President, Albright Strategies, LLC
(6 years, 6 months)
- Public affairs firm specializing in advocacy, marketing and public relations, and event planning.
- Emphasis on verbal and written communication, relationships, new media strategies, and personal outreach.
- Diverse list of clients in the hospitality and entertainment industry.
- Worked pro bono for non-profits and charitable organizations.
- Trained and managed team of administrative assistants.
National Press Advance, Obama for America
(1 month)
- Media relations and logistics for local and traveling press.
- Publicized and built crowds for twice-weekly political events.
National Press Advance, Hillary Clinton for President
(8 months)
- Media relations and logistics for local and traveling press.
- Publicized and built crowds for twice-weekly political events.
- Selected and prepared sites nationwide for candidate’s public appearances.
- Coordinated and oversaw candidate’s availability to the media.
Executive Director, U.S. Internet Council
(2 years, 8 months)
- Managed non-profit trade association promoting the growth and expansion of the world wide web.
- Marketed USIC products and services to members and potential members.
- Solicited press coverage and organized press conferences introducing new USIC products, such as the annual “State of the Internet” report.
- Oversaw fundraising and membership development.
Director of Public Relations
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
(2 years, 2 months)
- Wrote press releases, speeches, and Congressional testimony on behalf of active consumer non-profit.
- Worked with local, national and trade media to promote the interests of State regulators.
- Addressed annual convention regarding advocacy efforts.
- Planned and organized twice-yearly stakeholders meeting.
- Initiated, designed and implemented NARUC’s first grassroots Congressional relations program.
Deputy Press Secretary, U.S. Representative Earl F. Hilliard
(1 year, 4 months)
- Drafted speeches, op-ed pieces, press releases, correspondence, position papers, and briefing materials for active Member of Congress.
- Staffed Member’s press availabilies and personal appearances.
- Arranged interviews and generated positive news items.
Media Relations Intern. U.S. Chamber of Commerce
(2 months)
- Wrote press releases and radio scripts.
- Staffed Congressional hearings and helped prepare Congressional testimony