Resume for Barbara Webber, communications expert, advocacy, PR, publicity, progressive, Washington, D.C. area, international, national issues, humanitarian issues, environment, peace, consultant.

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Barbara Webber Annapolis, MD (Metro Washington, D.C. Area) 443-534-9928
Barbara Webber
Professional PR/Media/Communication Expert
Since 1989
Provide full service media, marketing and communications services with focus on strategic
planning, communications, media relations and public relations implementation. Manage and
develop free and paid publicity; government, business and community relations; webinars, special
events, press conferences, and media tours. Develop social media, online marketing, websites and
promotional content. Research media markets; write press releases, advertisements and
promotional materials; serve as primary contact for reporters and producers; produce Public
Service Announcements for television and radio; organize internal and external communication;
and, serve as a spokesperson for national and international campaigns. Key contact and organize
national public relations campaign for leaders, non-profit organizations, businesses and
associations.
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI)
Director of Public Relations
March 2002-January 2004
Manage strategic public relations plans, programs and events worldwide. Pursue and support
marketing opportunities to maximize corporate partnerships and promote Habitat programs and
image. Oversee management of all Habitat for Humanity special events (including the Jimmy
Carter Work Project and the Women Build Program), implement and advise on public relations
strategy for 3,000 affiliates, corporate partners and headquarters. Chief spokesperson.
Oversee creation of news releases and other publicity vehicles, newsroom web presence.
Promotes HFHI’s positive reputation in crisis and advances the positive regard in which HFHI is
held by the general public and opinion leaders. Ensure that special events are professionally
managed and conducted. Oversee development and execution of special and ongoing public
awareness campaigns. Oversee development of materials that assist affiliates, national
organizations, and campus chapters in conducting public relations and advocacy campaigns.
Advise senior HFHI leadership in regards media relations and management of public relations
programs and crisis events, including training spokespersons. Coordinate global extension of
communication initiatives through cross-functional staff at Regional Support Centers and Area
Offices. Develop promotional programs and products such as videos, Public Service
Announcement, power point presentations, training and marketing materials.
Fenton Communications
Senior Account Manager
Washington, D.C.
1985-87
Full service communications services, specializing in advocacy for world leaders.

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Barbara Webber Annapolis, MD (Metro Washington, D.C. Area) 443-534-9928
Abernathy & Mitchell
Publicity Director
Washington, D.C.
1983-1985
Client List: Since 1989, provided professional communications services for (partial):
 Leaders: Senator Alan Cranston, former CIA Director Admiral Stansfield Turner, U.S.
Air Commander General George Lee Butler, Carl Sagan, Jessie Jackson, Kim Dae Jung,
Jimmy Carter, Nelson Mandela Family, U.S. Presidential Candidates, Larry Dossey
 Associations: Washington Society for Jungian Psychology; State of the World Forum
(Conceptualized and implemented press strategy for keynote leaders at international
forum, lead publicist for Mikhail Gorbachev, Oscar Arias, Jane Goodall, Stephen Covey,
Sam Keen, Debbie Fields, and others), National Association of Social Workers, National
Association of Working Women.
 Health/Businesses: Alternative Healthcare Center, Neurotherapy Center of Washington,
D.C., New Life Health Center, Alternative Healthcare Center, Grant Architects, GSX
Solutions.
 Non-Profit and Educational Organizations: Women of Vision and Action, Hollywood
Women’s Political Caucus, Greenpeace, NRDC, Adopt-A-Classroom, Suzuki Method of
Music, Child Empowerment Network, Institute for Policy Studies.
Awards
 Business and Professional Women’s “Speak Out” Award
 Maryland Business and Professional Women’s Club Young Careerist Award for the
State of Maryland
 Maryland Governor’s Office volunteer commendations
Community Service
 Women of Vision and Action, Executive Board
 Child Empowerment Network, education and communications development
 Prince George’s Community Theater, Reston Community Theatre, Bowie Theatre,
Sumter Players, Bowie Community Theatre, Colonial Players, Twin Beach Players
Education: James Madison University, B.S.
Other: Life Coaching for Personal and Professional Development, author of Feeling Loved, A
Ted E Bear Story, produced videos, audio tapes, school touring programs.