Director Of Communications Resume Example Warnermedia

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Professional Summary

Driven communications professional with a wide range of experience in strategic political communications and campaign management.

Work History

Director Of Communications08/2018 to 11/2018
Warnermedia – FL, State

Developed candidate messaging, branding and position statements.
Acted as press secretary - handling media questions and going on the record for print, tv and radio news organizations.
Managed the campaign's social media team, which significantly outperformed our opponents in terms of engagement and reach.

Chief Communications Officer09/2017 to 08/2018
Department Of Veterans Affairs – Joplin , MO

Managed 5 person communications team within the Governor's office
Responsible for supervising and coordinating messaging of 20+ communications staff at state agencies to secure the best possible coverage of executive and agency efforts
Developed and successfully executed strategy which drastically improved our office's relationship with local media

Communications Director09/2017 to Current
Coptic Orphans – Merrifield , VA

Oversaw entire online presence, including website copy and all social media platforms
Successfully developed and implemented short and long-term communications strategies to raise the candidate's name recognition from 7% to 84%
Successfully built and strengthened relationships with members of the media in order to secure a significant amount of positive coverage in a challenging media market for conservatives

Deputy Director Of Communications06/2016 to 09/2017
State Of Indiana – Seymour , IN

Wrote press releases, speeches, email blasts, social media posts and external communications
Created and implement external and internal communications strategies designed to promote the Governor's key initiatives
Interact daily with the communications departments of state agencies to coordinate outbound communications

Director of Development02/2016 to 06/2016
College Success Foundation Volunteers – Mount Vernon , WA

Coordinated fundraising efforts and planned public events for the center
Supervised the work of the public information officer and marketing staff to manage the communications strategy

Executive Assistant02/2015 to 02/2016
Avalara – Mcminnville , OR

Responsible for leading weekly meetings to determine priorities and events for senior staff
Special projects including assisting FDI staff with preparations for trade missions and incoming foreign delegations
Managed state aircraft use for the department

Campaign Manager08/2014 to 11/2014
Cognizant Technology Solutions – Mountlake Terrace , WA

Managed a state-wide grassroots campaign for passage of a constitutional amendment
Responsible for the daily operations of the campaign including strategy, communications, fundraising, advertising, organizing volunteers, securing media coverage, and events to raise awareness of Amendment 3
Secured 66% of the vote

Campaign Manager04/2014 to 08/2014
Cognizant Technology Solutions – Scottsdale , AZ

Managed the day to day operations of the campaign
Responsible for determining the campaign strategy, messaging, communications, organizing volunteers, event planning, and grassroots organizing
According to polling, our candidate was projected to get 19% of the vote. However, our campaign was able to grow support substantially and secured 41% of the vote on election day against a 20-year incumbent

Legislative Aide01/2012 to 04/2014
Port Of Long Beach – Long Beach , CA

Responsible for communication on behalf of the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, including mailings, drafting of the Monthly Review, email blasts to constituents and supporters, and press releases
Planned official events, town hall meetings, and job fairs
Directed constituent services, manage the office email and phone, and determined the Senator's schedule

Field Representative08/2012 to 11/2012
Honeywell – Beaverton , OR

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Bachelor of Science: Political Science2012University Of North Texas- City, State

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