Christine Newman has over 10 years of experience in corporate philanthropy and communications at Bristol-Myers Squibb. She currently manages a $8 million budget and 29 grants across domestic and international initiatives. Previously she oversaw portfolios of grants and raised awareness of the Foundation's work amongst employees. She leads strategic partnerships and alliances, and represents the Foundation at conferences. Christine also serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations.

1. Christine A. Newman
300 West 21st Street, Apt. 41, New York, NY 10011 C: 908-295-2940 christine.newman@outlook.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Corporate philanthropy and communications expert with a proven ability to communicate value in a compelling way to multiple
stakeholders. Demonstrated success successfully launching new high-profile initiatives. Recognized talent to coalesce and manage complex
partnerships. Experience working with and managing multi-functional teams. Skilled communicator and writer with understanding of content
strategies across traditional, digital and social media channels.
EXPERIENCE
Bristol-Myers Squibb New York, NY
May 2011 – present
Manager, Corporate Philanthropy, Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation
• Develop Foundation initiatives through the identification of high quality partners; guide potential partners through the grant
application process including hands on proposal and program development
• Increase recognition and awareness of the Foundation and its grant programs by cultivating relationships and partnerships with
key leaders within public and private stakeholder organizations, including multinational organizations, government agencies,
academic institutions, corporations, foundations, community-based organizations and advocacy organizations
• Manage the program and financial reporting processes for 29 grants across three domestic and international Foundation initiatives
with an overall annual budget of $8 million; use the grant data to create balanced scorecards to evaluate the initiative-level impact
• Serve on cross-functional teams to ensure ongoing alignment between philanthropic and business goals, including on core team
for highly visible company-wide initiative to establish a universal customer language
• Analyze policies and landscape to identify meaningful opportunities for innovation and enhanced reputation
• Develop and manage internal communications strategy for the award-winning BMS Veterans Community Network;
communications program directly increased employee participation up to 50 percent and received praise from external
stakeholders
• Research and disseminate best practices in employee volunteerism and engagement; contribute actionable ideas for skills-based
employee volunteer programs
• Lead internal communications strategy and programs for Foundation initiatives, including content development, writing and editing
articles, engaging with senior leadership and crafting executive communications
• Manage external communications strategies, working closely with agencies and external vendors
o Led BMS Foundation’s efforts into digital and social media, including overall corporate reputation strategy and content
strategy for programs; Foundation content consistently outperformed BMS corporate content in reach and engagement
• Represent the Foundation at conferences and stakeholder meetings;
• Contribute to corporate responsibility surveys; BMS consistently over-performs in stakeholder reputation and in 2014 was ranked
first among healthcare companies on Corporate Responsibility magazine’s 2014 list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens, in large
part due to Foundation efforts
June 2009 – May 2011
Senior Corporate Contributions Analyst, Corporate Philanthropy, Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation
• Oversaw a portfolio of grants, including monitoring project outcomes and communicating results in presentations and reports
• Raised awareness of the Foundation’s work amongst company employees through presentations and targeted communications;
led to increased employee engagement and volunteer opportunities in Foundation projects
• Led a research and analytics project to inform new strategies for cancer grant program to move company reputation and innovation
• Managed request for proposals process, from writing RFPs to the review and notification process
• Increased capacity of grant programs by planning three Grantee Summits, including two internationally, convening Foundation
grantees with leading experts and stakeholders for sharing and networking
• Determined and implemented disaster relief responses and international product donations for the Company
June 2008 – June 2009
Corporate Contributions Analyst, Corporate Philanthropy, Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation
• Prepared the Foundation for major international conferences, including coordinating booth and materials design, communications
and scheduling
• Reviewed proposals and assisted in the selection of grants for two major domestic and international grant programs
• Wrote, edited and updated Foundation communications
January 2006 – June 2008
Learning Technology Specialist, Research & Development

2. • Managed the development, implementation and maintenance processes for over 70 clinical trials training websites including
content development and design
• Analyzed existing processes to identify areas for improvement; determined and implemented solutions
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Partnership for Quality Medical Donations (representing Bristol-Myers Squibb)
January 2010-October 2014: Member, Board of Directors (January 2013- October 2014, Vice Chairperson)
• Engaged external marketing support to reposition PQMD’s value proposition, including developing a new mission and vision for the
organization
• Oversaw a change in leadership in partnership with Board Chair, including temporary Board management of organization,
identification of an interim executive director, and establishment of a search committee
• Strengthened networking amongst members, leading to increased external collaboration
New York City Anti-Violence Project
2014-present: Member, Board of Directors
BoardSource
2012-present: Member
VOLUNTEERISM
ALS Association Greater New York Chapter
2004-present: Fundraising; Government Advocacy
Language
Proficient in Spanish
EDUCATION
Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Minor in Psychology