Paul Negron Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

At Manhattan Strategy Group, I support national clients with innovative communications strategies, focusing on education policy issues. I manage complex projects, oversee deliverables, ensure quality control, and foster team collaboration to achieve impactful outcomes.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Led a team of designers, digital experts, and editors within the Chief of Staff division to execute 50+ projects and events annually for an agency of 1,000 staff. Oversaw project management, quality assurance, and strategic messaging across 12 divisions. Distilled complex education data into targeted, stakeholder-specific content to improve public engagement. Led quarterly all-hands meetings, coordinated logistics and presentations to align teams. Analyzed staff data to inform strategic initiatives and launched a strategic plan newsletter that increased engagement by 40% within six months.

Washington, Dc

Led comprehensive communications strategies to advance ULC's mission, engaging library members, corporate partners, and community stakeholders. Spearheaded internal and external messaging to raise ULC’s profile with media outlets, funders, and other key audiences. Leveraged data-driven insights to craft targeted content that enhanced member engagement and public awareness. Managed all aspects of brand management and media relations, while providing direct supervision and mentorship to the communications team, including a manager, coordinator, and interns. Oversaw project management for major initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely execution across all channels.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Mentored and managed ULC team members, libraries, and partners. Built and executed monthly, weekly, and daily strategic communications campaigns and tactics to engage internal and external audiences. Represened ULC for media interviews, member conversations, partner outreach, events, and video/editorial content.

Washington D.C.

Created, supported and implemented communications initiatives and campaigns for outreach. Led social media implementation and targeted outreach to leaders, members, and partners. Coordinate public relations and served as spokesperson. Managed and developed content for weekly/monthly newsletters, blog, and website. Tracked, measured and analyzed news media mentions, website views and social media engagement.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Developed and executed strategic communications plans to raise public awareness and understanding of the DC State Board of Education’s vision and mission. Utilized data analysis to inform content creation, ensuring messaging was targeted to stakeholders and effectively communicated complex information. Leveraged project management skills to design and implement internal and external communications strategies, fostering collaboration and public engagement. Managed the SBOE website, ensuring all content was up-to-date and aligned with AP style, while overseeing updates and design changes via Drupal. Led the creation of e-newsletters, marketing materials, and press releases, ensuring timely media coverage of key events and accomplishments. Supervised communication interns and provided guidance on content development, while ensuring all public-facing materials adhered to agency standards and visual identity. Developed and implemented long-term communication goals, driving public education and enhancing the SBOE’s visibility and impact.

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Provided strategic career assessments to help motivate 180 underserved DC residents annually achieve employment goals • Supervised staff weekly to track career development training and placement goals • Established network of DC-area employers and networking contacts in medical and maintenance career sectors • Counseled trainees on writing targeted and keyword-specific resumes/cover letters • Facilitated industry-specific mock interview workshops for upcoming job interviews

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted initial career assessments for prospective students to ensure placement in the right program. • Developed and taught job readiness curriculum to 1000 unemployed and underemployed adults in DC metro area, covering soft skills, tailored resume writing, cover letter customization, interview techniques, how to search for jobs and the basics of networking. • Skilled in identifying employment barriers and customizing an individual employment plan for individuals based on goals and focused on positive motivation and reinforcement• Supervised, managed, supported and conducted performance evaluations of Job Developer and career development AmeriCorps volunteers• Liaised and delivered formal/informal presentations to local DC workforce organizations to develop mutually beneficial events/partnerships and educate agencies on programs offered at Byte Back.• Managed career development web content and wrote bi-weekly “Career Connections” newsletter with career-related blog posts and industry tips

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Remotely counseled a cohort of 300 undergraduate students, providing job search strategies and resume-writing tips• Encouraged and motivated students to enact a plan of action to achieve their career goals• Conducted mock interviews with students and provide expert feedback to instill confidence during the job application process• Developed and taught online classroom presentations administered in AdobeConnect which focus on crafting a professional resume and utilizing targeted job search techniques to seek employment in field of study• As Community Manager, implemented Social Media elements by writing career-related web content and creating YouTube videos, Twitter and Facebook posts

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Managed an Admissions staff of seven full-time employees dedicated to providing recruitment, counseling and placement services to more than 3000 international students each year• Negotiated 100 partner school agreements for university placement services, enabling international students to study English in the U.S. while securing conditional admission to U.S. universities• Managed social media content and developed website for corporate marketing division• Integrated marketing strategy overseeing $4M annual revenues for 3 South Florida centers• Designed FileMaker Pro 11 database functions to increase efficiency and organize student data

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

• Wrote, edited, proofread and produced 80 optimized travel and lifestyle articles for leading vacation ownership company's website, ColorfulPlaces.com• Managed all web content utilizing WordPress Content Management System• Implemented advanced SEO best practices in writing and deployed content to numerous top traffic sources to ColorfulPlaces.com• Composed sales support responses and corresponded via Live Web Chat with timeshare owners• Awarded “Gung Ho” achievement for excellence in the workplace as top 1% for job performance• Initiated paperless billing resulting in annual printing and postage savings of $73,000• Prompted web user interface changes resulting in 31% reduction of service inquiries over 3 years

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

• Developed and facilitated all aspects of the corporate training program for new recruiters• Organized 6 training classes for 50 new recruiters over a 9-month period• Recruited and placed traveling RN's, LPN's and Allied healthcare professionals on assignments nationwide• Exceeded working sales quota during tenure by 17%

Master'S Degree, Public Relations & Corporate Communications, 4.0

Member of Hoya Professional 30 Class of 2018, recognized for outstanding contributions to public relations industry

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications

Activities and Societies: Men's Soccer Team, General Admission Acapella ChoirRobert E. Lee Scholar, Scholar-Athlete Mentor, Dean's List.