Philip V. Ramirez serves as Chief of Staff at Berman Group. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the growth of the team at Berman Group, working with the firm’s major clients, and further expanding the agency’s public relations business nationwide. Philip is a management, public relations, crisis communications, and social media specialist with more than 20 years of experience. He has led successful teams of dedicated communications professionals while working with a diverse range of clients, including leading real estate developers, renowned designers, and Fortune 500 companies. Formerly the Managing Partner of Optimist Consulting’s Real Estate division, he worked to build, structure, and manage a team of PR executives while overseeing multiple communications initiatives. Specializing in residential and commercial real estate communications, he has previously developed and managed strategies for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, 111 West 57th Street, The Greenwich by Rafael Viñoly, and multiple commercial developments for Sumaida + Khurana. Philip specializes in real estate projects with an international focus and has collaborated with award-winning designers such as Tadao Ando, Bjarke Ingels, Jean Nouvel, Renzo Piano, Jeanne Gang, and Odile Decq. His additional experience includes the opening of the $32-million Millennium Park in downtown Chicago, affordable housing initiatives for New York City, Goldman Sachs, and Citi, Target’s sponsorship of art exhibitions, and a national music series featuring award-winning rappers and singers. Philip’s vast experience has allowed him to take on the role of Chief of Staff of Berman Group, where he is focused on building corporate culture, team development, and external partnerships to leverage the firm’s international reputation as a leading global PR agency as well as an events and creative powerhouse.