Senior communications specialist and storyteller with experience working in government, corporate, and non-profit organizations and in a variety of industries, global and national, including transportation, technology, education, retail, food, B2B and B2C. Specialized in converting technical and engineering terminology into easy-to-understand communications.Communications and Public Relations | MarketingJenKWard@gmail.comCreative, organized communications strategist and relationship builder with successful, award-winning background in producing and leading campaigns that increase brand recognition and positive perception. Supportive, collaborative and experienced consultant guiding executives, leaders and supervisory boards in internal and external messaging, crisis response and public image. FEMA NIMS certification. CORE COMPETENCIES:- Strategic communications- Public and Media Relations- Brand management- Social media- Storyteller - Integrated marketing- Analytics/Research- Leadership- Business content development - Graphic design - Spokesperson- Press releases - Copywriting- Proofreading / Editing (AP Style)- Budgeting management- Website and Content Management- Presentation development- Event planning- People and Interpersonal skills- Crisis management / communications (FEMA NIMS certifications)- Extensive computer and program knowledge / proficiencyACCOMPLISHMENTS:Currently manages numerous communications during crisis events and emergencies with local and national media sources as well as social media channels averaging 230K X impressions and 20K Facebook views during months of winter weather. Generated new social media engagement opportunities increasing X by 67% and a new Facebook Group with over 7700 members and growing. Produced and implemented successful, national award-winning, first-of-a-kind construction project campaign. Award-winning in marketing campaigns, audio-visual strategies, media relations and issues/crisis management. Planned and executed as co-chair of 2022 National Work Zone Awareness Week and kick-off event for 50 states and Puerto Rico for the Federal Highway Administration.PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION:Award recipient in Issues/Crisis Managment, Media Relations, Public Relations, Audio-Visual, Marketing, Publications, Graphic Design and Writing/Published Column.Contact me at JenKWard@gmail.com or 540.797.6836 for any communications and public relations opportunities. I would love to hear from you.
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