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 advisor for public affairs and governmental relations issues; coordinates and manages travel; manages calendars; and efficiently handles daily office tasks.• 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 • Manage City’s social media presence

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.• Public Relations for MDOT Rural Transportation Association• Public Relations Canton Public School District• Commercial producer for businesses and non-profit organizations

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• Assisted in negotiation of terms surrounding purchases• Prepared formal documents such as purchase agreements, deeds, and leases• Arranged for title searches• Accompanied and advised buyers during visits and inspections to ensure satisfaction with value and condition of property

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.• Successfully organized superintendent focus groups; Teacher Advisory Group, Student Advisory Group; Male Mentoring Group, • Successfully planned and executed the dedication of a new school building • Key / lead personnel for district’s five year Strategic Planning process

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 public opinion or promote ideas, products and services.• 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 • Facilitate workshops and recruiting activities• Respond to requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate spokesperson or information source• Producer and coordinator of the Mississippi Spelling Bee precursor to Scripps National Spelling Bee

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• Community liaison for News Department • Created News Show for students – Kidz Unlimited• Served as anchor and hosts of special broadcasts • Served as anchor of Daily News Broadcast• Served as President of the Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters Association