Heather Cirmo Email & Phone Number

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Acted as the sole Washington, D.C.-based representative for the largest public relations firm serving faith-based organizations and causes. In this role, I led the Museum of the Bible account, handling all media.
• Managed media relations campaign for Museum of the Bible’s grand opening, resulting in more than 4,093 stories in more than 2,055 individual TV, radio, print and online outlets globally with a potential combined.
• Led a team of three in determining museum messaging for crucial leadership changes, admission policy change, artifact controversies and other crises
• On the ground in Charlotte, NC, for 10 days to take part in oversight of media center, on-site live camera shoots and interview facilitation for the Billy Graham funeral

Alexandria, Virginia

• Oversaw all First Baptist (2,000 membership) community engagement and development initiatives in the city of Alexandria.
• Created and edited the yearly missions magazine
• Participated in social media strategy sessions
• Coordinated logistics for all church mission trips
• Led bi-monthly gathering of pastors and community leaders to address wide range of city issues

• Provided communication consulting to conservative organizations and ministries as well as training for public policy professionals in public speaking and interviewing techniques. Also served as a spokesperson, as needed.
• Led public relations strategy for The Kitchen Cabinet, a conservative women’s grassroots organization. Garnered several top tier media stories, helped to bolster their social media presence and coordinated a live.
• Worked in conjunction with Americans for Prosperity to craft media strategy on health care policy. On a daily basis, wrote press releases, drafted and edited op-eds, coordinated radio and newspaper interviews and.
• Wrote feature stories for the Luis Palau Association’s magazine and website
• Led spokesperson training programs in partnership with The Leadership Institute and Franklin Center
• Participated as a regular conservative commentator on Thom Hartmann’s popular radio and TV shows

Participated in domestic issues debates designed for several hundred high school students from around the country who are interested in the political process.

• Served as a spokeswoman for the organization, providing commentary on a variety of issues.
• Was interviewed on such well-known shows as FOX’s O’Reilly Report and Hannity and Colmes and was featured on MSNBC, CNN, ABC and other national media
• Served as press liaison, coordinating interviews, placing op-eds, and promoting the work of FRC’s other policy experts.
• Engaged daily in media strategy sessions

• Worked as part of a team in the daily production of the national daily radio program, Beverly LaHaye Live.
• Participated in weekly brainstorming sessions, writing the daily script, and serving as a guest co-host
• Wrote and presented commentaries on CWA’s weekly segment on the America’s Voice network

• Managed staff of 10 volunteers
• Organized campaign activities
• Maintained contact with press
• Wrote and presented campaign speeches
• Conducted opposition research
• Active in fundraising

Responsible for fielding questions from the external media, scheduling radio and television interviews, writing press releases, and organizing media resource materials.

Contacted prospective students, assisting them in the college decision-making process, answering questions regarding admissions, financial aid, campus life, and major options.