Virginia Shields

Background

Shields, Virginia was born on November 1, 1937 in New York City. Daughter of Frank Joseph and Teresa (Riley) Shields.

Education

Bachelor, Hunter College, 1959; graduate, Hunter College, 1966.

Career

Accountant coordinator, Ben Sackheim Inc., New York City, 1959-1964; accountant coordinator, North Advertising, New York City, 1964-1969; assistant buyer, Grey-North Inc., New York City, 1969-1971; vice president, associate director, BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company Inc., New York City, 1971-1986; senior vice president, associate media director, Ayer Inc., New York City, since 1986.

Achievements

• Virginia Shields has been listed as a noteworthy advertising executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Alumni Association board Hunter College, New York City, since 1991.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, theatre.

Connections

Father:

Frank Joseph Shields

Mother:

Teresa (Riley) Shields