Calondra Mcarthur Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, United States

The Senior Manager of Communications is a critical role on the Advancement team working closely across the department and the organization to ensure that all communications of the Ms. Foundation are produced and published in alignment with the foundation’s brand, message, and strategic objectives.

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for identifying opportunities for the Clinton Foundation’s life-changing impact around the world and in the United States to be communicated– staying up to date on programmatic work, proactively working with reporters, and creating written and multimedia content to convey impact.

Greater New York City Area

Supported Senior Director of Communications in implementing communications strategies that emphasize authentic storytelling to raise the visibility of the organization and engage our audience. Assist in developing and planning yearly strategic goals and budget. Manage production of event collateral, annual report, etc. Regularly update the website and manage an organizational blog, monthly newsletter and staff-wide editorial calendar for content. Manage paid interns each semester that assists on daily tasks such as article clippings, press kit updating, writing content, etc.-Manage all social media platforms and strategize to grow audiences and awareness of the organization, tracking data and analytics to increase organization’s social media audience on Twitter and Facebook by 10%.-Aligned with departments to guide messaging/outreach regarding fundraising campaigns, including Hungerthon with SiriusXM, CBS New York, Cumulus New York, iHeartMedia, and Imagine There’s No Hunger with Hard Rock & Yoko Ono.-Ensure accurate and consistent messaging which achieved strategic communications goals by editing and proofreading, in addition to assisting on producing integral multimedia projects.-As a key member of the Communications team collaborate directly with external PR agency to secure placement and write press releases, media advisories, pitches, talking points, etc.

Greater New York City Area

Supported Director of Communications with administrative tasks and implementing communications strategies that effectively told the agency’s story and secured press coverage to increase awareness of programs and services. Assisted with outreach to press including print, television, radio, and blogs. Monitored daily clippings and updated press archive.-Drafted a wide variety of tailored media materials such as press releases, media advisories, pitches, talking points, and advance sheets to exacting professional standards.-Researched and compiled detailed, actionable background information to prepare specialized information briefs for Commissioner and staff spokespeople.-Secured numerous media placements and positive agency messaging in print, online and TV outlets through superior strategic planning and the development of productive, professional relationships.-Coordinated with departments on special, high-profile projects given by Commissioner such as BID Challenge booklet production and Helping Hands special event.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

•Managed logistics, budget, staffing, and marketing for major special fundraising events such as Taste of the Browns.•Produced and ensured timely delivery of general marketing collateral and promotional items including brochures, letterhead, posters,pens, newspaper inserts, placard displays, buttons, coupons, etc. for the $4 million dollar Harvest for Hunger campaign.•Supported Director of Communications in all areas by giving facility tours, coordinating media interviews and live TV shots, completing administrative tasks, and writing press releases that conveyed organizational messaging in a consistent and effective manner.•Cultivated relationships with media and conducted blogger outreach that increased public awareness and promoted initiatives.•Hired and managed Communications Department intern; Trained and delegated event tasks to staff and external volunteers.•Participated in the organizational strategic planning process; Tracked all media coverage and publicity.

•Coordinated and hosted hundreds of small and large author and non-author store events.•Developed and updated database of event, media, and business contacts; Organized all press clippings.•Provided leadership to bookstore staff, announced sales promotions, and delegated tasks for efficient event execution. •Wrote press releases and copy for print and radio ads, email blasts, website updates, monthly newsletter, and all event signage.•Established social media Twitter and Facebook accounts that engaged and informed the community.•Fielded all media inquiries and publicist requests; coordinated advertising plans and media buys for each event.•Managed event budgets, verified invoices and author contracts, and completed all administrative tasks.

•Coordinated entertainment elements for all home game by providing audio cues to hosts, coordinating sponsored promotions, prepping fans for live contests, and organizing all prizes, game scripts, props, and signage.•Scheduled National Anthem performers, honor guards, and halftime entertainment acts.•Assisted the CCTV video production and camera crew in setting up commercial shoots, skits, and live camera shots.•Supervised the Cavs Crew promotional team and gave direction to building crew and external vendors that ensured seamless event set-up.•Coordinated travel and accommodations for entertainment acts and other important team guests.

•Involved in the planning and execution of ballpark sponsored promotions, giveaways and contests for all 81 home games.•Coordinated selection of National Anthem performers and maintained appearance schedule for Cleveland Indians team mascot, Slider.•Coordinated distribution of promotional media kit delivery to key outlets; Participated in brainstorming sessions.•Organized and updated team photo library, autographed items inventory, and collected fan information.•Assisted in the coordination of the Kids Club, Fun Bunch promotional team, and Fan Advisory Council focus group.