Lisa Shoemaker, Apr Email & Phone Number

United States

Reston, Virginia, United States

Global Government Relations, Communications & Marketing for IDEMIA Public Security

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

United States

Reston, Virginia, United States

I oversee 4 departments as a part of our corporate relations efforts including government relations, communications, corporate social responsibility and international relations. Our team is responsible for federal, state and local government relations. We manage internal and external communications, and I serve as Chief Spokesperson for IDEMIA's North America business. Our team leads our company's efforts for CSR focused on philanthropy, the environment and our people. We are proud to support IDEMIA's 5 Employee Resource Groups. We work with our colleagues around the world to support opportunities in other countries and are engaged with Meridian International.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

United States

Charlotte, Nc/Jacksonville,Fl/Washington, D.C.

• Responsible for all logistical planning of 15,000+ digital and traditional media organizations including Air Force One Protective Travel Pool; oversaw media coverage of POTUS & VPOTUS speeches during convention• Managed a team of 10 full-time professionals and additional consultants, advisors and professional volunteers; reported to President & CEO • Allocated all media space alongside Executive and Operations Departments for broadcasting, media row, and media workspace, including all suites and stand-up positions for media entities• Coordinated with key White House personnel and federal agency staff for COVID-19 planning for events planned in Charlotte, NC; Jacksonville, FL and Washington, D.C. and worked with media to execute plans• Addressed and resolved technical, infrastructure, signage, administrative, permitting, and logistical needs of all credentialed media, - the second-largest press pool in history• Responsible for two pre-event logistic publications and official event Media Guide

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

• Managed operations of medium-sized trade association, supporting cable operators including staff, consultants and contract lobbyists • Planned and executed federal and state lobbying and government relations on behalf of the cable industry • Successfully developed and maintained relationships with members of Mississippi’s federal delegation and staff, state lawmakers, legislative staff, state and federal agency staff and industry executives to advocate on behalf of the cable industry • Planned and executed event planning including in-state convention, numerous meetings and events • Served as representative and media spokesperson on behalf of industry in Mississippi and was responsible for website, social media and all printed or electronic material on behalf of the organization• Oversaw $280,000 annual budget and $25,000 annual state political action committee (PAC) budget • Led in-state efforts for national Day of Giving “Comcast Cares Day” identifying non-profits/projects and recruiting 1000+ employee and community volunteers in Mississippi• Assisted with numerous initiative rollouts throughout the year on behalf of member companies assisting with program development, media coverage and event execution • Served as subject matter expert for state and federal affairs to individual companies participating in strategic planning sessions, leading discussion and routinely interfacing with executives • Developed and maintained internal communications program including weekly e-blasts and other membership-focused communication designed to grow added-value to the organization

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Instructor for public relations including Introduction to PR; Principles of PR; PR Writing

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Recruited, hired and trained Congressional staff and established Washington, D.C. and district offices • Worked with U.S. House Leadership to ensure key committee assignments for Palazzo• Successfully managed one of 2010’s top five historic races in the country defeating a 21-year incumbent • Raised and collected $1.3 million in five weeks • Secured national endorsements• Developed overall campaign strategy and managed a team of eight full-time staff, 100+ volunteers• Identified and developed coalitions with groups across the district

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

• Served as spokesperson for the agency and built relationships with statewide media• Responded to daily press calls, provided interviews, coordinated interviews with the Auditor and scheduled requests for appearance on media programs • Planned and executed press conferences and managed social media across platforms for Principal and agency• Secured more than 1,000 news stories with mentions of the State Auditor within three years• Served as chief brand manager for Principal and agency • Assisted Investigations Division with development of Annual Exceptions Report issued by the agency• Developed and maintained active Speaker’s Bureau with agency staff including the Principal and worked to identified opportunities for speaking engagements with corporate, civic and non-profit organizations; responsible for speech writing for the Principal and other senior staff

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Instructor for Capstone Public Relations Course for graduating seniors.

Meridian, Mississippi, United States

• Developed and managed a long-range communications plan including re-branding of the organization • Established and implemented an internal communications plan for the first time in company history • Developed and executed a crisis communication plan lasting 21 days following Hurricane Katrina • Managed local, state and federal government relations on behalf of organization

Starkville, Mississippi, United States

Instructor for Public Speaking course.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, 3.86

Master Of Science (M.S.), Public Relations