Chris Ingram Email & Phone Number

Washington/Tampa

• Led, managed, collaborated, and directed public relations/research firm in serving diverse clientele of corporations, political candidates, trade associations, and special interest groups.
• Grew from company of one, to an innovative company of six employees and over $2M in revenue.
• Developed and communicated vision, mission, goals, strategy, business plan, policies, guidelines, growth strategies, growth strategies, and communications strategies for the company and its clients.
• Created successful crisis responses for clients including a lawsuit against the largest Realtor in Tampa Bay; members of Congress; and chair of Port Tampa Bay, among others.
• Conducted qualitative and quantitative research for corporate and political clients using research to develop targeted marketing strategies, communication, and public relations services to multiple audiences and mediums.
• Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while focusing on staff development, best practices, and protocols.

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Designed curricula, created lesson plans, and instructed students on journalism and communications, including effective use of social media for marketing and communicating.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Used variety of instruction modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate coursework including field trips and guest lecturers.
• Specific courses include Writing for Broadcast News, Media and Society, Script Writing and Journalism 101.

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Hosted “The Chris Ingram Show” airing 3-6 p.m. M-F, in top 20 radio market, 2017-2019.
• Guest host for various shows on WFLA and WHBO, 2006-2017.
• Successfully promoted radio show and increased ratings from previous program by 38% and increased ad revenue by 60%.
• Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on political happenings, and current events.
• Cultivated professional working relationships with marketing department and advertisers.
• Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior and listening habits.

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Wrote weekly opinion column on politics, business and profiles of movers and shakers; assisted with writing/editing editorials.
• Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
• Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
• Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
• Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Congressman Max Burns, DC
• Directed and supervised implementation of all media and constituent communications and built positive working relationships with both.
• Coordinated communications, meetings, and training of staff.
• Hired, and supervised 22 direct reports, oversaw press shop, and four congressional district field offices.
• Managed, tracked, and reported on $1.1M budget.
• Developed written standard operating procedures and communication guidelines.