Emma Pendleton Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Va, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

As a Strategic Communications Associate at Narrative Strategies, I serviced clients across a diverse range of industries and issues. My responsibilities included writing press releases, developing social media content, pitching reporters, assisting with press events, conducting media monitoring, and research.• Developed and executed strategic communication plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and goals• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seven different clients to develop designed content• Coordinated media relations efforts, including arranging interviews, assisting with press events, pitching and coordinating with reporters, and securing placements in top-tier news outlets (i.e., Washington Postand RealClearMarkets)• Produced press releases, op-eds, letters to the editors, blog posts, social media posts, infographics,newsletters, and copy ads• Managed digital communication channels, such as social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram,LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter), as well as website content• Conducted research and analyses to identify communication trends, legislative developments, emerging issues and opportunities, and ongoing third-party efforts

Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Area

• Taught two Public Speaking classes with a total of 60 students each fall and spring semester, and a VirtualPublic Speaking class in the summer semester with a total of 30 students• Successfully taught, arranged, and graded course material on Canvas• Prepared course work and PowerPoint presentations for teaching• Mediated and maintained communications between students• Provided academic advice for students, maintained student files and records, and monitored academicprogress

United States

• Developed weekly newsletters for C-suite executives• Created and managed media lists• Completed spreadsheets, analyses, and slide decks on clients and competitors to guide media relations efforts and support the strategic communication plan• Monitored daily media coverage on Meltwater and major news outlets, as well as prepared weekly coverage reports for clients• Developed broadcast strategies, briefing documents, and backgrounders• Researched events and awards to enhance leadership visibility, amplify coverage and promote strategic messaging

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Built media lists for stakeholders and fact sheets for clients• Tracked daily media coverage on Meltwater for healthcare clients, providing an overview of the industry• Successfully pitched to reporters across the nation to highlight thought leadership and press releases during COVID-19• Assisted with research projects and focus group studies• Created weekly Facebook, Instagram, and X social media posts

Blacksburg, Va

• Coordinated bulk mailings to 15,000+ prospective and admitted students• Evaluated recommendation letters included in applications• Managed and organized Excel data on students’ interests (i.e., sports, housing, dining plans, major selection, etc.) to create responses and mail merges• Met with applicants to complete admission requirements• Connected with parents and students over the phone with questions on the application, billing, grades, and academic programs

Washington D.C.

• Improved the design and presentation style of the Housing Finance Examiner course student materials• Reviewed and edited PowerPoint Slides for courses given by the Examiner Development Branch in theOffice of Enterprise Supervision Operations• Developed templates in Microsoft Word to train FHFA examiners in CAMELSO• Converted data from different software to create unity in the CAMELSO courses

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Pitched to 20 reporters about Red Nose Day Capitol Hill Reception• Structured 30 Twitter texts and 10 Facebook messages to be used live during above event• Live Tweeted during Red Nose Day Reception• Spoke with House Representatives during Reception

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Created 1-2 lessons per week to engage camp participantsSupervised 30 children in daily activities and field trips

Master Of Arts - Ma, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, 3.83

International Cognate Research Focus: Critical Race Theory & StopAsianHate

Bachelor Of Communication, Public Relations, 3.92

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America, Korean American Student Association, National Society of Collegiate.