Teyanna Braxton

Experience

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  The ONE Campaign

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  CEO Team Intern

  • Draft and research initial briefing documents on external events for the CEO and board members• Assist with drafting initial planning documents for projects and events.• Research, flag and maintain a list of relevant news clippings (focused on ONE’s work, the CEO’scontacts, and the board).• Maintain and update various tracking documents on project ROI’s, key relationships, and media.• Updating the internal global calendar and CEO’s strategic calendar with key dates and campaigns• Develop the Bi-Weekly ONE Digest in partnership with global colleagues.• Assist with copy-editing internal and external documents.• Assist with administrative tasks such as meeting notes, creating briefing templates, and preparing calender invites. Show less

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  VA 7th Dems

  Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

  Campaign Intern

  • Devised data collection processes and procedures, including surveys, polls, and questionnaires.• Promoted Derek Kitts's campaign for Virginia delegate directly to voters across the Southwest 7th district region via door-to-door community relations and phone registration.• Exceeded signature and voter registration targets by 200 over 2 Months.• Connected with donors to solidify partnerships, build support, and garner publicity for key messages.

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  AL Media Strategy

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Marketing Intern

  • Produced monthly political trend reports, furnishing comprehensive analyses of emerging political trends and potential risks tailored to progressive campaign clients.• Gathered and translated data into various communication materials, including talking points, graphs, social media posts, and research reports.• Developed and executed a successful influencer social media campaign for various political candidates; which averaged 4,000 impressions per post on Instagram.

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  Women Business Collaborative

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2023

  Assistant Event Coordinator

  • Provided administrative support and updated customer relationship management system (CRM) to track leads, interactions, and relationships. • Created one-pagers, sponsor decks, briefs, and program documentation utilizing policy research. • Assisted in program coordination for projects working with internal teams, support staff, and task managers.

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  Blacksburg Police Department

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Public Relations Intern

  • Managed social media presence and tailored messages to key publics. • Translated data into various communication materials, including talking points, graphs, social media posts, and written reports. • Developed a comprehensive media outreach kit comprising media pitches, speeches, backgrounders, releases, fact sheets, and advisories, while executing a successful PR campaign to raise ridesharing awareness by 25%.

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  Global Situation Room, Inc.

  Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Collaborate with account managers on a weekly basis, facilitating various tasks such as crafting client agendas, capturing meeting minutes, and furnishing actionable items for both clients and GSR teams.• Aid in the implementation of proactive and reactive media strategies under the guidance of account managers, spanning multiple client portfolios. Responsibilities include compiling media databases, drafting and dispatching pitches, and monitoring outreach efforts alongside result analysis.• Produce insightful media monitoring reports on a weekly basis, featuring comprehensive summaries and analytical insights tailored to client needs.• Support in the planning and execution of client and GSR events, encompassing tasks such as invitation creation and distribution, vendor liaison, and preparation of relevant materials like name tags. Show less • Assisting President Obama’s former Director Brett Bruen by crafting a detailed 20-page research brief analyzing the geopolitical dynamics between China and the US; which offered crucial insights for a counter-crisis seminar. • Developing and executing effective earned media strategies for clients in the responsible consumption, technology, and child welfare sectors. Successfully securing media coverage in prominent outlets such as AP, The Washington Post, and CNN.• Effectively organized the team and streamlined communication across multiple projects.• Increased social media engagement via Linkedin by 5% and Twitter (X) by 6% in Q3 - 4 2023. Show less

  • Communications Assistant

    Apr 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Communications Fellow

    Aug 2023 - Apr 2024