Patrice Benjamin-Ford

Patrice Benjamin-Ford

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Communications Strategist

  • Education

    • Archbishop Carroll High School

      1999 - 2003
      High School Diploma
    • Mount Saint Mary's College

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English/Language Arts Teacher Education

      Activities and Societies: Black Student Union (President), Gospel Choir, The Mountain Echo- School Newspaper, Center for Student Diversity

    • American University

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Strategic Communication
  • Experience

    • Creativo Inc.

      Apr 2010 - Jan 2016
      Project Manager

      Developed strategies to build stronger brands using market research and analysis, collaboration with development and production teams, and communication with decision-makers and stakeholders.

    • American University

      Jun 2015 - Dec 2016
      Communications Specialist

      Developed strategic communication plans to engage with faculty/staff, partner institutions, and prospective students. Guided the development of digital and print publications to increase brand awareness and engagement.

    • Grunley Construction Company, Inc.

      Jan 2017 - now

      As Grunley's Director of Communications, I lead internal and external communications, including social media, public relations, and marketing campaigns while ensuring consistency in messaging and branding across all communication channels. Develop and implement internal and external communications plans for public relations, website, and social media in support of Grunley's brand, marketing and corporate communications goals.

      • Director of Communications

        Oct 2024 - now
      • Senior Communications Manager

        Jan 2017 - Oct 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Standard Teaching Professional 1

      Maryland State Department of Education
      Jan 2010