Linda M. Johnson Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Monroe, Louisiana , Us

* Provide strategic communications counsel and tactical plans to the senior leadership of the public policy/government affairs group and the public sector, indirect and enterprise sales teams at Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), a rebranded Fortune 250 company with ~$15 billion in annual revenues after mergers and acquisitions.* Direct, lead and manage the Washington, DC, public relations activities of a global telecom/tech company dedicated to connecting people, data and applications—quickly, securely and effortlessly via a huge fiber network.* Work cross functionally to provide executive communications support to the enterprise sales EVP.* Manage a team of two direct reports who focus on communicating our sales strategy internally and publicizing key wins externally.* Advance the company's public policy goals and grow its $1 billion+ in annual public sector sales through development and implementation of effective external communications strategies, including proactive and reactive issues management. Issues include FCC regulations, federal legislation, and government acquisition and IT modernization policies.* Serve as the company's only DC-based public affairs strategist, working closely with the federal and state legislative and regulatory affairs groups and the public sector sales and product teams.* Generate positive earned media and serve as a trusted advisor for media relations strategy, primary media contact and on-the-record spokesperson for offices in Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Va. * Develop news releases, statements, blogs, talking points, Q&As, thought leadership content, op-eds, speeches, presentations, social media posts, employee intranet stories, announcements, etc.* Serve as a valued member of the public sector marketing team. Support owned media, paid media, social media and events with copywriting and editing. * Advised and staffed CEO on the content, delivery and promotion of a major international speech at a NATO conference.

Mclean, Va, Us

* Helped manage and lead a 10-person team of communications professionals who provided technical writing, branding, graphics, event planning, website content, speechwriting, legislative affairs and strategic planning support to the U.S. Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate, Office of Strategic Planning and Communications. * Served as acting program manager in PM’s absence.* Worked on site to support senior military and executive leadership with communications products and emergent tasks, including serving as senior writer and speechwriter for a two-star rear admiral. * Translated complex, technical information into layman’s terms for general audiences.* Created communications plans, feature articles, news releases, blog posts, fact sheets, brochures, programs, talking points, speeches, scripts, presentations, briefs and website content for more than 20 major acquisition projects. * Projects included cutters, boats, aircraft and mission systems that are part of a $30 billion effort to recapitalize the Coast Guard's aging assets.* Developed story ideas, interviewed subject matter experts and acted as lead writer and editor for monthly external newsletter called Delivering the Goods, overseeing a redesign with new editorial content. * Acted as proofreader, grammarian and AP style editor for team products. * I was praised for my "great journalism skills as editor of the newsletter" and for creating a "truly world-class" product. * One senior executive client wrote, "Thanks for writing a great speech and spending the time to critique my rehearsal."

Bethesda, Md, Us

* Developed key messages and strategic communications plans that supported USEC Inc. (NYSE: USU), now known as Centrus Energy Corp., as a leading global supplier of enriched uranium fuel for commercial nuclear power plants (B2B). * Worked closely with the investor relations, government relations and marketing departments to promote USEC’s leadership team and role in supporting the nuclear renaissance (B2G). * Wrote news releases, talking points, fact sheets, brochures, question and answer papers, op-eds, speeches and presentations. Also managed corporate information kits, media inquiries and news announcements.* Created communications plans and served as spokesperson for the deployment and financing of the American Centrifuge Plant; a nonproliferation program between the U.S. and Russia known as Megatons to Megawatts; and a successful appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court of an antidumping trade case against foreign producers.

Chicago, Il, Us

* Developed and implemented media strategies to publicize the public policy priorities of America’s largest trade association with more than 1 million members. * Worked with NAR lobbyists and policy staff to create and deliver strategic messages to key influencers and external audiences via earned media. * Promoted NAR’s federal legislative and regulatory agenda to national, state and trade reporters. * Served as main media contact for government affairs, RPAC and regulatory issues. * Organized press conferences, pitched news stories, managed press inquiries and arranged media interviews. * Wrote news releases, op-eds, talking points and articles, and assisted with media training.* Raised NAR’s media profile on government affairs and regulatory issues among reporters covering Capitol Hill and the mortgage finance industry. * Secured strategic press coverage that advanced NAR’s successful legislative campaign to keep banking conglomerates out of the real estate business on an annual basis. * Served as coordinator for NAR’s $25 million public awareness advertising and branding campaign, 2005 to 2006 (B2C). * Managed boutique public relations firm hired to handle outreach to Spanish-language media as part of advertising campaign, 2005. * Served as staff executive for the Realtors Housing Needs Committee, which included organizing meetings and workshops at semiannual conferences, and tracking budgeted expenses, 2002 to 2004.

Arlington, Va Virginia, Us

* Directed the national and regional communications activities of the nonpartisan budget watchdog group then chaired by former U.S. Senators Sam Nunn (D-GA) and Warren Rudman (R-NH). * Developed and delivered Concord’s fiscal responsibility message via news releases and proactive earned media strategies. * Pitched stories, fielded press inquiries and arranged media interviews. Organized press conferences and Capitol Hill briefings. * Wrote, edited and placed op-eds. Produced and edited brochures, fact sheets and newsletter. Also oversaw website content. * Advised field staff on communications activities and supervised deputy communications director. * Generated record media coverage, making 2000 Concord’s most successful publicity year then to date. Expanded coverage by Washington Post, USA Today and other influential print outlets by 25 percent. * Booked Concord’s executive director on ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News and CNN, increasing national television appearances by 50 percent. * Directed Concord’s communications efforts at the 2000 Democratic and Republican National Conventions.

* Served as deputy spokesperson to national and state media for the ranking member on the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee during his successful 1998 re-election campaign. * Developed messages and created media strategies to promote the senator’s legislative agenda and accomplishments.* Organized news conferences and district press events. * Arranged interviews, responded to media inquiries and pitched stories to print and broadcast reporters. Set up the senator's thrice-weekly radio interviews. * Drafted news releases, media advisories and talking points. Edited op-ed columns, speeches and satellite television feeds. Also managed the senator's radio actualities and web page. * Oversaw daily press office operations and supervised interns.

Newport, Ri, Us

* Developed and implemented public relations, advertising and marketing strategies to promote a prestigious non-profit organization with a multi-million dollar budget. Served as only full-time public relations staffer, reporting to executive director/tournament director. * Directed publicity for the museum, grass tennis courts and special events—including annual induction ceremonies, professional tennis tournaments, concerts, galas and festivals—that attracted more than 100,000 visitors annually. * Pitched stories to national and international media, organized press conferences and conducted media tours. * Secured major national media coverage of museum exhibits, induction weekend events and the National Historic Landmark Newport Casino building and grounds.* Oversaw media center operation, logistics and press credentials during events, including the 1995 induction of Chris Evert and the 1991 U.S. Davis Cup quarterfinal against Spain. * Wrote news releases and program articles, and developed brochures, press kits and marketing materials. * Created and placed print, radio and television advertising, and managed advertising and promotions budget.* Established trade agreements with media partners, and coordinated promotions and public service announcements. * Made presentations to tourism officials and community groups. * Served as staff executive for Enshrinee Nominating Committee.* Recruited and supervised interns.

* Reported on various sporting events as a freelance stringer for UPI and Reuters. Events included professional men's and women's tennis tournaments and the 1995 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships in Providence, R.I.

Purchase, New York, Us

* Served during 1991 and 1992 U.S. Open Tennis Championships.