I'm an accomplished Communications Manager with over 20 years of experience in spearheading nationwide initiatives, building impactful partnerships, and leading high-performing teams. I have a proven track record in strategic planning, community outreach, and brand promotion across multiple platforms, including TV, radio, and social media. I have exceptional skills in public speaking and media relations, coupled with a passion for translating complex narratives into compelling stories that resonate with a wide audience. I'm seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my leadership skills and communications expertise to advocate for a mission that I believe in.Selected Accomplishments: ➤ Pioneered C-SPAN's Cities Tour: Led and managed a cross-functional team of producers and community relations representatives for the C-SPAN 'Cities Tour,' a nationwide program and collaborative initiative with local cable affiliates. Spearheaded efforts to document and showcase the diverse American narrative by engaging with U.S. communities to capture local history, interview non-fiction authors at literary sites, profile elected officials, and conduct outreach.➤ Exceptional Event Execution: Organized and led more than 100 official public kickoff events that bolstered community participation, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and drove network visibility.➤ Innovative Communications Strategy: Developed and executed a multifaceted communications strategy, synergizing with internal audiences, team members, high-profile city leaders, local officials, and other stakeholders that led to consistent and compelling messaging across multiple channels. ➤ Social Media Success: Increased consumer engagement by an impressive 1400% through a targeted social media campaign, leveraging the power of platforms like Twitter and Facebook to amplify the network's mission and upcoming programs.➤ Media Relations and Exposure: Acted as a key spokesperson for the network, securing valuable media placements and conducting numerous radio and TV interviews, thereby increasing public awareness and engagement with key initiatives.➤ Educational Outreach: Initiated and led a series of educational presentations in schools, spotlighting C-SPAN's resources and driving the network's adoption in classroom settings.➤ Remote Team Leadership: Effectively managed a remote team responsible for the network’s comprehensive 2020 debate coverage, involving more than 70 Governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House races. ✉ Debbielamb44@outlook.com
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