Lesley Ward Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

CAQH is the leader in creating shared solutions to streamline the business of healthcare. Created and implemented organization-wide communications plans to raise awareness of CAQH efforts to reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of provider data, and encourage the adoption of electronic transactions. Worked with research arm to develop the CAQH Index, the industry source for measuring health care's transition from manual to electronic administrative transactions. Managed… Show more CAQH is the leader in creating shared solutions to streamline the business of healthcare. Created and implemented organization-wide communications plans to raise awareness of CAQH efforts to reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of provider data, and encourage the adoption of electronic transactions. Worked with research arm to develop the CAQH Index, the industry source for measuring health care's transition from manual to electronic administrative transactions. Managed communications for CAQH CORE (Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange), a voluntary effort to develop operating rules for the healthcare industry. Managed the CAQH media relations program, doubling media coverage over 18 months. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed communications projects for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) program to raise awareness and educate pre-med students, pre-health advisors, and admissions officers about the changes to the exam. Implemented strategies for communicating information about the new MCAT exam to medical school admissions officers to help them use the exam in selecting future students. Developed marketing-communications plans for MCAT test preparation materials and managed communications to pre-health… Show more Managed communications projects for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) program to raise awareness and educate pre-med students, pre-health advisors, and admissions officers about the changes to the exam. Implemented strategies for communicating information about the new MCAT exam to medical school admissions officers to help them use the exam in selecting future students. Developed marketing-communications plans for MCAT test preparation materials and managed communications to pre-health advisors and students to share information and new resources about the exam. Developed and managed cross-department communications initiatives to raise awareness and communicate the value of all AAMC services and programs to the pre-med community. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed daily media relations activities for the association's policy and advocacy initiatives in health care and academic medicine. Responded to media inquiries, pitched story ideas, and monitored news environment. Prepared briefing reports and prepared spokespeople for interviews. Developed and implemented media plans for issues, events, and reports. Wrote press releases, statements, news alerts, talking points, and served as editor of AAMC's weekly e-newsletter. Collected and reported… Show more Managed daily media relations activities for the association's policy and advocacy initiatives in health care and academic medicine. Responded to media inquiries, pitched story ideas, and monitored news environment. Prepared briefing reports and prepared spokespeople for interviews. Developed and implemented media plans for issues, events, and reports. Wrote press releases, statements, news alerts, talking points, and served as editor of AAMC's weekly e-newsletter. Collected and reported media metrics to measure influence in both traditional and social media. Experience placing letters to the editor in tier one publications. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversaw the writing, editing, and production of the ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools and Opportunities for Minority Students Guides. Coordinated production with among a variety of content providers and vendors, including writers, editors, institutional contacts, graphic designers, photographers, and other creative staff. Worked with internal clients during the production of the guides and provided writing and copyediting support. Provided copyediting, writing, and communciations plans to… Show more Oversaw the writing, editing, and production of the ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools and Opportunities for Minority Students Guides. Coordinated production with among a variety of content providers and vendors, including writers, editors, institutional contacts, graphic designers, photographers, and other creative staff. Worked with internal clients during the production of the guides and provided writing and copyediting support. Provided copyediting, writing, and communciations plans to other departments as needed. Managed media relations activities for the association. Wrote press releases, conducted interview prep with spokespeople, and developed the association's first online newsroom. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Marketed graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences to prospective students through outreach events and academic support. Managed the application process for individual applicants and served as a liaison to faculty across the college to support enrollment goals. Worked full-time in the position while enrolled in the MFA program at American University.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Created and implemented marketing and business development strategies to attract film and television production to northeast Ohio. Worked with policymakers and public and private stakeholders to facilitate production in the state, improve processes to make it easier for producers to film, and developed incentives. Location scouted for film and commercial productions working with production teams from Los Angeles and New York to recruit film work to the region. Worked with local and national… Show more Created and implemented marketing and business development strategies to attract film and television production to northeast Ohio. Worked with policymakers and public and private stakeholders to facilitate production in the state, improve processes to make it easier for producers to film, and developed incentives. Location scouted for film and commercial productions working with production teams from Los Angeles and New York to recruit film work to the region. Worked with local and national trade media to pitch story ideas and served as spokesperson for print and broadcast interviews.Production Credits:2001: Production Secretary, American Splendor-HBO Films/Good Machine2000: Production Liaison, Welcome to Collinwood-Warner Bros./Section 8 Show less

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Joined the organization in the start-up phase working with president and 18-member board of directors to create administrative and financial processes while coordinating the day-to-day operations of a film commission. Researched grant opportunities, managed grant and public reporting processes for funding, and assisted president in advocacy efforts on the state level to raise awareness of the economic value of film and television production.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Academic Honors PEN/Faulkner Foundation, Intern Institute of Reading Development, Instructor DC Reads, Tutor

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Politics