Taylor Stanford Email & Phone Number

Winston-Salem, NC, US

• Health system leaders face unprecedented pressure to drive transformational change – not just for their organizations, but for the entire industry. We know it takes significant resources to implement the big ideas that.
• Act as day-to-day contact for key firm clients; own and cultivate relationships
• Serve as senior member of integrated and multi-disciplinary teams, advising healthcare providers on communications efforts in an evolving industry landscape
• Drive internal communications strategies for clients' day-to-day-operations, crisis situations and change management efforts
• Ensure alignment among agency partners and client contacts to successfully execute project strategies and achieve campaign objectives
• Draft compelling internal and external communications to shape public opinion surrounding major industry transactions

Chicago, IL

• Create, execute and manage proactive, strategic communications plans, media outreach and grassroots campaigns to advance client policy and business goals
• Foster relationships with clients at all levels of seniority and across sectors, including non-profits, civic organizations, national corporations and membership associations
• Build coalitions to support client issues by identifying and establishing relationships with key community, government and industry stakeholders
• Develop content to support campaigns, including internal, executive and media communications
• Draft effective and consistent messaging for op-eds, reports, brochures, website, social media platforms and other outlets
• Counsel clients on reputation management and elevation in near-term, long-term and crisis situations

Chicago, IL

• Managed agency relationship with MRL (Medical, Regulatory, Legal) team members and client-side process coordinator, serving as a liaison between Account, Brand and MRL
• Worked directly with coordinator to understand client protocols and processes, providing counsel to Account and Brand teams on best practices for ensuring tactical approval and efficient review
• Worked with Account Supervisor to manage and implement client compliance process
• Ensured overall accuracy, quality, MRL compliance, and consistency of content across all tactical elements/pieces developed by the agency, as well as by partner agencies.

Washington, DC

• Researched legislation and made vote recommendations within issue portfolio
• Drafted legislation within policy portfolio based on Member initiatives and stakeholder input
• Directed and organized policy initiatives for caucuses within policy portfolio
• Conducted meetings with constituents and stakeholders regarding current legislative issues
• Provided written and oral testimony and floor speeches for use during legislative proceedings

Washington, DC

• Developed and implemented comprehensive media and communications strategies
• Drafted press releases, opinion editorials, and official statements announcing legislative initiatives, committee activities, and district events
• Pitched stories to news organizations based on current events, outlet interests, and knowledge of news cycles
• Drafted speeches and talking points for interviews, official events, and speaking engagements
• Organized and executed press conferences and media-related events, including town hall meetings
• Provided on-the-record interviews with local, state, and national media outlets

Washington, DC

• Conducted staff-led tours of the Capitol Building
• Coordinated DC office internship and page programs
• Provided front-line constituent services and administrative support for DC office
• Managed office constituent mail system
• Researched legislative issues and provided thorough response to constituent concerns and inquiries
• Updated Member and staff on the main questions and concerns of constituents

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Assisted Campaign Director in planning various campaign events, resulting in two successful elections
• Designed and placed all print campaign materials, including newspaper advertisements and flyers
• Drafted scripts for radio and television commercials
• Drafted press releases, eNewsletters and opinion editorials related to campaign activity
• Manage online media strategy, including use of online video and advertisements

Washington, DC

• Attended meetings and DC events on behalf of the office
• Researched and wrote items for the Evans & Novak Political Report
• Edited syndicated columns and content for the Evans & Novak Political Report