Griffin Miller Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Health Communications Specialist for CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Coordinates and drafts audio and visual projects for CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control’s (DCPC) four branches including videos on survivor stories, sun safety, division conferences or annual meetings, and the latest research from DCPC subject matter experts (SMEs).Tracks and manages DCPC creative service requests such as logo use and development, video productions, graphic and image requests, and other creative materials. Works with DCPC branches to ensure their creative service project needs are communicated appropriately to our graphics team during product development and adhere to 508 compliance standards.Works collaboratively with client forecasting portal manager to ensure that calendar is updated to reflect current communication priorities and attends bi-weekly forecasting reporting meetings.Manages and provides written content for the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) blog The Topic is Cancer. Responds to comments from the public posted on various blog posts. Manages blog schedule and identifies potential blog post opportunities based around DCPC observances. Coordinates regularly with the social media lead on blog promotions.Project lead for the annual DCPC Community Magazine. Successfully managed the production, drafting, clearance, and release of two 125-page magazines featuring articles on DCPC employees, program highlights, and DCPC Director welcome letters. Manages and tracks approximately 150 DCPC CDC Info escalated requests every year. Routinely works with DCPC subject matter experts to craft appropriate responses in a timely manner. Manages functional box for CDC Info requests and serves as the liaison between CDC Info and the division. Routinely reviews and submits written materials for CDC clearance including blog posts, graphics, videos, and prepared responses for CDC Info requests.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Served as the lead Emergency Operations Center (EOC) FOIA Coordinator for the CDC COVID-19 Response. Coordinated hundreds of FOIA requests that CDC received regarding COVID-19 and COVID-19 related issues. Successfully reduced the number of outstanding EOC FOIA requests from 90 to 20 during the first two months in this position.Reviewed incoming EOC FOIA requests and identified task forces for appropriate and timely responses. Organized and updated the comprehensive FOIA request tracker on the EOC Policy Unit SharePoint site to ensure that all FOIA requests were tracked.Created bi-weekly reports for all EOC task forces outlining their outstanding FOIA requests. Performed final records review of redacted FOIA requests before they were submitted back to the requesters.Met regularly with various EOC task forces to resolve issues or concerns and discuss ways to properly identify responsive records. Regularly updated the EOC Policy Unit Lead and FOIA Office Director on EOC FOIA requests.

Atlanta, Georgia

- Coordinated speech and media opportunities for CDC Director Robert Redfield and CDC Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat as a part of the Strategic Communications Team in the Office of the Associate Director for Communication (OADC).- Worked with the chief speechwriter to ensure that speeches accurately reflect the CDC director’s vision. Focused on CDC’s main priorities, including COVID-19, the Opioid Overdose Epidemic, e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI), and Ending HIV in America.- Assisted speechwriters and press officers with writing talking points for CDC Director and Principal Deputy Director, taking the lead as needed.- Gathered accurate and timely data from various CDC Centers, Institutes, and Offices for use in speech and media opportunities.- Created daily COVID-19 Media Analysis Reports for News Media Branch Chief.- Coordinated with CDC COVID-19 response to receive latest data on COVID-19 for use in communication materials.- Tracked all speech and media requests for CDC Director and Principal Deputy Director through completion.- Wrote articles for CDC’s internal site, CDC Connects, including coverage of the 2019 Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) CDC Health Journalism fellowship and other events.- Drafted press release on CDC funding for tribal nations, consortia, and organizations to address COVID-19 as well as highlight COVID-19 health disparities for American Indian and Alaska Native populations.- Met CDC leadership’s need for accurate and timely status updates by creating and maintaining speech and media tracking tables for CDC Director and Principal Deputy Director.- Attended and recorded action items from the CDC Director’s communications meetings, CDC Principal Deputy Director communications meetings, and CDC Director speech meetings.- Completed readouts of CDC principal’s senate or congressional hearings and CDC telebriefings for OADC leadership.

Smyrna, Georgia

- Set up the official Instagram accounts for the City of Smyrna, GA and Smyrna City Council.- Created the official YouTube channel for the City of Smyrna, GA that includes videos City events and public service announcements. - Planned and managed city events such as Smyrna's Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, State of the City Address and Smyrna's Summer Concert Series.- Managed and monitored the official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts for the City of Smyrna, GA.- Wrote content for the 2018 City of Smyrna Newsletter which was published September 2018.

Smyrna, Ga

- Assists in planning, organizing, and the coordination of special events/activities: researches and secures vendors and service providers for each event. Assists with and provides direction to city personnel, volunteers, and other event staff during event setup, take-down, and clean-up; and provides support to city personnel during the event. - Serves as a liaison between the City of Smyrna, GA and event sponsors and vendors: procures new sponsors and/or vendors for City events.- Assists with the development, research, writing, editing, layout, and production of various reports and communications materials, including articles, reports, brochures, press releases, newsletters, and other City publications-Updates and maintains content to the City of Smyrna's official website(s), information channels, or other media.-Writes and edits copy; develops text and content for official social media accounts; works with personnel in city departments for story, content, and press release ideas; takes photos and coordinates utilization of photographs to accompany news articles, press releases, internal releases, newsletters, or other publications; designs simple graphics to accompany print and electronic material. - Assists with the coordination of media relations activities and provides information to the public regarding City government as directed. - Communicates with other departments, the public and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information or resolve problems; responds to requests for service or assistance.- Performs clerical and administrative tasks in support of departmental operations: copies, files, types, and processes various forms and documentation.

Kennesaw, Ga

- Planned and organized fundraising events for the KSU PRSSA including a KSU student headshot event, PRSSA T-shirt fundraiser and a series of content marketing sessions for PRSSA members.- Collected and managed all fundraising contributions made to the KSU PRSSA.

Kennesaw, Ga

- Developed a public relations campaign for the DeKalb Entertainment Commission's Music and Gaming Initiative as a part of a senior public relations capstone course.- Conducted primary and secondary research, developed public relations strategies and tactics, wrote press releases, constructed media lists and designed infographics in an effort to increase awareness of the DeKalb Music and Gaming Initiative to national music and gaming production companies.

Kennesaw, Ga

- Assisted instructors and administration during Kennesaw State University's Summer University at the College of Continuing Education and Professional Development.- Managed and organized Summer University students during their scheduled programs.- Built trusting relationships with parents of attendee's and staff.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Public Relations, Senior

Activities and Societies: Kennesaw State University Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

Education record

Activities and Societies: Active Minds (Georgia Southern University)