FOUNDER/SENIOR COMMUNICATOR
A. Bright Idea Public Relations, LLC

8/1996 - present

A. Bright Idea is an independent public relations and advertising firm providing verbal and visual communication support to a variety of government and retail clients. Current projects include strategic communications plans, events and conference logistics, tradeshow and exhibit planning, media relations, media placement, visual identity programs and branding initiatives, awards submissions, and creative writing and design. Clients include URS Coleman, EAI Corporation, Coleman Research, Booz • Allen & Hamilton Inc., Harford Community College, Michael Baker Corporation, The Directorate of Public Works for Aberdeen Proving Ground, The Baltimore Ravens, Infinity Broadcasting, Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union, Taylor Interactive, Lifestyle Designs and Landscaping, Clipper Mill Sports Art, Communities in Schools of Philadelphia, Flex-Ability, IKEX, and Healthcare Affiliates.

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Booz • Allen & Hamilton, Inc. (BAH), Abingdon, MD
1996-1999
Developed strong verbal and visual communications products for the public affairs portion of the Program Integration and Support Contract with the Army’s Program Manager for Chemical Demilitarization. Supported the development of exhibits, brochures, posters, annual reports and groundbreaking and anniversary ceremonies.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Abingdon, MD
1993-1996
Served as the Account Executive for the Chemical Stockpile Disposal Program of SAIC’s Program Integration and Support Contract with the Army’s Program manager for Chemical Demilitarization. Developed site-specific outreach and strategic communications plans. Partnered in the development of the start-up strategy for the first chemical weapons facility in the contiguous United States. Supported the development of exhibits, fact sheets, brochures and newsletters, conducting permit modification meetings and public workshops.

References available upon request.

 

208 Archer Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 836-7180 office (410) 688-9538 mobile
anita@abrightideaonline.com
 

Accredited in Public Relations
Public Relations Society of America
February 2003
 
The University of Baltimore
Master of Arts,
Publications Design
May 2000

Towson University
Bachelor of Science,
Mass Communication
January 1993

Public Relations Society of America
Association for Conflict Resolution
International Association of Public Participation
Harford County Chamber of Commerce
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Active Membership

American Communication Professionals
Spotlight Award
2002, 2003

Summitt Creative Award
2001, 2003

The Communicator Award
2000, 2002, 2003, 2004

Public Relations Society of America
Award of Excellence-2002
Best in Maryland-2004

MarCom Creative Award

Board of Directors
Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County
Tudor Manor Community Association
Continental Search & Outplacement