Supriya Christopher Email & Phone Number

United States

Oversee public and media relations for Savannah, Georgia’s hospitality and tourism industry. Welcome people from all over the country and the world to come and Visit Savannah!

United States

Tyson's Corner, VA And Norfolk, VA

• Provided executive level strategic communication, thought leadership, marketing planning and vision development.
• Worked directly with Congressional Members and their senior staff to discuss advocacy issues for clients ranging from defense, to information technology, to social issues.
• Managed media and government relations responsibilities for six billion dollar US Army reconstruction of Fort Belvoir Army Post.
• Lobbied for the successful passage of the US India Peaceful Cooperation Act which opened extensive commerce between the two nations.(While Exec. Dir. of USINPAC)
• Developed and monitored communication strategies to strengthen and build profiles and profits for client organizations utilizing consumer insight and communication strategies. Assisted clients to identify improvement.
• Maintained extremely high ethical standards in working with both government entities and private sector clients.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Won 45% of the vote in a fiercely contested district.Endorsed by the Virginia Education Association, the AFL-CIO and Tidewater Labor Council, The Virginia State Firefighters, The League of Conservation Voters, and the Asian American Action Fund.Created tremendous outreach from Hampton Roads to Northern Virginia.

Served as VBTV news anchor and reporter for Newscan program, highlighting the week’s top city stories.Coordinated with VBTV staff to create departmental videos and served as on air host.Ensured ethical standards were met regarding on air stories concerning local government.

Developed public relations strategic planning concerning city- wide projects; served as spokesperson on issues relevant to Department’s needs. Conducted day-to-day contact with the media; wrote press releases, coordinated departmental media coverage, purchased advertising, created video to enhance image.Editor of customer newsletter called Pipeline..

Developed strategic media plans for exhibitions.Editor-in Chief and producer of museum’s quarterly magazine.Purchased and placed media buys.Planned and lead media tours for exhibition openings.Created museum literature such as exhibition magazines, style manual, newsletters, and calendars.

Field reported on top-breaking news stories relative to each day's events; topic ranged from politics to community news to religious affairs to education and healthcare.Wrote, edited and produced packages for newscasts according to deadlines.Conducted thorough interviews and attended events to get the best and most possible information about a.

USA TODAY/Gannett Corp.Used wire services and on location reporting to prepare and broadcast stories in national, international, sports and business news according to deadlines.Conducted in depth interviews with key political and social figures including ambassadors, members of Congress, CEO’s, and sports figures.

Master Of Arts Degree, Writing; Media Studies/Cultural Criticism

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications

Activities and Societies: Army R.O.T.C, Airborne Paratrooper Training (Ft. Benning, GA), Commissioned 2LT-1992, Signal Corp Officer (SOBC.