Richard Lobb Email & Phone Number

Virginia, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The AACR is the oldest and largest scientific organization in the world focused on every aspect of high-quality, innovative cancer research. Its mission is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration. AACR is proud to be Scientific Partner of Stand Up To Cancer, the cancer advocacy and research program of the.

Washington, D.C.

As Managing Director, I ran the day-to-day operations of the Council on Biotechnology Information (CBI) and its outreach efforts to media, policy-makers, and other opinion leaders to promote the benefits and increase the acceptance of agricultural biotechnology. The job included creating and managing strategic communication initiatives that produce.

Fairfax, Virginia

Freelance journalism, copywriting, social media, sponsored content, and other.

Washington, D.C.

• Initiated in-house PR function and reported to CEO of the major trade association for the $35 billion chicken production, processing, and marketing industry. Responsible for improving the industry’s image with the.
• Appeared on “Colbert Report” (http://www.cc.com/video-clips/ra6q6v/the-colbert-report-sport-report---chicken-wing-spokesman-richard-lobb) to assure public of plentiful supply of chicken wings for Super Bowl
• Expertise as spokesperson recognized in Wall Street Journal profile.
• Featured in the movie “Food, Inc.,” advocating modern production and processing methods
• Led communications program that restored public confidence and prevented loss of sales to the poultry industry despite international epidemic of Avian Influenza (AI).
• Designed and implemented a grassroots government relations program that generated 5,000 comments on regulatory matter and helped persuade government to rework regulation

Washington, D.C.

• Promoted to vice president in Washington office of this major public relations firm.
• As head of FH/DC computer department (in addition to account responsibilities), took advantage of move to new office space to replace all computers and servers, greatly increasing efficiency and user satisfaction
• For clients American Bar Association and AARP, managed public information campaign on rights of senior citizens that generated 5,000 requests for informative kit

Mclean, Virginia

Involved in various projects at this public affairs/public relations firm, including Frank Wolf for Congress; an AIDS education program for the Medical Society of Virginia; and the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, a pro-transportation group.

Bis, Political Analysis

Journalism

Activities and Societies: Managing editor of Commonwealth Times student newspaper. First president of student chapter of Sigma Delta Chi.