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Washington, Dc, Us

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Director of strategic internal and external communications for this non-profit organization dedicated to advancing workforce development in public transportation and related sectors at the national, state, and local levels. Responsible for creating, editing, and distributing all printed materials, including vendor banners, brochures, one-pagers, electronic publications, news and events on the organization’s website, and blog entries.Key Contributions:• Lead all organization… Show more Director of strategic internal and external communications for this non-profit organization dedicated to advancing workforce development in public transportation and related sectors at the national, state, and local levels. Responsible for creating, editing, and distributing all printed materials, including vendor banners, brochures, one-pagers, electronic publications, news and events on the organization’s website, and blog entries.Key Contributions:• Lead all organization communications with eight team members, including two direct reports, a graphic designer, and a web designer.• Established electronic and social media communications content for the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) since its inception, which has grown exponentially on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn platforms.• Lead developer of the #ConnectingMyCommunity: National Frontline Transit Worker Campaign Toolkit.• Organization representative to conferences and transportation organizations, including FTA, presenting toolkit to dozens of agencies nationwide and providing technical assistance to transit agencies, labor unions, and community organizations to shape compelling recruitment efforts through the engagement of frontline transit workers.• Coordinator, promoter, and live moderator of a series of workforce development webinars and dialogues ranging in attendance from 50-800.• Developer of internal communications guidance for the organization’s team designed to streamline and improve effective communication Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for developing and guiding a composite political and legislative strategy that included lobbying, event organizing, membership outreach, and orientation for local, state, and federal government for an organization of more than 140,000 union members across the greater Washington D.C. in a cross-section of work crafts. Key Contributions:• Created and led innovative and interactive virtual programs to maintain and increase engagement among affiliates, including virtual… Show more Responsible for developing and guiding a composite political and legislative strategy that included lobbying, event organizing, membership outreach, and orientation for local, state, and federal government for an organization of more than 140,000 union members across the greater Washington D.C. in a cross-section of work crafts. Key Contributions:• Created and led innovative and interactive virtual programs to maintain and increase engagement among affiliates, including virtual lobbying and pandemic education.• Supported Committee on Political Education (COPE) co-chairs and successfully maintained and increased engagement.• Overhauled and streamlined the endorsement process for political candidates by creating a succinct candidate questionnaire, revamping the interview process, making the process membership-driven, and meeting endorsement benchmarks at or ahead of schedule.• Improved the coordination of political efforts with staff by working closely with the Communications Director to develop information, design literature, and graphics, and promote through social media. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Communications Director of a Congressmember who sits on the Appropriations Committee and the Labor, Health, and Human Services subcommittee is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications office-wide, managing crisis communications, and developing media strategies that meet or exceed objectives.Key Contributions:• Collaborated with Congressional members and allied organizations to implement successful strategies for key legislation.• Managed… Show more The Communications Director of a Congressmember who sits on the Appropriations Committee and the Labor, Health, and Human Services subcommittee is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications office-wide, managing crisis communications, and developing media strategies that meet or exceed objectives.Key Contributions:• Collaborated with Congressional members and allied organizations to implement successful strategies for key legislation.• Managed communications team at D.C. and district office along with contractors in developing content, designing graphics, and authoring speeches that successfully captured the intended outcomes of evoking emotion and mobilization.• Pitched, prepared, and managed national media interviews on multiple platforms, including MSNBC, CNN, CSPAN, documentaries, and web-based media.• Created an extensive plan for executing tele-town halls pre-COVID that became a template used by other House offices.• Organized town halls on political issues featuring other members of Congress, educators, and activists.• Developed digital content across social media platforms and oversaw a continual increase in social media followers with engaging and creative content relevant to constituents on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram platforms.• Coordinated, produced, and contributed writing to video projects for social media content and the Amazon documentary "Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power." Show less

Forestville, Md

Director of communications and political activities at the nation's third-largest local union. Responsible for all membership communication and comprehensive communications strategy.Key Contributions:• Served as editor, designer, and distributor of the union local’s bi-monthly newsletter, making it an instrument of information, education, and empowerment to the union’s 14,000+ members.• Served as social media manager, flyer designer, and press coordinator.• Organized the… Show more Director of communications and political activities at the nation's third-largest local union. Responsible for all membership communication and comprehensive communications strategy.Key Contributions:• Served as editor, designer, and distributor of the union local’s bi-monthly newsletter, making it an instrument of information, education, and empowerment to the union’s 14,000+ members.• Served as social media manager, flyer designer, and press coordinator.• Organized the 2017 lobbying efforts and PR campaign with Congressional members, the International union office, and activists to introduce the “Fund It, Fix It, Make It Fair” proposal that rejected raising fares and cutting service. This proposal inspired new policies and labor-backed initiatives for WMATA. • Planned and organized lobbying efforts on the Council of the District of Columbia to address the epidemic of transit worker assaults.• Planned and executed special activities, including candidate endorsements, public rallies, and scripting addresses to public officials. • Coordinated and supported recurring campaign canvassing with regular use of Action Network Show less

Detroit, Mi

Director of legal compliance for organizer teams in five states for the “Choose Justice” UAW organizing program, a program targeted to educate and empower participation of college-aged students in the labor movement through direct action.Key Contributions: Traveled nationally to research and prepare trainings for respective organizing teams on local legal protections. Managed project plans and prioritized tasks to adhere to all local

Washington D.C.

National Board Appointee responsible for developing public relations strategy and all external communications for one of the largest student-run organizations in the nation, representing more than 3,000 students currently enrolled in law school.Key Contributions: Wrote and developed email communications, press kits, press releases, talking points and presentations for all appointees and officers ensuring consistency with the organization’s mission. Planned and executed… Show more National Board Appointee responsible for developing public relations strategy and all external communications for one of the largest student-run organizations in the nation, representing more than 3,000 students currently enrolled in law school.Key Contributions: Wrote and developed email communications, press kits, press releases, talking points and presentations for all appointees and officers ensuring consistency with the organization’s mission. Planned and executed media strategy for a multi-city, multi-platform rally held simultaneously through Twitter, on the steps of U.S. Supreme Court, and the University of Michigan Law School. Strategy engaged more than 500 student attendees, and elevated the campaign to a national trending topic on Twitter with thousands of social media posts. Tripled the number of Twitter followers from less than 1,000 to about 2,800 using creative message development, regular updates and facilitating engaging conversation. Show less

Detroit, Mi

Coordinator of the premier political talk show on Detroit morning radio. Responsible for developing content for the 4-hour political, education and entertainment program.Key Contributions: Brought 8-year-old program to all-time ratings high under PPM ratings system.  Exercised and developed skills in understanding target audiences, applying creativity, research, and building professional relationships with high profile national figures and their teams.  Built… Show more Coordinator of the premier political talk show on Detroit morning radio. Responsible for developing content for the 4-hour political, education and entertainment program.Key Contributions: Brought 8-year-old program to all-time ratings high under PPM ratings system.  Exercised and developed skills in understanding target audiences, applying creativity, research, and building professional relationships with high profile national figures and their teams.  Built long-term relationships with new sponsors creating additional revenue for radio program.  Directed and arranged all contributions needed for a successful show including guest booking, regulation compliance, and executing sponsorship promotion. Show less

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government