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Communications Director for a building trades union with 23,000 members in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. Oversee member communications, executive communications, media relations, internal communications, social media, message development, and a variety of political/policy management functions. Manage member activism program and events. Collaborate in the day-to-day execution of a $3 million annual marketing campaign. Specialties: Crisis communications and executive communication consulting. Developing clear concise messaging for complex employment, benefit, policy, and political issues. Extensive media relations experience. Political experience including recruiting, vetting, and preparing potential candidates as well as developing grassroots campaign strategy for local, state and federal office. Excellent written communications skills. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with 10+ years of layout and design experience.

Listed skills include Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, and 10 others.