ERIC CHRISTOPHER WEBB1133 Wicomico Street * Baltimore, MD 21230 * (443) 740-6899 *

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MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONSLincoln University, Lincoln University, PA (2012 – Present)

Prior to hiring of Associate Vice President for External Relations, Marketing & Communications (from 2012 – 2014):

For first two years, supervised staff for three departments (Communications & P.R., Media Production Center & Sports Information) as well as served as primary media spokesperson prior to appointment of Associate Vice President for External Relations, Marketing & Communications

For first two years, conceptualized and led comprehensive university website redesign and redevelopment efforts

In first year, oversaw and completed planning and implementation of comprehensive university marketing and rebranding effort, including data collection and surveying, university name revision, development of new corporate and athletics marks, new brand identity statement/slogan, new satellite campus naming protocols

In first year, established multiple, coordinated social media platforms (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Youtube) and effectively implemented and now utilize social media and media management tools (e.g. Meltwater, Vocus, Hootsuite, etc.)

In first year, redeveloped and redesigned the biannual university magazine and quarterly university newsletter; also resuming regular publication

From 2013-2014, developed and implemented media component of $10 million endowment campaign

Oversaw a $1.5M communications operations, equipment and advertising budgetCurrently (from 2014 – Present) Coordinate and advise leadership and key stakeholders of media strategy Oversee and manage two communications staff members Oversee and coordinated the development and publication of the university’s magazine

and newsletter Write hundreds of speeches, fact sheets, press releases, VNR scripts, talking points, and

op-eds and letters-to-the-editor; as well as secured top placement for key stakeholder op-eds and letters-to-the-editor

Secure earned media coverage Proactively direct and manage crisis communications

FOUNDER/SENIOR FELLOW/CONSULTANTThe Khepera Center for Expression & Social Change, Mitchellville, MD (2006 – Present)

Develop and teach academic and social change educational curriculum, content, programming and trainings for schools, colleges, and other institutions, and its professionals

Write articles, presentations, grant proposals, bios for non-profit institutions, businesses, schools and individuals

Secure earned media coverage Lead workshops and trainings Serve as a facilitator, presenter or keynote speaker at a myriad of national, regional and

local conferences and events Develop and implement media campaigns on drug abuse and HIV/AIDS awareness, etc.

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER FOR ADVOCACYThe American Heart Association, Office of Media Advocacy, Washington, D.C. (2000 – 2002)

Wrote hundreds of speeches, fact sheets, press releases, VNR scripts, talking points, and op-eds and letters-to-the-editor; as well as secured top placement for key stakeholder op-eds and letters-to-the-editor

Served as media spokesperson

Led and coordinated media advocacy strategy on FDA tobacco regulation for the nation’s largest public health nonprofit in conjunction with affiliated national public health groups

CONSULTANTThe Souls Group, Inc., Bowie, MD (1995-2005)

Wrote and distributed nationally-syndicated, Soul Searching, column on issues of race and popular culture

Served as a facilitator, presenter or keynote speaker at a myriad of national, regional and local conferences and events

Wrote press releases and artistic bios as well as developed and implemented marketing strategies;

WASHINGTON NEWS CORRESPONDENTThomson Newspapers, Washington Bureau, Washington, DC (1993 – 1995)

Provided news coverage of politics and public policy issues for 10 Thomson-owned newspapers; including federal prisons, coal and seafood issue beats

Awarded Minority Conference Fellowship from Investigative Reporters & Editors, Inc., Miami, FL for reporting coverage; and awarded Paul Miller Washington Reporting Program Fellowship for reporting coverage from The Freedom Forum, Arlington, VA

REPORTERTribune Chronicle, Thomson Newspapers (1992 -1993)

Provided general assignment coverage of the city of Warren, including police, city government, courts and features

Received Associated Press Regional Award for team coverage: Nepotism in Local Governments, 1993

Received (2) Thomson Awards of Excellence for team coverage: Racism project, 1993; Nepotism in Local Government, 1993

FREELANCE REPORTERThe Pittsburgh Press (PA), The New Informer (PA), The Vineland News Journal (NJ), Cincinnati Enquirer and North Hills News record (PA), Info Tech Reporter (DC) (1988-1992)

Previous teaching experience includes:

ENGLISH TEACHER, City Lights, DCPCS, Washington, DC (2006 – 2007)

CULTURE, MEDIAARTS & HUMANITIES PATHWAY LEADER/TEACHER, New School for Enterprise & Development DCPCS (2004 – 2006)

ADJUNCT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH, Prince George’s Community College, Largo MD (2003 – 2006)

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, Community-Based Classroom, PGCPS, Lanham, MD (1998 – 2000)

ENGLISH/JOURNALISM TEACHER, Bowie High School, Bowie, MD (1996 – 2000)

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, Alternative Learning Institute, Philadelphia, PA (1994 – 2000)

EDUCATION

Harvard University, The Graduate School of Education; John F. Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, MA, Institute on Media and American Democracy, Professional Certificate, 1998

Harvard University, The Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA, Institute on Writing, Reading and Civic Education, Professional Certificate, 1997

Howard University, The School of Education, Washington, DCMasters of Education Candidate (Attended 1996-1997)

Ohio University, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Midwest Newspaper Workshop for Minorities, Professional Certificate, 1991

Lincoln University, Lincoln University, PALincoln–Temple Journalism ProgramBachelor of Science: English/Journalism, 5/1991

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

2013 – Present Board of Directors, Co-Chair, Mktg. & Comm., Neighborhood Services Center2006 – 2008 Chartering Board of Directors, National Association of Black Writers2003 - 2007 Board of Directors/President, Literacy Council of Prince George’s County, MD

1997 - 2000 Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area1997 - 1999 President, Prince George’s County Council, BBBSNCA1997 - 1999 Board of Directors, Pi Upsilon Lambda Educational Foundation, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.1994 – Present Research Board of Advisors, American Biographical Institute