Brian K. Edwards, MBA's Linkedin Analytics

* Highly motivated and experienced executive skilled in orchestrating strategic planning, communications, digital strategy, media and public relations, process improvement, employee engagement, and team leadership. Past experience includes work on Capitol Hill * Offers a demonstrated record of results in a complex environment. Skilled in developing communications and engagement strategies that serve the foundation for the achievement of operating and financial goals * Visualizes broad situations and executes focused strategies through exceptional leadership, with a command of the details necessary to ensure the successful resolution of complex issues. Skilled in quick-thinking and devising creative solutions to complex problems, capturing increased efficiency and productivity Areas of Expertise: * Business Strategy * Strategic Communications * Media Relations * Crisis Communications * Strategic Planning & Execution * Team Management * Social Media Engagement Career Achievements: * Altagas / WGL Holdings - Directs executive and corporate communications for a $4.8B utility and midstream corporation with operations in the United States and Canada. Played a key role in the WGL integration into AltaGas following 2018 acquisition * Montgomery County Public Schools - Led the Office of Communications and 41 direct reports for a district with more than 200 schools and 156,000 students. Essential member of the team that captured the 2010 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award – one of the highest performance quality awards in the country. Led negotiations with Pearson Education to create a $4.5M public-private partnership to publish an innovative new elementary curriculum * Montgomery County Public Schools - Led communications and advocacy to support the passage of the $2B operating budget for seven consecutive years, with the school district receiving more than 98% of the budget request YOY Email me at BKEdwards28@outlook.com