Leigh Warren

Experience

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  U.S. Department of State

  Jan 1993 - Dec 1994

  Advocated value of the Summit's trade expansion goals with Congressional AidesDeveloped policies for the trade expansion working group Coordinated with Congressional Aides in organizing and implementing the public affairs campaign to obtain passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Tracked U.S.-Mexican trade development to build support for passage of NAFTAPrepared briefing materials for State and Commerce Department officials and Members of Congress Assisted Economic Officer with issues relating to the North American Free Trade Agreement Served as liaison for the United States Labor Counselor in Mexico CityWrote fact sheets on Mexican labor history and practice

  • Congressional Liaison

    Jan 1994 - Dec 1994

  • Congressional Liaison

    Sept 1993 - Dec 1993

  • Intern

    Jan 1993 - Aug 1993
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  AT&T

  Apr 1995 - May 1999

  Washington/Baltimore Market • Represented AT&T Wireless to the public – at community associations, at local government municipalities, and at industry chamber events• Implemented and managed all AT&T Wireless community programs and initiatives including: AT&T Safe Schools and AT&T Cares – employee volunteerism program• Evaluated and created reports on impact of community engagement initiatives• Wrote media content concerning all AT&T Wireless issues Pitched AT&T Wireless business initiatives, community programs, and store openings • Developed relationships with area schools and nonprofit organizations• Obtained government and community approval for wireless antenna site proposals Show less • Advocated AT&T positions on settlements reform with Latin American regulators • Identified business opportunities for AT&T in Latin America• Represented AT&T Wireless Services and AT&T VoiceSpan in international regulatory organizations such as CITEL (the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission), the ITU (International Telecommunications Union), and APEC (the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) • Organized the Information Seminar of the 1996 World Telecommunication Policy Forum on Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite in Geneva, Switzerland• Planned the first Seminar on Value Added Services in the Western Hemisphere in Miami, Florida Show less

  • Manager, Coporate Social Responsibility/Public Affairs

    Jun 1997 - May 1999

  • Manager, International Public Affairs

    Apr 1995 - Jun 1997
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  T-Mobile USA

  Apr 2006 - Dec 2006

  Consultant, Corporate Social Responsibility

  • Worked on the development and implementation of T-Mobile’s community engagement initiative -- “T-Mobile Huddle Up” -- the company’s contribution to improve and support afterschool programs in under-served areas• Collaborated with business units to create T-Mobile’s Employee Volunteerism Program which provided 8 hours of paid time to volunteer for an afterschool program • Wrote content for T-Mobile’s first Employee Volunteerism Policy and Guidebook – a resource for employees which explains the different ways to be paid for volunteering in their community• Conducted all internal communications concerning Huddle Up Show less

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  Elder and Adult Day Services

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2010

  Manager, Community Relations

  • Represented EADS (a non profit organization which provides health services to frail seniors and Medicaid supported adults) in the community• Developed and implemented the organization’s strategic public relations and marketing plan• Pursued and maintained relationships with key stakeholders such as senior care companies and other community organizations with the goal of increasing referrals• Created content for all public communications – press releases, monthly email Newsletter, Facebook page, organization’s blog Show less

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  Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2021

  Coordinator, Community Relations and Special Projects

  • Wrote and implemented community outreach plan for Guiding Lights – a nonprofit dedicated to supporting caregivers by providing education and connection to resources.• Developed and maintained community partnerships to plan and execute awareness programs and events• Created and delivered presentations to the public on resources for elderly or chronically ill adults • Provided education programs (Dementia training) for caregivers• Planned and executed community service projects to help under-served, isolated, and/or chronically ill seniors Show less

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  Triangle Community Engagement

  Apr 2021 - now

  Founder

  Triangle Community Engagement is a corporate responsibility organization dedicated to helping companies contribute to their communities through employee giving and volunteerism. We offer strategy development, program planning and management, and message creation/communications. Current and recent client projects include: • community outreach strategy development; • employee volunteerism planning and implementation, • social and traditional media content creation and distribution. Please contact me if you know of any small or medium size companies wanting to plan employee engagement/volunteering events (one-time projects or ongoing programs). https://www.trianglecommunityengagement.com Show less

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  North Carolina Education Lottery

  Nov 2022 - now

  Corporate Social Responsibility Manager