Director Management
Resume:
Gerry Fritz
**********@*****.*** http://www.linkedin.com/pub/gerry-fritz/12/566/70
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Energetic public relations professional with extensive congressional, broadcast media and trade
association experience. Proactive, well-organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to set
priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Numerous accomplishments in
developing comprehensive communication strategies. Trusted communications advisor to senior
management and volunteer leadership. Deep knowledge of social media tools and technologies
with a track record of creating and implementing successful social media programs. Excellent
writing skills and successful at comprehending complex policy and legislative issues and
communicating them to diverse audiences. Ability to effectively mentor and manage staff.
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Public Relations Strategic Communications
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Digital and Social Media Brand and Corporate Marketing
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Crisis Communications Community and Media Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS INC., ARLINGTON, VA.
National trade association representing commercial and industrial construction contractors
Director of Communications 2007 – 2013
• Designed and implemented comprehensive strategic public relations campaigns on
legislative, regulatory and construction industry issues.
• Led public relations campaign in opposition to proposed congressional “Card
Check” legislation, winning a gold medal award from Associations Trends
• Advised senior management and volunteer leadership on communications strategies,
media interviews and speaking engagements.
• Oversaw content and production of weekly electronic newsletter, annual report and
legislative alerts to inform members of current issues.
• Wrote news releases, opinion editorials, letters-to-the-editor, talking points and articles to
bring national exposure to association.
• Created and oversaw social media programs.
• Designed and managed marketing materials in support of programs, business
partnerships and national meetings.
Communications Director, Rep. Katherine Harris, Washington, D.C. 2005 – 2007
• Designed strategic communications plan for image campaign.
• Wrote news releases, opinion editorials, floor speeches, talking points
• Created and implemented social media programs.
• Served as official spokesman for congressional office
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Press Secretary, U.S. Senator James M. Inhofe, Washington, D.C. 2003 – 2005
• Served as primary spokesman for the Washington, D.C. office.
• Managed media office and edited press releases, opinion editorials and monthly
columns.
Communications Director, U.S. Senate Republican Policy Committee 1996 – 2003
• Served as spokesman for U.S. Senate leadership committee
• Designed and participated in public relations campaigns on national issues
Prior Professional Experience
News Producer, Cable News Network (CNN), Atlanta, Ga. and Washington, D.C.
Executive News Producer, WBRE-TV, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
News Producer, WLBZ-TV, Bangor, Maine
Associate News Producer, WJLA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, George Mason University, Fairfax, Va.
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