending on the client and the desired target market and reaching the people that you want to reach.
Why us
Why Us?Lisa and her team have worked in companies, non-profit organizations and municipalities. They understand how all sectors work and can bring that experience to your organization. They are creative problem solvers, who thrive on new challenges. And, if your project would benefit from expertise in other markets, their expanded network through the PRConsultants Group is available to step in and provide strong local market know-how. As a director and founding member, Lisa identified many of the current members and has a long history of working with them on a variety of projects. Who we've helpedClients have included: AVID, MADD, T.G.I. Fridays Restaurants, Red Mango Frozen Yogurt, Blockbuster, 7-Eleven, Stryker, RISD Excellence in Education Foundation, Dallas Junior Forum, Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce, American Foundation for the Blind, Trinity River Audubon Center, Parkland Foundation, Hydrocision, RAVE theaters, and the Mayor's Back To School Fair. Through Paine PR and other agencies she has handled Dallas projects for: Cold Stone Creamery, March of Dimes, PhRMA, Olive Garden, LandRover, Sony, Levis, Dockers, Duracell, Hilton Garden Inn, XM Radio, ENOVA, Lipton Tea, Polaroid, Pampers, Cover Girl Cosmetics, Hoover and Old Spice.
Contact
Faulkner-Dunne & Associates 6314 Duffield Drive, Dallas, Texas 75248 Office: 972.407.1969 Cell: 214.287.1969 Email:
lisa_lisafd-pr.com
www.prconsultantsgroup.com
