Ann Lovell, Apr Email & Phone Number

I lead internal communications and support public relations functions for a global organization of nearly 4,000 employees. Key responsibilities include oversight of internal communication channels and building relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsible for building the IMB’s internal communication function, including developing and implementing a strategic plan for internal communication. Channels under my responsibility include a bi-monthly newsletter, a monthly global Teams call featuring the entity’s president and executive vice-president, a global leaders’ forum for field and staff.

Richmond, Virginia Area

I lead a team of professional communicators who write, edit, design, develop web content and manage IMB's social media channels to tell the stories of IMB's work around the world to as many people as possible through as many channels as possible.

As a freelance writer, I have published seven children’s books, one Bible study and one collection of short stories. My children's biography, "Bill: An American Doctor in China," the story of Dr. Bill Wallace, debuted at #1 in children's religious biographies on Amazon when it was published in Feb. 2019.

Richmond, Virginia

LifeSpire of Virginia (formerly Virginia Baptist Homes) is a non-profit, faith-based organization that operates four continuing care retirement communities in Virginia. As corporate director of communications, I lead the communications effort for LifeSpire, including external and internal communication, media relations, reputation management, social media.

Seoul, South Korea

I write a monthly fictional short story for the English edition of Sena magazine, a youth devotional published by Duranno press, a division of Duranno ministry with offices in Seoul, Japan, Taiwan, Colombia and the U.S.

Richmond, Virginia

By company policy, I wrote using the pseudonym, Tess Rivers. Specific duties included:Writing and editing long- and short-form copy for blogs, websites, social media, presentations, training materials and more. Concurrently managing numerous writing projects for a variety of outlets with strict deadlines. Serving as lead writer for the Office of.

East And Southeast Asia

By company policy, I wrote using the pseudonym, Tess Rivers. Award-winning writer, including a first place award from the Baptist Communicators Association for a 2012 story on homelessness in Tokyo, Japan, and an Award of Excellence from the Religious Communicators Council for a 2008 series of articles on military chaplains and PTSD. Developed advocacy.

Knoxville, Tennessee

During a U.S. sabbatical from international work, I wrote a weekly community news column on topics of interest to the local community, including community events, personalities and folklore. Interviewed community members for feature articles and reported community news events.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Wrote and developed speeches, presentations, proposals and legislative language for a variety of audiences including local stakeholders, senior level DOE officials, Congress and the White House. This work, which required strong analytical and public relations skills and frequent interaction with government officials at all levels, resulted in changes to.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Marketing and sales of enriched uranium to nuclear power reactors in North America and of highly enriched uranium to research and test reactors in North America, Europe and Asia, requiring strong public relations and analytical skills and including frequent interaction and strong professional relationships with nuclear industry professionals, foreign.

Knoxville, TN

Conducted background investigations for Federal security clearances, requiring daily interactions with the public and discussing, compiling and reporting with tact and diplomacy sensitive personal information of those under investigation. Top Secret (Q) clearance. GS-9.

Graduate Study, Journalism

Graduate work. Spring semester 2011.

B.S., Political Science, English, History

Political Science

Activities and Societies: Honors program

Diploma, Valedictorian