Anissa Caldwell Washington

Event Coordinator at Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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Credentials

  • Active Listening: The Secret to Effective Communication
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • How to Write a Press Release
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Marketing: Copywriting for Social Media
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Social Media Stories: Creative Strategies and Tips
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2022
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Coordinator
      • Sep 2023 - Present
    • United States
    • Legislative Offices
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Legislative Assistant
      • Jul 2023 - Present
    • Director Of Communications
      • Oct 2021 - Present
    • Front Desk Manager
      • Apr 2019 - Present
    • Chief of Staff and Communications Director (Del. Bernice Mireku-North, Esq.)
      • Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

      Formed and enacted office policies and procedures to keep the Delegate, our team, and myself organized and productive. Established and grew the Delegate’s social media following, garnering an organic engagement base for a Freshman Member. Trained our Legislative Assistant and Legislative Intern on these systems, to create and foster a cohesive professional environment and professional relationships. Gathered, maintained, and updated information received from the Delegate’s committees, subcommittees, and caucuses. Oversaw the Delegate’s legislative agenda for the 2023 Legislative Session, including keeping track of original co-sponsorships/cross-filed bills with Senators and co-sponsorship requests. Maintained and update the Delegate’s nineteen (19) schedules. Fielded, responded to, and logged constituent communication. Show less

    • United States
    • Legislative Offices
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Deputy Press Secretary/Digital Director (Rep. Anthony G. Brown, Esq.)
      • Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

      I compose and manage a monthly social media overview, which begins with researching relevant observances, news stories, and legislation related to the Congressman’s platform.I draft daily original social media copy for all three of our social media platforms that is authentic to the Congressman’s public political profile.I grew the Congressman’s social media following and grew his audience based on engagement with our audiences.I identified cultural and relevant social media trends to participate in, which boosts visibility significantly.I design all original digital assets and video editing, utilizing our personalized brand guide.I collaborated with each cohort of interns on press plans, like ideating curated Instagram Story posts and Twitter.I prepare talking points, newsletters, video scripts, and speeches for the Congressman’s use in the media.I fostered each cohort of interns to support our ambitious yet realistic social media plans, ultimately encouraging independence and creativity. Show less

    • Press Assistant (Rep. Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.)
      • Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

      I composed and disseminated daily press clips to ensure a staff of sixteen (16) could make informed decisions supporting the Congresswoman’s legislative agenda.I drafted press releases, newsletters, and media pitches to media outlets weekly to secure interviews for the Congresswoman and inform her 830,000 constituents of the work she does on their behalf.I facilitated interviews and drafted the accompanying memoranda in collaboration with the legislative staff to create talking points for the Congresswoman’s reference during interviews.I strategized social media plans that include social copy, original digital content, and guidance for both internal use and for partners, to extend the Congresswoman’s reach, online presence, and national profile.I panned, organized, and executed D.C. and district events.I submitted constituent communication and written correspondence into cataloged casework intake forms with Google Docs. Show less

    • Press Fellow (Rep. Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.)
      • Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

      I composed and disseminated daily press clips to ensure a staff of sixteen (16) could make informed decisions supporting the Congresswoman’s legislative agenda.I drafted press releases, newsletters, and media pitches to media outlets weekly to secure interviews for the Congresswoman and inform her 830,000 constituents of the work she does on their behalf.I facilitated interviews and drafted the accompanying memoranda in collaboration with the legislative staff to create talking points for the Congresswoman’s reference during interviews.I strategized social media plans that include social copy, original digital content, and guidance for both internal use and for partners, to extend the Congresswoman’s reach, online presence, and national profile.I planned, organized, and executed D.C. and district events.I submitted constituent communication and written correspondence into cataloged casework intake forms with Google Docs. Show less

    • Committee Analyst (Senate President William C. Ferguson, IV)
      • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

      I attended daily committee bill hearings, bill briefings, and voting sessions to take detailed notes. I transformed complex, technical information from hearings into concise, digestible daily reports to summarize the Finance Committee’s results for the Senate President. I analyzed the fiscal notes of 100+ proposed bills to assist the Senate President with determining the financial feasibility of proposed legislation. I conducted background research on individuals of interest for the Office of the Governor’s Executive Nominations. Show less

    • Director of Communications, Marketing, and Guest Satisfaction
      • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

      I was responsible for maintaining guest satisfaction by ensuring that all guests were enjoying and receiving the best service. I was responsible for maintaining guest satisfaction by ensuring that all guests were enjoying and receiving the best service.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Associate Publicist
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

      I successfully executed a 10-week marketing campaign designed to increase membership and awareness of a newly implemented social program called Benny’s Cub Club. Ultimately, increased membership by 15 new members, exceeding the campaign goal of 10 new members by 150%. I successfully executed a 10-week marketing campaign designed to increase membership and awareness of a newly implemented social program called Benny’s Cub Club. Ultimately, increased membership by 15 new members, exceeding the campaign goal of 10 new members by 150%.

    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Relations Intern
      • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

      I learned quite a lot from the veteran publicists, while at The Chamber Group. Some of my biggest responsibilities and task included: •Composing and updating press reports on a daily basis to ensure the Principal Publicist and select clients were able to quantify how often a particular story ran. •Producing press releases, media alerts, and pitches to media outlets to garner favorable exposure for select clients. •Measuring the success of those pitches by creating timely media outlet round-ups, which outlined successful press hits and their insights. •Curating and executing special events such as album releases, award shows, concerts, fashion showcases for select clients. Show less

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Hooters Girl
      • May 2013 - Aug 2015

      I am very grateful for the time I worked with Hooters of America. This was my first customer service, hospitality experience. I briefly worked for the Original Hooters organization, which is separate from Hooters of America. Server, bartender, and Corporate Trainer. I am very grateful for the time I worked with Hooters of America. This was my first customer service, hospitality experience. I briefly worked for the Original Hooters organization, which is separate from Hooters of America. Server, bartender, and Corporate Trainer.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Runway Rep
      • Jul 2012 - Mar 2014

      First and foremost, I was one of the first HBCU students to bring the Runway Rep intership programs to their campus, and was the first student to bring this program to my campus. As the Team Manager, I was accountable for increasing the team by four members, managing our team while, overseeing and assisting the other Runway Reps with member and customer referrals. • I accomplished securing future customers by way of strategic social events, social media initiatives and campus outreach/interaction. Namely: -Charity bake sale. Raised $250. • I planned and executing creative and dynamic events like campus fashion shows to take the brand and the Runway Rep program to the next level. Show less

Education

  • Bowie State University
    Master of Arts - MA, Organizational Communications
  • Morgan State University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Relations, Advertising, and Media Sales
  • Murry Bergtraum High School for Business and Careers
    High School, Pre-Law Studies

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