Bridget B. Email & Phone Number

United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as the sole media manager, fielding interview requests and proactively pitched reporters to raise the organization’s profile on a range of timely transportation and energy security topics. Focus areas included: fuel economy rules, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, oil markets and the future of work. Engaged directly with the CEO and vice presidents to develop strategic objectives and messaging frameworks for internal and external stakeholders. Proactively identified opportunities and secured earned media mentions; drafted and published statements, op-eds, and LTEs.Prepared the company’s spokespeople for media interviews, crafting messaging to describe complex regulatory and policy issues for a general audience.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as a public affairs spokesperson for the Department and numerous program offices including the offices of fossil energy, international affairs, environmental management, as well as solar and bioenergy initiativesDeveloped, executed and managed comprehensive communications strategies; coordinated rapid response and manage crisis situations with department leadership, including chief of staff, general counsel and congressional affairsDelivered public-facing messages; briefed, advised and staffed the Secretary of Energy to enact Administration’s priorities and coordinate roll out of departmental reports

Boston, Massachusetts

Designed, executed and managed comprehensive, multifaceted communications campaigns in coordination with other DSG practices (digital, grassroots and public affairs), to drive client communications needsServed as day-to-day, client-facing lead for multiple accounts in the environment, energy, real estate development, healthcare, and technology industryManaged and designated responsibility for multiple team members utilizing social media, media buying, crisis communications, message development, and media relations’ skills

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Member of the advisory team to develop a first-of-its-kind energy prize design and competition guidelines for the ongoing GUEPCreated branding, sponsorship and media strategy for the prize design, website, and materials

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Developed new client proposals, conducted client research and prepared strategy plans for financial services, energy, environment and healthcare industries•Led firm’s media strategy for new hires, secured media placements in the top-Washington outlets•Launched firm’s Twitter account and provided strategy and oversight for social media efforts

Washington D.C. Metro Area

U.S. Senate Experience: Senator Robert P. Casey (D-PA)U.S. House Experience: Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)•Provided logistical assistance and planning for small to large-scale events•Coordinated and staffed press conferences and interviews for local and national television, print and online interviews for the Member of Congress•Developed necessary press materials and conducted policy research for communications and legislative staff•Built local and state-wide media list for Representative's and Senator’s communications teams

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Led development of an extensive social media plan for Spitfire’s inaugural Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ pages increasing overall social media interaction•Researched and drafted strategic media plans, columns, op-eds and client memos on healthcare, nonprofits and environmental issuesIndustry Experience: Healthcare, Energy, Environment and Social Justice

Hollywood, Florida

Drafted columns for community newsletters, op-ed responses for newspapers, constitute letters and revised press releases. Managed constituent issues, and edited, crafted campaign mailers for local events with the senator

Miami, Florida

•Managed three consumer and hospitality client accounts and enhanced positive relationships•Pitched stories to news media and managed events for clients; led all social media efforts for a multi-city event •Planned digital media advertising for clients leading to direct increase in visibility and salesIndustry Experience: Hospitality, Lifestyle, Culinary

Gainesville, Florida Area

•Maintained a tour-closing ratio above 40 percent, leasing more than $400,000 for a publicly traded company. •Assisted in press and marketing strategy. •Coordinated events leading to 15 percent increase in lease sales.•Provided efficient and friendly service for more than 1,000 community residents and visitors.Industry Experience: Real Estate, Sales, Marketing, Event Planning, and Community Relations.

Bachelor Of Science, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Student Government.

Bachelor Of Science Public Relations

Activities and Societies: UF PRSSA

Education record