Description
Proven Director: Strategic Communications, Media/Public Relations Campaigns, Government Relations and Regulatory Policy Self-directed and driven communications director with comprehensive accomplishments leading message strategy, policy and executive communications, public relations, media campaigns and cross-functional teams to ensure success and achieve goals. Known as an innovative thinker with advanced communications strategies, strong business advocacy, government relations, legislative outreach and organizational development acumen. Demonstrated success developing and seamlessly executing communications plans under high profile political and corporate scrutiny. Recognized for maximizing performance by generating impactful media strategies through analysis of details to gain understanding of the corporate and legislative positions, emerging issues, trends and relationships. Organized, creative problem solver who excels at guiding teams through complex projects by identifying goals and advising on implications. Expertise includes persuasive writing, developing and directing communication plans, campaigns, budgets, staff and advising C-suite/corporate executives, political candidates and coalitions. * Strategic, Executive Communications * Media, Public Relations Campaigns * Organization Spokesperson * Rapid Response, Crisis Management * Finance, Corporate Negotiations * Paid, Earned Media Outreach, Tracking * Fortune 100 Communications * Regulatory Compliance * Healthcare, Energy, Manufacturing * Trade Associations, Coalitions * Press Releases, Blogs, Digital Media * Speechwriter, Board Relations * Public Policy, Issue Advocacy * Staff, Vendor Management * Project, Program Management
Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
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Rational 360 | Director, Public Affairslead Staff Member | 1/2018 - 1/2019 |
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (Afpm) | Manager | 1/2017 - 1/2018 |
Growth | Director | 1/2012 - 1/2016 |
National Association | Director, Media Relations | 1/2012 - 1/2012 |
National Biodiesel Board (Nbb) | Director | 1/2008 - 1/2010 |
U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer | Director | 1/2007 - 1/2008 |
Virginia Foxx | Press Secretary | 1/2006 - 1/2007 |