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LaVonda Baldwin
Bensalem,PA
Perfume is a story in odour, sometimes poetry in memory.
Jean-Claude Ellena
Summary
Articulate Communications Strategist & Public Relations Manager accomplished in developing strategic communication frameworks, coordinating media relations and supporting public-facing executives with engaging and brand consistent content. Decisive and confident with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Successful at spearheading ongoing efforts and handling crisis communications with level head. Enthusiastic advocate of compassionate connection and its impact in building and maintaining strong branding and relationships.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
U.S. Department Of StateWashington, D.C|San Jose,Costa Rica|Khartoum,Sudan
Diplomat | Public Diplomacy Officer
09.2016 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Developed and sustained media, private and government stakeholder relationships within Embassy host country.
- Developed and managed strategic communication framework for Consular Public Diplomacy to bolster efficient and effective internal and public facing crisis communications and ongoing messaging for more than 1.7 million Americans visiting Costa Rica annually and nearly 70,000 Americans living there. Conducted trainings on strategies for successful internal and external communications.
- Performed regular reviews of engagement metrics and implemented relevant strategies and workflows to better serve our audience and achieve Mission initiatives. Identified opportunities to utilize newer forms of information technology and conducted staff training to achieve section-wide implementation.
- Formulated & executed strategic communication plan covering media, community, governmental, international & tribal affairs programs, including outreach efforts conducted from the executive level, down.
- Authored effective and engaging press releases and prepared complete press kits. Drafted speeches for ambassador and embassy executives and advised on media talking points.
- Wrote and edited articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals, cables and publications for internal and external audiences.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments and extended this expertise externally in conducting public facing, representational programming and professional presentations.
- Devised standard operating procedures and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
- Managed team of investigators in U.S. Embassy’s Consular unit where we conducted investigations in collaboration with Department of State’s Overseas Criminal Investigation unit and local authorities. Led inter-agency cooperation (within Costa Rica and in U.S.) related to fraud policy implementation and various initiatives to combat fraud.
Education
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY
Certificate from Women's Entrepreneurship
05.2022
Columbia UniversityNew York, NY
Master of International Affairs from Human Rights Law | International Media Advocacy
05.2016
University Overview
- Study Abroad: Amman, Jordan- Arabic
University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science from Communication Sciences And Disorders
04.2014
University Overview
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant | Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellow
- Study Abroad: Ghana, Ireland
- Senior Student of the Year
Skills
- Industry Networking & Relationship Building
- Strategic Communication Planning & Alignment
- Graphic Design & Content Creation
- Engaging Spoken & Written Communication
- Fragrance
- Brand Identity Development & Expansion
- Creative connection through Storytelling
- Excellent Interpersonal Intuition
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Arabic
American Sign Language
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Timeline
Diplomat | Public Diplomacy Officer
U.S. Department Of State
09.2016 - 01.2021
Cornell University
Certificate from Women's Entrepreneurship
Columbia University
Master of International Affairs from Human Rights Law | International Media Advocacy
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science from Communication Sciences And Disorders
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