Mark Carpenter Email & Phone Number

Arlington, VA, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Prepares messaging, talking points, and other executive communications.
• Identifies and amplifies public speaking, sponsorship, and other brand awareness opportunities.
• Establishes internal employee communications protocols.
• Develops and implements strategies for paid, earned, and social media campaigns.
• Manages multiple public relation agencies.

Washington, DC, US

• Managed a team of up to seven individuals and a $1.8 million budget that is responsible for member communications, earned and social media, public relations, website content and development, publications, video and.
• Promoted three times after starting out in a director level position
• Orchestrated the roll out and execution of an industry-wide language rebrand based on qualitative and quantitative research
• Pioneered a six-episode docuseries focused on innovation and workforce development opportunities in the recycled materials industry for release on streaming services such as Amazon, Roku TV, and Tubi
• Executed a digital transformation of a three-decade old association print magazine to a fully online version with increased engagement, including tripling email open and click-thru rates and increasing subscribers by.
• Directed stakeholder and public outreach for campaigns involving preventing metals theft, STEM-based K-12 curriculum, design for recycling initiatives, industry safety and certification, the benefits of recycled.

Jacksonville, FL, US

• Advised on and implemented strategic political mail plan for Romney for President.
• Coordinated messaging to ensure political mail aligned with other aspects of the campaign.
• Ensured client, designers, writers, and other vendors met established deadlines.
• Served as political copywriter.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Created and implemented earned and social media strategies for conferences, professional development programs, and the philanthropic field
• Successfully exceeded targeted attendance and financial goals for annual conference through strategic marketing plan including media partnerships
• Responsible for developing and growing social media platforms for use in member communications and marketing and increasing organization’s influence in the field
• Oversaw a team of three to assist in carrying out organization’s communication needs
• Served as a social media and public relations consultant for members
• Advised on ways members and the organization can communicate with Congress

Jacksonville, FL, US

• Developed and implement strategic direct mail plans for political candidates and organizations at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Wrote, designed, and edited direct mail, print ads, and campaign literature.
• Managed creative design team from concept stage to completion.
• Implemented strategic direct mail plans for political candidates at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Ensured clients, designers, and printers met established deadlines.

Washington, DC, US

• Served a second stint with Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18)
• Built strong media presence for Member
• Served as media contact for Congressional Natural Gas Caucus and GOP Doctors Caucus
• Formulated and implement a comprehensive earned media strategy through press releases, op-eds, and community outreach
• Designed and executed an aggressive franked mail campaign
• Produced local cable television show

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Served as the press secretary on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee under Ranking Member Susan Collins
• Prepared speeches for hearings and events
• Served as the point of contact for media on Committee issues
• Wrote issue backgrounders, press releases, and talking points
• Webmaster for Minority section of website

Washington, DC, US

• Served Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18)
• Built strong media presence for freshman Member from ground level up
• Formulated and implemented a comprehensive earned media strategy through press releases, op-eds, and community outreach
• Designed and executed an aggressive franked mail campaign
• Produced local cable television show
• Wrote weekly E-newsletter for constituents

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Developed and implemented strategy to deliver organization’s message to the media
• Established relationships with media through responding to media inquiries, providing background information, pitching stories, and scheduling or conducting interviews
• Wrote and distribute press releases, advisories, op-eds, and letters to elected officials
• Editor of quarterly newspaper and monthly newsletter

• Assisted designing a marketing strategy based upon a new organizational business plan
• Coordinated all state based media efforts
• Wrote policy papers, backgrounders, op-eds, and grassroots pieces
• Participated in message development and implementation of campaign strategy

Master Of Science, Justice; Law And Society

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science