Jackie Ross Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

* Led all internal and external communications, including management of all communications team members across regional offices in four cities* Skilled in change management as part of organization's leadership team during a pivotal moment of growth; strong relationship and partnership builder* Was responsible for creating and/or editing innovative digital, print, video and printed content. Overaw all proactive communications (via newsletters, social media, etc.), paid media and budgeting.* Designed and led foundation-building branding campaign, including messaging, research, website redesign, material creation and staff training.* Served as spokesperson and led all print, TV, radio and digital public affairs efforts across four cities. * Skilled event facilitator, presenter and planner for events ranging from fundraising galas to all staff retreats to thought leadership summits to large-scale internal and external meetings. *Oversaw event teams and specialize in vendor management.

* Specialized in strategic planning, including budget, launching of sales-driven “Ambassador Program,” sales reports and sales logistics.* Was responsible for securing and recruiting press placements including Decanter,Financial Times, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Departures Magazine, The Washington Post,Washingtonian Magazine, Garden and Gun Magazine, Capitol File and DC Modern Luxury, among others.* Developed and executed all hospitality initiatives, including customer relations, private eventplanning, tour and tasting program and guest chef dinners.* Designed and managed all branding plans and collateral materials, including website, e-commerce, social media and packaging* Built and managed restaurant partnerships, sales goals, targets and distribution compliance; travelled nationally as representative of RdV* Skilled at working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a variety of both internal andexternal personalities; recruited, supervised and managed full-time and part-time employees

• Led mid-size accounts directed toward engaging opinion elite audiences on a range of issues • Provided strategic advice and tactical guidance to a variety of clients including nonprofit organizations, private industries and coalitions• Specialized in strategic council, account management, content development (e.g. white papers, press releases, one-pagers, briefing material, etc.), paid media creative development and execution, client management, supervisory staff management, and the development and presentation of proposals and other materials for new client recruitment • Coordinated strategic press plans and press outreach• Prior to account management, assisted Carter Eskew and provided day-to-day support for some of GPG’s largest and longest-standing accounts

• Worked to nationally promote the importance of quality children’s programming to parents, child development specialists and community leaders• Lobbied Members of Congress and developed materials in a campaign aimed to restore network funding • Created internal communications and drafted speeches on behalf of CEO, while researching and creating fact sheets for advocates• Assisted the PBS Foundation in fundraising efforts and events with top PBS funders and advocates• Planned parts of CEO’s press tour of national PBS stations