James Richards Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Greater Atlanta Area

• Partners with companies, nonprofits, and agencies to help clients achieve their business goals and elevate their reputations by building and executing customized, measurement-driven communications programs. Former clients include the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Lenz Marketing, Science ATL (Atlanta Science Festival), and Hillside Inc.,

Atlanta

Museum and cultural organization whose immersive experiences teach history’s connection to the present, generate brave conversations about necessary issues, and inspire changemakers to promote and protect rights.• Leads external communications, media relations (placements include The New York Times, Associated Press, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and NPR) and content strategy to increase public awareness of Center mission and programs. • Advises marketing team on digital / social communications and special events; lead media buyer.• Partners with HR team on internal communications initiatives and Development team on annual Impact Report.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Drove corporate reputation, B2B, and CSR public relations activities and communications for Fortune 500 clients in finance, logistics/transportation and nonprofit industries. Clients included Bank of America, Old Dominion Freight Line and the Woodruff Arts Center. • Led multi-market cross-functional teams to create and direct annual integrated communications programs from concept to execution.

• Collaborated with cross-office teams to secure new client relationships and grow existing business for national and global clients; project managed RFP and presentation response process through ideation, writing, editing, design and team pitch rehearsal• Connected global colleagues with company resources to help inform RFP responses and client needs• Developed searchable network database to expedite team creation; oversaw and refined RFP FAQ and team asset database; created best practice new business process

New York, Ny

Asheville, North Carolina Area

• Oversaw 200+ clients through the Social Security disability application program and appeals process• Advocated for clients regarding Medicaid appeals and on the record disability decisions; collaborated with Rep. Heath Shuler’s and Sen. Richard Burr’s offices on clients’ behalf• Researched and prepared cases for disability hearings; compiled case information through client and witness interviews, photographing injury sites, and obtaining medical, employment, and insurance information; interfaced with Veterans Administration regarding VA benefits and ratings.• Designed internal database of WNC service organizations for at risk and impoverished clients

News and Production Coordinator• Supervised and developed evening local and regional news content, including hard news and feature stories. • Anchored daily evening news cast. Coordinated news segments with Public Radio International’s Capital Hill Bureau news service.• Served as media liaison to NC, SC, and TN school districts within WNCW’s listening area.• Established radio journalism mentor program with Isothermal Community College and trained volunteers during seasonal fund drives.On-air Producer• Produce and promote a weekly acoustic music show focusing on local, regional and national artists. Supervise social media outreach for the show.• Sunday on air announcer. Reserve weekly announcer.• Record remote interview and phone spots.• Arrange and oversee live music performances.