Compose internal and external executive communications, including writing, designing, and editing PowerPoint presentations (all-hands, town hall, lunch and learn briefs), fact sheets, web content, blogs, agendas, conference reports, and/or Congressional briefings with measurable results
Prep and brief senior leadership for media interviews and talking points, write or provide input to external newsletters and trade publications, prepare statements for internal and external engagement
Develop and publish recurring internal communications such as weekly reports, monthly newsletters, and/or internal web page
Assist with planning and evaluation of communications strategies within the Division
Analyze, and edit technical PowerPoints, through coordinating research findings; technical articles; news releases; standard operating procedures; regulations, or periodicals
Translate technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
Marketing/ and Communications Specialist/Project Manager
A1 Digital media
Silver Spring
04.2018 - 10.2021
Serve as the subject matter expert on strategic marketing, communication planning, creative branding, one-on-one business coaching, and business development, delivering world-class and cutting-edge solutions to business owners
Enable client’s business success and revenue growth by developing communication strategies on paid search, paid social, email marketing, onsite SEO optimization, and WordPress building
Take full ownership of the client’s business digital transformation by acquiring conversions (leads and sales), driving website traffic (Google Ads), expanding SEO campaigns (keyword and content), and creating full-funnel strategies (Facebook Ads).
Public Relations Specialist (Contract)
QUADRANT
Bethesda
04.2016 - 03.2018
Administered the overall facets of the recognition activities for the organization's National Awards Program, culminating in a Recognition Event held on June 2020
Conferred with the internal teams and external vendors to consolidate relevant information and manage news releases, bios, talking points, scripts, and video content, honoring the award recipients
Accomplished other project segments of the Communications Departments while adhering to branding standards and policies.
Communication Specialist (Contract)
Center for Applied Linguistics (Creative Circle)
Washington
Effectively developed and maintained the website for Center of Applied Linguistics, including its database, social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube), and microsite using EMMA and EZ publishing
Contributed to the success of CAL’s digital marketing campaigns, cross-promotion, and integration by providing hands-on management of media relations, press releases, collateral design and printing, event planning, and marketing analytics
Directed other admin-related functions such as copyediting, proofreading, and reviewing communication-related materials.
News Producer
CBN News
New York City
08.2010 - 03.2016
Spearheaded the oversight and coordination of the control room, newscast, breaking news, live shots, and story development
Curated accurate, factual, and updated scripts for air broadcasting through close collaboration with reporters and videographers
Developed engaging stories and verified data integrity by interviewing Senators, Legislative, and Congressional staff directly.
Producer/Public Relations Communications Manager
NBC, CNBC, CBS News, News 12, & Newspath
New York/New Jersey
Oversaw all network field operations for international publicity activities in collaboration with Dateline NBC and MSNBS News
Covered international news, including the Ground Zero in Afghanistan, Middle East, and Democratic National Convention.
Timeline
Communication Specialist
TREX SOLUTIONS
10.2021 - Current
Marketing/ and Communications Specialist/Project Manager