Sydney Lewis

Experience

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  M320 Consulting

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Public Relations Intern

  - Worked on the branding and strategy team for the marketing portion of the 2016 National Black MBA Conference.- Analyzed conference surveys from the previous year and strategized ways to increase participation, create an influx of registration and promote sponsorship.

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  Quintessential, LLC.

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Branding Intern

  - Built followings and content on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.- Worked event production and guest services for inaugural 5-Part speaker series entitled “Hospitality and Retail in the New Atlanta: Socio-Economic Equity and the Entry Points for Success”. -Duties included corresponding with panelists, editing guest-lists, invitation distribution, creating visuals, and creating engaging social media content during the events.

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  Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA)

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Events Intern

  - Responsible for the solicitation of over one hundred donors for the inaugural Glitter Gala.- Drafted and distributed formal donation solicitation letters followed by correspondence with prospective donors and the actual procurement of the items.

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Press Intern

  - Completed day to day administrative duties in the office of 12th District of North Carolina representative Congresswoman Alma Adams. - Duties included correspondence with constituents, answering phone calls, compiling press clips of the Congresswoman and the district, updating press lists and assisting Legislative Aides.

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  Planned Parenthood Federation of America

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Federal Advocacy Media Intern

  - Worked closely with the advocacy media team in the elevation of the organization, patients, and spokespeople in relation to proposed Title X gag rule and #SaveSCOTUS fight. - Duties included drafting press releases and media advisories as well as drafting additional correspondence with members of the press. - Responsible for the daily monitoring of news clips, staffing press events, and compiling reporter media lists. - Organized and reviewed over 250,000 comments submitted to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on the Title X gag rule and then effectively elevated Planned Parenthood patient narratives. - Worked as a coordinated electoral intern which involved the tracking of press materials for Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorsed political campaigns. Show less

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  Precision Strategies

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Communications Intern

  - Assisted in day-to-day management of client accounts performing administrative duties on behalf of the communications team- Built and maintained media lists for various clients using Muck Rack- Conducted analytical background research for clients and presenting briefings to partners- Compiled daily client press clips to be distributed internally and externally- Monitored ongoing current events including House and Senate committee hearings - Pitched client driven narratives to journalists Show less

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  House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

  May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Press Intern

  Majority Staff under Chairman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD-07)- Provided media relations support in a fast-paced environment under thesupervision of the Deputy Press Secretary.- Managed distribution of opening statements and witness hearing testimoniesdirectly to the press during hearings and staffing the press area.- Compiled daily broadcast, online and print press clips including real-timecoverage on high profile hearings and internal committee correspondence tobe distributed directly to the majority staff and the Chairman.- Organized, managed and built the Committee’s press lists and press inquiryinbox including direct interaction with members of the press.- Followed and summarized press coverage on assigned focus issues includingfamily separation policies and Committee executive branch investigations. Show less

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  CapComm Lab

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Account Executive

  CapComm Lab is a Howard University student-run integrated public relations and advertising agency focusing on non-profit and governmental clients. - Managed a small team in the creation and implementation of an integrated strategic communications plan for the promotion of the upcoming March on Washington Film Festival and its student-based scholarship opportunities.

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  Fenton

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2020

  Account Coordinator

  - Led client project management and provided media relations support on five varying accounts ranging from voting rights, political advocacy, healthcare, COVID-19 rapid response and racial equity.- Coordinated client calls, managed internal and external databases, compiled monthly activities reports, scheduled media interviews and fielded media requests.- Drafted opinion editorials, social copy, media advisories, press releases, talking points, monitoring reports and interview briefing documents for clients.- As part of account teams, pitched client narratives with placements in both national and local outlets including LinkedIn Editor's #BusinessUnusual, CNN, and The Guardian Show less

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  Edelman

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

  - Supported on average six accounts, including financial technology, banking, private equity, ESG advisory, economic policy, executive visibility and corporate affairs for financial services clients.- Managed research projects to provide clients timely recommendations, including media audits, benchmarking exercises, post-announcement analyses, and materiality assessments.- Developed client deliverables, including corporate award and executive summaries, media lists, press releases, and internal communications correspondence.- Assisted in the ideation, content development, and media relations strategy for corporate brand- owned thought leadership and IP campaigns. Show less

  • Account Executive, Financial Policy & Public Affairs

    Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Assistant Account Executive, Financial Policy & Public Affairs

    Sept 2020 - Oct 2021
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  Stash

  Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

  Communications Associate

  Supported internal and external communications functions to achieve greater brand awareness and define employer and executive messaging. Responsibilities included: - Cross functional project management to contribute to team, department, and company-wide OKRs.- Leading production and communication for regular company-wide events. - Conducting and analyzing primary behavioral economics research to contribute to data-driven storytelling. - Developing core communications deliverables including talking points and speaker biographies for spokespeople, press releases, cross-functional communications plans, blog posts, and regular Slack communication.- Leveraged previous corporate communications experience to help build executive visibility and thought leadership strategy and positioning through identifying earned and sponsored opportunities. Show less

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  U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

  Jan 2023 - now

  My role at the Foundation is uniquely positioned to advance our education, workforce, and small business resilience portfolios through traditional PR and digital marketing, as well as leading development of our thought leadership and subject matter expert (SME) visibility strategies. - Contributes articles regularly (5+/quarterly) to the Foundation website including profiles on key business leaders, program impact storytelling, and issue area deep dives. Includes review and publication of external contributions and serving as a communications liaison on behalf of the Foundation. - Spearhead content development for the Foundation's monthly newsletter, The Connector, reaching thousands of business professionals and leaders globally. - Support crisis communications response for the disaster response and global resilience portfolio. - Develop project and management tools and processes to enhance team and cross-functional productivity.- Drive thought leadership and executive visibility strategy and messaging to ensure the Foundation is positioned as an innovator, convener and leader. (See Skills-Based Hiring campaign)- Develop comprehensive marketing plans for signature events, industry convenings, and co-branded events including website design, content development, and email marketing.- Enhances media engagement strategies by crafting compelling pitches, refining messaging frameworks, and pinpointing key media targets.- Evaluate and measure communications impact through goal setting and data-driven strategy. - Manage interns on a semester basis to ensure professional development and engagement. Show less - Coordinate communication and marketing for key events and initiatives like the International Women's Day Forum and Corporate Citizenship Conference, employing comprehensive communication plans and managing speaker engagements.- Spearhead the creation and dissemination of case studies and research to establish the Foundation as a thought leader, while coordinating with event teams to boost engagement for multiple event formats through targeted email marketing.- Guide the editorial strategy for the Foundation's blog and newsletters, curating content on critical issues such as childcare and diversity, and ensuring reach to a broad spectrum of business stakeholders. Show less

  • Associate Manager, Communications

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Senior Coordinator, Communications

    Jan 2023 - Mar 2024