Trinity College

Howard University

Director of Communications & Media Relations at Girl Scouts of Central Maryalnd

Takoma Park, Maryland, United States

Girl Scouts of Central Maryalnd

Director of Communications & Media Relations

Responsible for developing and implementing annual communications plan and media strategy; maintaining and strengthening the organization's brand; editing and writing articles for internal and external newsletters; developing PSAs (print and broadcast) and marketing/fundraising materials. Manage the day to day operations of the communications department, including the website; supervise communications and production associate; develop relationships with media, as well as community and business organizations, to cultivate support and partnerships. Create and manage plan of work and budget for communications department.

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland

Director of Communications and Media Relations

worked with organizations and public relations firms to promote events; plan meetings and conferences; develop and implement media strategies; create fundraising/sponsorship collaterals; develop relationships with the media; design and develop publications.

2004 Walls Communications

Public Relations and Communications Consultant

Responsible for developing and implementing public relations strategies to increase awareness of the organization's mission and assist in the achievement of its goals; developed relationships with media; wrote press releases, fact sheets, talking points, Q&A's and other publications in support of the activities and programs of the association.

Manager of Production and Circulation

The Congress of National Black Churches, Inc

Director of Public Relations

Responsible for all aspects of print-buying and production management for in-house newsletters, brochures, promotional and collateral materials; established and implemented internal production time-lines and schedules to ensure accuracy and timely completion of all print jobs; negotiated pricing contracts that consistently fell under budget. Managed all Independent School magazine circulation functions including marketing, billing, renewals, fulfillment, and customer service.

Danita Terry