Brian K. Edwards, Mba Email & Phone Number

Rockville, Md, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Leads vision, strategy, and execution for all facets of executive and corporate communications for a $4.8B utility and midstream corporation with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Started with WGL Holdings managing internal and external communications before securing a promotion in May 2020 to take over all strategic communications for the parent company, AltaGas. Valued as a key contributor capable of delivering results efficiently and effectively and motivating top team performance.* Managed the development and execution of WGL communications strategy during the acquisition by AltaGas in 2018.* Continually innovates groundbreaking strategies designed to bolster the impact and effectiveness of internal communications.* Works closely with the Stakeholder Affairs team to build public affairs campaigns and foster increased engagement with the community.* Contributes additional service and expertise overseeing the company’s digital and social media presence.

Rockville, Md, Us

A demonstrated record of success and achievement at the 16th largest public school system in the nation with 156,000 students, marked by a series of promotions to positions of increased influence, authority, and accountability.Fulfilled a critical role overseeing the Office of Communications and 41 employees, with accountability for external and internal communications, media relations, the public-facing website, television channels, social media, public engagement, emergency communications, and translation services.* Collaborated with executive leadership and the Superintendent of Schools to provide guidance and direction to operating issues, public engagement, budget strategies, and other core areas of operations.* Re-engineered the communications strategies to accelerate the dissemination of district news and stories through multiple channels, including social media. * Redesigned the MCPS website for improved access by mobile devices, while incorporating refreshed content and videos; key metrics included an 18% increase in web page views in two years, an increase in mobile traffic from 1.4 million annual visits to 12.5 million visits over four years. The new website achieved the Award of Excellence from the National School Public Relations Association. * Led negotiations with Pearson Education to form a $4.5M public-private partnership to publish an innovative new elementary curriculum.* Negotiated the key terms and conditions of a $1M contract to measure employee engagement.* Worked with economic development officials in Montgomery County to successfully persuade the International Baccalaureate Organization to move its North American headquarters to Montgomery County.* Managed the publication of “Leading for Equity: The Pursuit of Excellence in Montgomery County Public Schools” with Harvard Education Press, which outlines the system’s educational reforms and is used in education leadership courses.

Rockville, Md, Us

Hired to oversee media and public relations for the school district, handling 600 media inquiries annually. Developed and implemented processes, procedures, and best practices to govern media requests, track media coverage, and assess the effectiveness of media and PR strategies. Recruited based on the ability to build strong media relationships. Served as a key advisor on crisis communications for 200 schools. Trained over 250 school principals and senior leaders on effective media engagement.  Authored speeches, reports, brochures, video scripts, and promotional materials.

• Managed public affairs and communications practice and supervised staff.• Created successful media relations programs to achieve major coverage with local, regional and national media outlets including The Washington Post, The New York Times, NBC Evening News and The Today Show.• Wrote and developed media campaign materials including press releases, media advisories, talking points, newspaper op-ed pieces, press kits and website content. • Advised clients on methods to increase and sustain public engagement. • Created advertising, marketing and public relations materials for clients. • Directed crisis communications efforts for clients. • Served as a media spokesman for clients and trained them on how to handle media interviews.• Conceived and implemented public affairs strategies to assist clients in winning favorable governmental decisions; strategies included using grass roots campaigns to persuade elected officials. • Managed and won a heavily contested judicial election campaign for six circuit court judges. • Developed and coordinated comprehensive community relations program designed to improve client’s overall image in the community. The program received a national award.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Orchestrated all public relations and media strategy for United States Congressman.• Prepared press releases, talking points, floor speeches, opinion pieces, website text for Congressman.• Cultivated strong media relationships for Congressman with local, state and national press.• Created a message platform to establish Congressman Davis as an expert on budget and education issues. (Message points were often adopted for broader Democratic Leadership and Caucus use.) • Organized public engagement events to facilitate greater understanding of federal issues. • Produced and directed a live, monthly, call-in television show. The show, “It’s Your Congress,” was recognized with an award as one of the best shows of its kind.

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• Reported on political issues, including congressional and presidential elections. • Covered transportation, including regional and national rail issues.• Covered MacDill Air Force Base, including the 1995 round of base closings. Also covered United States Central Command and United States Special Operations Command, based at MacDill. • Covered NASA and the Space Shuttle program, including regular launches from the Kennedy Space Center. • Wrote about international affairs with emphasis on the Cuban refugee crisis of 1994. One of only a few reporters who made multiple trips to the Guantanamo Naval Base refugee camps to write about the refugees. • Wrote about consumer protection, education and public safety issues.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor’S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Completed Executive Education Program In The Public Education Leadership Program