From Those Who Know
With heartfelt thanks to my colleagues who have written so kindly about me.
I have truly learned from all of you—working for you, working with you, sharing resources and information, laughing and crying along the path.
“Anderson Communications is my go-to resource for events, projects, conferences—pretty much anything with lots of moving parts that requires resourcefulness, creativity, ongoing problem-solving, and that needs to come off without a hitch. Carol Anderson is an experienced professional with a good sense of humor, tireless work ethic, and integrity. I first hired Carol in 1995 for a first-time event that turned out to be wildly successful; she’s been my “Logistics Queen” ever since. The Upshot: Carol gets the job done in time, on budget and as promised or more.”
Jane Englebardt
Principal at Upshot Advisors, LLC
“Anyone in the business of volunteer management knows that it can be challenging, but when you’re working with Carol, she becomes your partner. She collaborates with you to develop detailed plans and goals and always delivers impeccable results. Her leadership in events, including developing an invitation, building the audience, managing fund-raising activities, saying farewell to guests—sets the perfect stage to accomplish our goals of providing an opportunity for our students and alumnae to be together to celebrate Stephens. No one builds relationships better than Carol. from identifying donors to welcoming a young alumna moving to the NYC, she’s our go-to person. She listens, and her communications always hit the mark. My advice? If you want to get things done and done flawlessly, put Carol Anderson on your speed-dial list!!”
Shannon Blankenship Walls
Special Assistant to the President for Philanthropy
Stephens College
Columbia, Missouri
www.stephens.edu
“A couple of comments on the work of Carol Anderson and her ability to infiltrate a project and know what you need to make it successful before you do. She keeps a low profile—the project is the star—and she doesn’t walk around with a clipboard or a tablet looking important. Not her style. But, for me and for the STAT! concert series that I produce for the NYC public hospital system, she took on a project with tight time-lines and a “prudent” budget and provided the expertise and guidance that I needed. She made introductions and connections that paid off—the right celebrities, the right venue, the right sponsor—and did everything with high savvy and low attitude.”
Joe Schick
Executive Director
The Fund for HHC
www.thefundforhhc.org
“Hiring and working with Carol Anderson/Anderson Communications to produce fundraising events for Books for Kids was one of the best decisions the organization made in 2012. With Carol’s help, we held a wonderful and successful Laughing for Literacy Luncheon at Caroline’s Comedy Club and a Family Literacy Celebration at Scholastic. Carol is a professional and an expert at event planning and everyone at Books for Kids looks forward to working with her again.”
Shawna Hamilton Doster
Chairman of the Board
Books for Kids
www.booksforkids.org
“I have had the opportunity to work with Carol for the past 14 years. Carol is a natural, and through many years of experience is extremely versatile. She is organized, personable, exudes the word professional as well as being a true New Yorker. She has the rare ability to understand each client’s needs while always thinking of the big picture. She is able to change hats on a dime, while making a non-profit low-budget event spectacular, and a gala seem understated. She is a listener, a team player and always makes my job easier. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Carol for when you work with her, she gives 150% simply because she cares and loves her work.”
Tess Casey
Aisling Flowers
www.tesscasey.com
“I have worked with Carol Anderson for approximately 25 years in all types of capacities, as well as in many different locales. Specific ventures included work for the Canadian-based Real Estate firm Olympia & York as a subcontractor, with Reichmann International in Mexico City as a consultant, at Meadowlands Xanadu as a co-worker, with the Clinton Global initiative as a staff member of Anderson Communications, and as an Anderson Communications client with Vamoose Bus.
Carol is the ultimate professional, who will stay calm and think well, listen to advice from others and perform under pressure. Carol has the knack for always surrounding herself with the most talented staff and supplier/vendors, and she will go that extra mile for every client.”
Steve Kay
Steve Kay Productions, Inc.
“If I need help on an event or on a time-sensitive, logistically challenging project, I always call on Anderson Communications Since the mid-90s I have worked with Carol on several events ranging from a major benefit dinner for the Big Apple Circus—the dual challenge there: without a track record, the event had to make a lot of money while keeping its sense of humor; to a small annual fundraising dinner in Chinatown, where the challenge was to maintain a beloved tradition while improving both the flow and the net revenue of the event.
What separates Carol Anderson from other project managers is two-fold. First, she doesn’t believe in an off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all solution. She listens to your goals and offers suggestions on how to meet them creatively and economically. Second, she has both a “big-picture” and a “little-picture” brain. The strategic view is always impressively balanced by detail orientation—forest and trees.”
Betsy King Militello
Executive Director
National Alliance for Musical Theatre
New York, New York
www.namt.org
“Carol Anderson started working with Vamoose Bus as we were about to launch The Gold Bus—our executive service between NYC and the Washington, DC area. She brought creative concepts to us which were executed flawlessly. She is a valued member of our marketing team, creating partnerships for us with Universities and Corporations as well as developing special promotions in NYC and Bethesda and Lorton, VA. Carol always adds value because of her vast network of professionals and her understanding of our business. We know we share her with other clients—but we make sure she saves time for Vamoose Bus.”
Florence and Sam Bluzenstein
www.VamooseBus.com
“I’ve worked with Carol for more than 25 years at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York, YAI Network, and most recently, The New York Foundling.
Where other project managers and event producers finish is where Carol starts. She combines an exquisite attention to detail with creative, fun, out-of-the-box thinking. She’s been my secret weapon through major benefits, a three-day 140th Anniversary event for The Foundling, luncheons in and out of the city, and a holiday card project, ensuring the organization would shine.
Carol supports and makes a team look great while she energetically orchestrates behind the scenes, packaging passion with perfection.”
Virginia Chambers Keim
Ginny Keim Advancement Strategies