New Directions PR Lab

Ask Government Agencies

“This was a great experience for me. I didn’t realize that I could transfer the success I’ve had in my personal life into success I could have in my career. Ms. Ottley is clearly experienced with getting the most out of people. She works with. I think that I will definitely be able to advance my status here with the license collector (office) with her guidance. She has opened my eyes to ways I can continue my success here at work.”  Ben Lambert

“This was a wonderful experience for me. I was able to open up and present myself to someone other than myself to help me get to the next level.  Ms Ottley was very helpful in making me understand what I needed to achieve my goals. Her enthusiasm, encouragement, and willing to help me has already made a difference in what direction I’ll take now. Thank you Ms. Ottley!”  Monica Patton

“Ms. Ottley interviewed me and I’ve learned so much about me in such a short time.  She is great at what she does and I recommend that we give her an office in the License Collector’s Office. We could visit her anytime we need help. On a range of 1-10 (10 being the highest), I’d give her a (15).” Thank you.  Lori Robins

“Ms. Ottley was very professional and on point with her assessments of me. I think that this process is one that helps us to better understand ourselves and make the necessary changes.”  Arnisa Samuel

“I found the session to be very beneficial in exploring myself, my goals, and how to improve other’s perception of me.”  Travis Reems, 1/28/08

“This session was very helpful and interesting. It let you describe a lot about yourself where will you be in the future. Charlotte was wonderful, very professional at all times. Keep a smile communicated very well. I’m so glad I had this session.”  Nadia Price

Ask Financial Institutions & Associations

"Very reliable, creative, knowledgeable and professional staff.  Aware of the mission and seeks to leverage resources to max, such that mission is achieved.  Very supportive.  Able to take a bad situation and convert it to a positive.  Highly respected in the industry.  Well connected.  -Wesley Wainwright, Sr. VP, Chase Residential Lending

"Your efforts have enabled us to deliver quality service to our constituents.  We applaud you and your entire team for the excellent support that you provided.  -Betty McCain, VP, Chase Residential Lending

"COS speaks two languages: corporate-ess and community-ess. They are great from big challenges

to small details. They create magic by drawing upon expertise like I have never experienced before."  -Deborah Wright, President and CEO, Carver Federal Savings Bank

"I was very impressed with the scope of your client base, as well as the respect and love they expressed for you and your company.  You truly speak uptown and down!"  -Warren D. Krug, VP, Business Development Officer, Fleet

"Your knowledge and insight into the subject matter you discussed brought a great deal of value to our forum.  -American Bankers Association

Ask the Media

"I am pleased with your company's ability to create innovative win-win scenarios for your clients and the media.  Your strategies have not only helped your clients gain significant exposure cost effectively.....you are a model on the way corporate media relationships should transpire."  -Adriane Gaines, President and General Manager, WWRL 1600

"Your skill in marshaling the skills of not only your staff, but those of your busy and under-resourced clients, qualifies you for the title of Master Producer.  Thanks for making this week happen.  When we began I think only you and I believed it possible to provide 78 hours of programming to reach more than 3.6 million cable households."  -Michael A. Fields, Executive Producer, Metro Arts/Thirteen MNET New York.

Ask Other PR Firms

"I enjoyed meeting you and watching you do your thing. I was very impressed, you did a great job."  -Howard Blankman, Chairman and CEO, The Blankman Group, LLC

”You responded admirably to the pressures of a difficult assignment as well as a crushing timetable. Your fresh ideas, extensive contacts, and tireless coordination brought the project to life. Despite terrible obstacles, you generated a lot of goodwill during a critical time."  -Fred Morris, VP, Bozell

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"Your creative ideas are highly valued and greatly appreciated. With you assisting us in choosing the appropriate venue, developing the strategies and slogan, as well as effectively coordinating the event, our last celebration before the                                millennium was truly unique and memorable." 

        -Heywood B. Davenport, Regional Director, US Department of Commerce

        Minority Business Development Agency

"I cannot thank you enough for the tireless effort and high level of professionalism you showed in  assisting my staff in putting this event (Prime Minister of the Netherlands' tour of Harlem) together in just a few days. Because of your efforts, UMEZ was able to put its best face forward and propel our mission and the work we do to international heights. For this you have our endless gratitude"  -Terry C. Lane, President and CEO, Upper Manhattan Economic Development Corporation

"Many of the ideas that we spoke about I used in my brief remarks at the start of the meeting (US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention) as well as the questions form the floor. The time we spent was very productive. Thanks again,

Charlotte, for all of your help"  -Robert Salerno, President, AVIS

"The attendees evaluated your presentation 4.55 on a scale of 1 to 5. Their comments included: excellent, very clear, and very animated"  -Judi Knispel, Sr. VP, Strategic Research Institute

"I was thoroughly impressed by this great event (Black College All-American Collegiate Weekend). Great job taking charge! I still think you were or will be a Marine. The rank looked right at home on your shoulders."  -J.W. Klimp, Brigadier General, US Marine Corps Commanding General  

HARLEMSTRATEGIC

     CULTURALCOLLABORATIVE   "At a time when the Collaborative was nothing more than a budding yet brilliant idea, you were 

there to “pitch in” and help in anyway you could. Whether it was coordinating the activities of nine enormous egos or nudging each of us to make our plans a reality; organizing, managing, and marketing the Collaborative or developing promotional events; coordinating our event calendars or editing our fledgling publications, you were there.,,,You delivered nothing but consistently competent, high quality work. -Howard Dodson, Board Chairman

C. Ottley garnered the respect, admiration and confidence of our entire staff as she provided

 internal intelligence, developed external relationships, and served us with problem-solving consultation during the challenging transition period of our early days of ownership.  Many benefited from your vast knowledge, experienced wisdom, and sensitive leadership abilities…she is a valued asset to any organization.   -Bishop Kenneth  C. Ulmer, Ph.D.