Bridget Locke, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Lead and direct internal communications campaigns, social and digital media content creation, branding efforts, media relations, and marketing strategy.

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Provide writing/editing services, public relations support, strategic communications planning, and program management consulting to small business owners and non-profit leaders in support of product and service rollouts, events, and fundraising efforts.

3200 Wayne Ave, Kansas City, Mo 64109

Oversaw programming, organizational budget, grant management, public relations, marketing and social media, and managed staff of five, including founder and former executive director. Significantly increased operating income with over $300,000 in awarded grant funds to expand capacity for added programming, staff and employee benefits.

Parkville, Mo

Created and executed communications plan for the Office of the President, and delivered communications elements (speeches, written and digital collateral, etc.) for Park’s major public and internal programs. Oversaw organic social media and managed efforts of digital storytelling coordinator position.

Parkville, Mo

Developed and executed comprehensive communications plans for the Office of the President and other University units, including the Office of Advancement, Digital Communications, Marketing and Student Recruitment. Provided scripting and speaker coordination support for major public events.

Crafted donor correspondence and grant writing support, marketing and ad copy, speeches and event scripting for the Offices of External Relations, Advancement, Enrollment Services, Marketing, and members of the Executive Team.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Strengthened Tocqueville Society and Women's Leadership Council membership through outreach, gift recognition, co-management of donor events, and crafting and execution of retention strategies.

Responsible for internal and external messaging and branding, marketing collateral development, and public relations on behalf of the College. Oversaw the work of graphic designer and social media manager.

Assisted Admissions with intakes of prospective students; supported the Financial Aid office in consultations and managed 5-employee information desk team.

Edited and wrote articles for corporate intranet news site; readership exceeding 2,000 employees. Created and execute communication plans to promote division news, product enhancements, reporting changes and reductions in force. Prepared presentations and audio/visual equipment for management and all-employee meetings. Managed community relations efforts for company and volunteer opportunities for employees. Wrote and post blog entries for company President/CEO. Created business-wide contests to drive employee engagement. Analyzed employee engagement survey results and prepare reports for senior managers. Prepared and host monthly service anniversary receptions.

Reviewed policyholders’ demographics, claims experience, and other factors to determine appropriate insurance rates. Prepared proposals for insurance brokers; rewrote in-force plans upon request to better meet the changing needs of policyholders. Provided tax information for policyholders and brokers

Took incoming calls from external customers and internal teammates in different departments and locations. Processed enrollment cards, change of beneficiary forms, salary changes, and identification card/certificate requests. Processed enrollment apps requiring evidence of insurability. Prepared medical files for Medical Underwriting department.

Master Of Arts In Communication And Leadership, 4.0

B.A., Communications And Human Development