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Richmond, Va, Us

Richmond, Va, Us

Alexandria, Virginia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Research and write various one- and two-page success stories on areas that have undergone a rebirth due to EPA’s Brownfields cleanup and revitalization program.• Develop copy and content for various bylined articles and collateral pieces, including posters, brochures, mailers, bulletins, fact sheets, flyers, letters, etc.• Research and write consumer- and partner-based Google AdWords. • Draft and edit personal and corporate biographies for various conferences and award programs.

Fairfax, Va

• Act as the lead writer for all of CGI Federal’s external marketing materials, including white papers, press releases, fact sheets, bylined articles, brochures, case studies, advertisements, company biographies, show booths, presentations, etc.• Perform final editing and branding check for all materials earmarked for external distribution.• Run the company’s awards program, from searching for opportunities to developing and submitting final packages.• Act as CGI Federal’s primary public relations contact, researching and pitching editorial calendar opportunities and helping prep executives for interviews.• Develop and oversee a reorganization strategy for CGI Federal’s marcom team to become more strategic and proactive, including leading mission and vision statement sessions with the team.

Design Outreach Strategies for the Department of Homeland Security’s Facilities Management & Engineering (FM&E) Directorate, an entity that serves as U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) chief program manager for real property, engineering, acquisition, and environmental management at more than 4,500 operational and administrative facilities nationwide.

Strategic Consulting, including communications planning and execution and strategic development of multimedia (Web site and video).

Assigned to Department of Homeland Security’s Border Patrol Facilities and Tactical Infrastructure (BPFTI) Program, a multi-billion dollar effort within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to help the Border Patrol gain and maintain effective control of our borders between the Ports of Entry through the planning, construction, and maintenance of various physical components, including fencing. - Drafted and edited significant portions of the 5-year strategic plan and annual expenditure plan.- Developed and executed a comprehensive Strategic Communications Plan and various project-specific plans.- Developed speeches and other content for written and oral presentations on behalf of senior leadership for hearings with various stakeholders and Congressional committees.- Developed copy and concept/information architecture/flow for the program’s public Web site on CBP.gov and the program’s introductory video.- Acted as the designer, editor-in-chief, and writer for the BPFTI Insider and various project-centric brochures.- Supported public outreach meetings throughout California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas through providing media strategy/buying, presentation development, and onsite support services.- Developed talking points, questions and answers, PowerPoint presentations, etc. in support of various projects.- Coordinated with the Office of the Commissioner, Office of Public Affairs, Office of Congressional Affairs and other entities to provide updates and ensure continuity in messaging.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

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