DAVID J.

SHAGOURY
DAVIDSHAGOURY@YAHOO.COM
(617) 699-2726

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
High performance marketing, investment and communications executive with exceptional competencies in
policy analysis, relationship management, investment analysis and business development. Well organized,
with an eye for detail and a strong sense of responsibility. Unique skill set that combines a successful
government, economic and communications background with a proven track record in investment strategy
and business/government relations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2003 – PRESENT - INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT ADVISOR/ANALYST
 Providing high-level business strategy for a personally developed client base
 In-depth analysis of current regulatory environment for investment clients
 Managing all aspects of capital raising efforts including lead sourcing, investment strategy,
presentation, relationship management and coordination of external marketing resources
 Participating in key investor presentations and represent clients for due diligence meetings with
potential investors

2000 – 2003 ASCENDANT STRATEGIES CONSULTING

 Provided political and economic analysis of foreign countries and foreign markets
 Served as lead role in development and management of comprehensive government relations
programs
 Direction of all branding and public relations efforts both internally and externally
 Identified alliances in Taiwan and Hong Kong, assisting American manufacturers in partnering
with appropriate foreign counterparts
 Established and managed key economic relationships in Asia.

1999 MA. DEPT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHIEF OF STAFF

 #2 State Economic/Business development official
 Oversaw 150 staff/$20 million budget with 5 divisions, including Offices of International Trade,
Film and Business Development
 Defined economic growth priorities for the State of Massachusetts
 Developed strategy to help retain key tax relief, saving millions for manufacturing sector
 Daily prioritization and distribution of breaking news to local media outlets
 Managed logistics and content for major state-wide policy events both at the Capitol and on the
road.

1996 – 1998 MA. JOBS COUNCIL ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

 Directed private sector group that developed new labor market initiatives
 Developed content and presented Annual Report
 Designated Council spokesperson for media and press relations
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1993 – 1996 SHATTUCK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

 Managed community outreach
 Supervised all internal and external communications
 Point person between staff, all departments and creative free-lancers for production, sales
promotion, and research for all collateral materials from concept to fulfillment

1991 – 1993 MA. STATE SENATE CHIEF OF STAFF, (SEN. ROBERT HEDLUND)
 Supervised legislative agenda and all public relations for prominent Republican senator
 Managed governmental staff of 4
 Public speaking at political (District and State) events in incumbent’s absence

OTHER EXPERIENCE
TELEVISION & PRINT CONTRIBUTOR
 Provided high level analysis regarding state, national and international issues for New England
Cable News (News Night) and Comcast Cable News with noted hosts and officials (2003 – 2008)
 Regular panelist on regional cable news talk show Talking Points for 8 years (1992 – 2000) –
awarded Time Warner Cable award in 1996
 Published articles on political analysis in several regional publications, and national publication
State Government News

PUBLIC SPEAKING
 Regularly address large groups on politics and investment education
 Spoke publicly on behalf of Massachusetts Governor, Cabinet Member and Senators
 Keynote speaker at Korean Software Symposium (1999) and Taiwan Trade Conference (1999)

LEADERSHIP
 Elected fiduciary to three non-profit Boards of Trustees (all with $2MM Assets Under
Management)
 Chaired numerous committees, including Board that oversaw compensation and other sensitive
issues for non-profit organizations

EDUCATION
BOSTON COLLEGE

Bachelor of Arts
Speech Communications & Political Science

LICENSES
Series 7, 65, 63
Licensed to sell Health & Life Insurance