Hi, I’m
Emily F. Popek
Oneonta,NY
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nichols Strategies
Vice President, Strategic Communications
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Nichols Strategies
Communications Strategist
07.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Strategic communications consultant for K-12 education clients.
- Development of strategic communications plans and campaigns.
- Strategic advising for district leaders.
Capital Region BOCES
Assistant Program Manager
01.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Management of Web Services and Research & Policy work teams.
- Strategic communications support for clients.
- Professional learning and support materials for internal and external audiences.
Capital Region BOCES
Public Information Specialist
07.2016 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Strategic communications advisor for public school district clients, including data analysis, web accessibility, website development, print and web production, media relations and social media.
The Daily StarOneonta, NY
Assistant Editor
10.2009 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Company Overview: Oneonta, NY
- Daily and weekly story assignments for staff and freelance reporters, photographers and columnists.
- Print layout, design and production.
- Daily proofreading and copy editing.
- Editorial, breaking news and feature writing.
- Oneonta, NY
Education
Bennington College
Bachelor of Arts from American Studies
University Overview
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Crisis communications
- Communications planning
- Media relations
- Print management
- Web accessibility (content)
Awards
Awards
- NSPRA Golden Achievement Award, 2022
- NSPRA Award of Excellence (Web Content), 2021
- NYSPRA Award of Merit (Writing), 2019
Certification
- Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) - 2022-Present
Timeline
Vice President, Strategic Communications
Nichols Strategies
06.2024 - Current
Communications Strategist
Nichols Strategies
07.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Program Manager
Capital Region BOCES
01.2022 - 07.2023
Public Information Specialist
Capital Region BOCES
07.2016 - 12.2021
Assistant Editor
The Daily Star
10.2009 - 07.2016
Bennington College
Bachelor of Arts from American Studies
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