Barbara Kidd Email & Phone Number

Meridian, MS, US

Meridian, Mississippi

• Provides a full range of executive support services for the Mayor. Oversees the operations of the office by coordinating all actions requiring the Mayor’s attention; serves as an effective gatekeeper; acts as an.
• Prioritize incoming requests (email, telephone, mail, and walk-ins)
• Prepare speeches and statements for Mayor and other members of the executive team. Serve as an advisor to executive team on informal messaging for internal and external constituents.
• Create and prepare marketing literature, set up and attend special events
• Review documents prior to release to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and ordinances
• Utilize discretion and judgment in dealing with Mayor’s direct reports and constituents

Meridian, Mississippi

• Independent Production Company established to produce documentaries, corporate videos, print and multi-media publications; public relations; marketing and consulting.
• Manage Political Campaign
• Produce promotional materials for political campaign
• Public Relations Consultant
• Produce and facilitate regional appreciation program
• Public Relations consultant/contractor Greater Meridian Health Clinic, Inc.

Meridian, Mississippi

• Licensed in the State of Mississippi to rent, buy, or sell property for clients/customers. Generated business by networking and developing successful business relationships.
• Compared recent property sales to current holdings to ensure competitive market price
• Helped clients decide between financing options to ensure satisfaction
• Kept up to date on real estate knowledge by reviewing listings and trade journals
• Generated lists of properties compatible with buyer requests and needs
• Arranged meetings between buyers and sellers when terms needed to be negotiated

Meridian, Mississippi

• Chief communications officer for external and internal affairs. Public meetings facilitator.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of the community, governmental, civic, faith based and other interest groups
• Arrange public appearances, lectures, exhibits for schools to promote and enhance awareness of public schools mission and activities.
• Respond to requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate spokesperson or information source
• Create, publish and distribute online and print newsletters for target audiences; staff, parents, business and industry, chamber of commerce
• Coordinate production of advertisements and promotions.

• Chief Communications and Public relations manager for the 8,000 member organization; Study the objectives, promotional policies and needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies to positively influence.
• Create, publish and distribute online and print newsletters
• Editor of membership Magazine “The Educator”
• Producer of membership promotional videos, broadcast and print public service announcements/commercials
• Registered lobbyist to enhance awareness of education issues
• Coach field employees in effective communication with the public and with employees

Meridian, Mississippi

• Chief Executive Officer for news operations including budget, personnel management, and the programming and content for four daily broadcasts and weekly news shows.
• Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.
• Coordinate the content and presentation of broadcasts
• Ascertain and advise equipment needs for purchase
• Budget Management for personnel and purchasing
• Personnel Management