Emily Chiodo Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

CEC is an engineering and environmental consulting firm with 35 offices nationwide, 1,500 employees, and $200+ million in revenue. We are ranked among the top 100 Design and Environmental Firms in the nation by Engineering News-Record and are the #1 Environmental firm and #6 Engineering firm in Pittsburgh, Pa., where we are headquartered. I oversee a team of 12 marketing professionals who provide service to the firm in the areas of proposals and qualifications preparation, conferences and events, internal and external communications, digital marketing and advertising, and graphic design.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

- Oversee external and internal corporate communications development and dissemination- Serve as the corporate media contact- Manage a team of writers and designers who execute CEC's marketing and corporate communications strategies- Reimagined and rebranded CEC's corporate magazine, Elements, taking it from a bi-annual printed publication to a web-based, digital-first platform for corporate news and editorial features- Implemented a project management software department-wide to distribute workload, streamline reporting, and bundle individual tasks into multi-team projects to better connect department members and increase understanding of shared goals- Developed an ongoing corporate visibility program that measures results for communications, public relations, and advertising plans in each of CEC's offices- Oversee the execution of communications-related tactics for the corporate visibility program

Pittsburgh, Pa

- Developed and edited content for all internal and external communications pieces, press releases, advertisements and project sheets.- Managed the company's e-blast communications, developing all content and working with programmers on preparation and delivery. Reviewed content for technical posts on company blog and managed the e-blast process for alerting clients to updates.- Participated in the rebranding of CEC’s corporate magazine, Elements, in 2012 and served as editor and writer.- Created the firm’s first website press room. Managed relationships with local media outlets and trade publications.- Established a functional social media presence for the firm. Developed content and managed the development of content by others.- Assumed transitional tradeshow management responsibilities for 26 regional and national tradeshows over a six-month period.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pa

Editing and proofreading of annual reports, magazines, brochures, invitations, program books, course catalogs and other external communications pieces. Clients: ACTION-Housing, Inc.; AIA Pittsburgh Chapter; Allegheny Regional Asset District; Little Kelpie; Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children; Pittsburgh Cultural Trust; Pittsburgh Quarterly magazine; Schifino DesignProjects:- We Are All Related: accompanying book for a multimedia exhibition from photographer Andrea London, published in 2019.- Labor and Landscape: accompanying book for an exhibition by artist Ron Donoughe installed at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in 2017.- Pittsburgh Art in Public Places: walking tour guide produced in 2016 by the Office of Public Art (OPA), a public private partnership between the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning.- Mural Making 101: fact-sheet and resource guide on creating and maintaining large-scale painted murals. Produced by the OPA in 2016.- 90 Neighborhoods: book and accompanying exhibit materials for artist Ron Donoughe; published by Pittsburgh Filmmakers/Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; installed in 2015.- eyeSee: An Interactive Experience: book of photography by Alexey Stiop; published by Acclaim Press in 2015.- Buzzword Pittsburgh calendar: developed in 2015 by Buzzword Pittsburgh, a literacy/family engagement-focused series for pre-k students and their families.- Dealing with Divorce: Reality Revealed: book by Nan Cohen; published by Nan Cohen Total Talk in 2012.- Tenacity: program book for a retrospective of original performances from the Sprout Fund’s first decade, held in 2011.- Six Stories: proofread and edited this book by David Lewis; published by the National Folk Art Foundation in 2011.- Roboworld at Carnegie Science Center: performed research, writing, editing, and QA; managed the revision process; coordinated with design team for all exhibit graphics in 2009.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Blogging:Mt. Lebanon magazine, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Three Rivers Arts Festival Ghostwriting:- “Recent Regulatory Changes and Their Impacts on the Development Community;” DevelopingPittsburgh magazine; fall 2015 issue- Chapter 28: “Re-Writing the Rules for a New Design Literacy” in Breaking the Mold of School Instruction and Organization: Innovative and Successful Practices for the 21st Century; published by Rowman and Littlefield Education; December 2009- “Trends: How demographics, technology, and sustainability are shaping future college unions;” The Bulletin of the Association of College Unions International; May 2009 issue

- Assumed show marketing manager role for seven Cultural District performances. Developed marketing plans, managed budgets, communicated with promoters, purchased media, coordinated direct mail and e-blasts, worked with vendors, and prepared financial settlements.- Managed grassroots promotional efforts to increase show sales, which involved creating partnerships with local organizations and businesses, and developing and executing in-kind and/or trade agreements. I also managed Trust interns in this capacity.- Developed campaigns and messaging for social media to increase sales, as well as broaden and engage the Trust’s customer base.- Proofread/edited event catalogs and annual reports, disseminated press releases, distributed marketing collateral, updated databases, represented the Trust at community events, generated impressions reports, and created promotional packages for the media.- Developed numerous blog posts for the Trust, which appeared on the Post-Gazette and the Three Rivers Arts Festival websites.

Pittsburgh, Pa

- Contributed to the development of the inaugural e-zine and served as writer and editor. Conducted research, interviews, and QA/QC.- Implemented a more efficient creative process for the department and helped to establish a clearly defined outline of services.- Served as a firm-wide resource to architects, engineers, and designers to provide a unified voice for client deliverables.- Generated copy for marketing materials, boilerplate, web content, leadership bios, case studies, and lecture abstracts.

- Copywriting for all internal and external communications from the Director's office, including Board and annual reports, electronic and printed newsletters, correspondence, and presentations.- Served as main point of contact to board members, executives, donors, community partners, trade associations, and vendors.- Balanced short- and long-term projects, handled sensitive information, and managed two directors’ budgets and intricate schedules.- Coordinated logistics for staff and board meetings, as well as press, donor, and member preview events for new exhibits.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Managed the timely collection of various individuals’ copy and assimilated all into one proposal with a cohesive voice.- Established and continually updated a boilerplate file to increase efficiency and maintain consistency of proposals.- Designed project sheets, presentation materials and leave-behind brochures to reflect the company’s identity.

Bethesda, Md

- Implemented marketing plans and helped to create events and promotions to generate new clientele and increase referrals.- Performed copywriting for company brochures and advertisements, as well as internal communications.- Managed volunteers and donations, organized community resources and coordinated publicity for a holiday charity fundraiser.

Reston, Va

- Developed content and copy for a 32-page “advertorial” section in the June 2001 issue of The Washington Business Journal.- Created and edited all copy for brochures, trade press, websites, direct mail, trade show exhibits and advertisements.- Assisted the public relations director with developing press-kits, generating publicity, and managing client events.

Ba, Professional Writing

Activities and Societies: Member and Vice President of Delta GammaDean's List - fall 1998

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