Beverly A.

Buckley
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Area
bev.buckley11@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/bevbuckley
Mobile: 601-454-1024
Zipcodes:7524876185

Experienced PR and Communications Professional

Developed a strong background in corporate America in the areas of public relations, corporate communications
(internal & external), media relations, marketing communications, content marketing, executive speechwriting,
government relations, legislative affairs, community relations/public affairs, employee engagement, corporate
philanthropy, corporate responsibility, investor relations, education/training, project management, staff development,
writing/editing, public speaking, economic development, and event planning. Served as a staff assistant in the U.S.
Congress in Washington, D.C. and as a Mississippi College instructor.

WorkExperience
Consultant/Freelancer PR, Communications, Marketing, Management, and Government/
Media/ Community Relations (transitional work)

Collaborated on MSNBC production of TV documentary for AMERICAN GREED series

Lobbied Mississippis U.S. Congressional delegation and the White House
Wrote feature article for THE WASHINGTON POST
Manage(d) PR, communications, marketing, patient education, and business development for Texas medical
research clinic
Serve(d) as writer/editor/proofreader and website analyst for language services company in Dallas
Co-founded and led DFW patient support and advocacy group
Consulted on local and national advocacy issues including insurance, finding healthcare professionals, applying
for assistance, patient education, relevant pending legislation, attending medical conferences, medical protocol
research
Performed PR project work for 2 PR/advertising firms in Fort Worth
Managed gubernatorial campaign office and directed campaign volunteers; provided communications support,
special event planning and implementation, creation and distribution of campaign collateral
Provided communications support, advertising counsel, content development, special event direction in a
second gubernatorial campaign and in a U.S. Congressional campaign
Tutored students in content development, composed various written documents including business
correspondence, research papers, college application essays, press releases, campaign materials
Taught resume and cover letter writing for DFW Career Search Network, Fort Worth ISD Job Fair for
graduating seniors, and individual clients; tutored students in writing and English composition
Completed coursework in social media and website development (Tulane Universitys Madison branch); SEO
orientation at American Marketing Associations Dallas chapter; Improving Content Marketing seminar at
Public Relations Society of Americas Fort Worth chapter; refresher courses in Excel, Power Point, and Social
Media at Fort Worth Public Library
Manage assistance and care for the sick; coordinate church response to members in crisis; served as a nanny
(Client recommendations available)

Director / Senior Manager -- Public Relations, Community Relations, and Investor Relations
MCI WorldCom, Inc. Clinton, MS (1994-2002)

Directed strategic planning and implementation of corporate communications and PR functions to promote and
protect company brand, build customer loyalty, inform key audiences, and enhance reputation as a responsible
corporate citizen
Directed start-up of investor relations and PR departments, the success of which was reflected in a 100%
increase in revenue during 1994-1996 and a six-fold growth in shareholder investment during the same period
Achieved financial and management synergies by developing and implementing companys first unified
community/public affairs platform; advised senior management regarding corporate giving, MCI WorldCom

Foundation, community programs, company sponsorships/donations, and employee volunteerism and giving
Directed investor relations and PR departments for the Fortune 25 company during 8 major acquisitions, while
effectively managing multi-million-dollar PR and IR budgets; seamlessly handled relationships with external
PR and IR agencies, suppliers, vendors; successfully supervised internal staff of 2-9 IR and PR professionals
Produced employee and external communications tools including press releases, earnings releases, annual
reports, executive presentations, marketing materials, community relations collateral, corporate foundation
materials, employee publications, company newspapers, employee announcements and crisis communications,
articles, public statements, and media/investor kits
Partnered with other teams to leverage appropriate communications and PR strategies
Provided oversight of content on company intranet and website
Composed speeches and correspondence for senior management
Developed and maintained work relationships with all levels of employees, shareholders, customers, vendors,
and general public
Planned and implemented proactive and reactive media relations and provided communications counsel for
senior management; crafted and maintained consistent messaging; produced position statements and Q&As;
developed and implemented strategic PR/communications plans; managed national and local media inquiries;
monitored issues management
Organized media events, trade show exhibits, and presentations to financial and trade audiences; planned and
coordinated consumer marketing and advertising projects, employee events and campaigns, charity functions,
annual shareholder meetings, trade and financial analyst conferences, press conferences, and economic
development projects
As a spokesperson, represented the company in media relations, legislative and government affairs, community
relations, marketing projects, and investor relations; maintained speakers bureau and approved spokesperson list
ManagedFederalPACfunctionsincludingmembercommunications,financialrecords,fundraisers,anddatafor
FECfilings
ServedascompanyliaisontoCongressionaldelegationandstateandlocalgovernmentofficials;managed
grassrootscampaignstosupportcompanyspositiononrelevantfederallegislation

Public Relations Specialist, Corporate & External Affairs

BellSouth Telecommunications Jackson, MS (1990-1994)

Performed PR functions including creation and implementation of strategic PR/communications plans and
drafting news releases, Q&As, media scripts, fact sheets, public service announcements, media responses,
articles, white papers, reports, executive statements & correspondence, employee bulletins, company newspaper
articles, and marketing and advertising materials
Worked with other business teams to ensure consistent messaging and appropriate positioning
Wrote speeches for company officers
Managed the companys US. Congressional affairs, state grassroots efforts, and PAC communications
Researched and wrote summaries of pending legislation relevant to the company, monitored status of
legislation and kept employees educated on how they could participate in advocacy efforts
Developed materials for advocacy efforts and educated internal and external stakeholders on pertinent issues;
wrote employee bulletins, newspaper articles, speeches, correspondence, templates, and other documents for
advocacy campaigns
Coordinated special events -- press conferences, training seminars, corporate meetings, marketing and
advertising functions, and BellSouth Foundation events
Represented the company and BellSouth Foundation in partnership with community organizations; served as
BellSouth Loaned Executive to the United Way and served on UW Appropriations Committees
Managed special projects for BellSouth Foundation and company officers, including designing and teaching
employee training classes, planning and staffing annual shareholder meeting, evaluating proposals for BellSouth
Foundation grants, and planning and executing community partnership events
Served on crisis communications team by conducting onsite interviews in devastated areas; writing news
releases, feature articles, a television script, and network PSAs; photographing devastation areas, network
repair sites, emergency efforts, recovery services for victims, and people with stories to share

Executive Assistant to U.S. Senator Don Nickles (now retired) - Washington, D.C. (1984-1990)

Drafted the senators written public communications including speeches, correspondence, op-ed pieces, public

statements, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD entries, commendations, and recommendations

Planned and managed the senators daily calendar of activities, events, and logistics
Supervised access to the senator; served as liaison between the senator and his staff, constituents, committee
staff, lobbyists, government officials, business representatives, the media, the White House, and others
Provided writing/editing support for U.S. Senate Energy Subcommittee staff
Planned, coordinated, and hosted special events and projects on behalf of the senator
Provided legislative support for the senator in healthcare, civil rights, education, judiciary, and immigration
Researched and wrote reports and briefings and maintained various historical records and accounts

Personal Assistant & Legislative Aide to U.S. Congressman G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery (deceased)
Washington, D.C. (1981-1984)

Scheduled the congressmans time and coordinated his travel

Composed the congressmans speeches and correspondence
Provided writing/editing support for the U.S. House of Representatives Veterans Affairs Committee and the
U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee
Served as liaison between the congressman and the public
Managed financial accounts on investments, securities, and property holdings
Handled constituent casework
Planned and coordinated special events and projects
Provided legislative support for the congressman in the areas of health and human services, education, labor,
civil service, foreign affairs, housing, and the arts and humanities

Education
B.A. & M.A. degrees in English from Mississippi College; minors in business and education; graduated 1st in class
with high honors and special distinction (4.00 GPA)

Professional Affiliations and Honors

Member of planning committee for high school class reunion (ongoing)

Mississippi Junior Achievement Board of Directors (2 years)
Mississippi Telecommunications Task Force (2 years)
Mississippi Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) (9 years)
Affiliated with Fort Worth, TX Chapter of PRSA (4 years)
Mississippi College Paralegal Studies Advisory Board (7 years)
United Way Loaned Executive (1 year); United Way Allocations Committee (4 years)
Mississippi ExpoFest PR & Marketing Committee (1 year)
Habitat for Humanity (3 years directed fundraising and employee construction team)
Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi (3 yrs. directed states leading fundraising and walk volunteers team)
Jackson, MS International Ballet Competition Start-Up Committee (2 years)
Jackson, MS Beautification Committee (2 years)
Madison County Political Womens Club (2 years)
U. S. Presidential Campaign worker (2 years); U.S. Presidential Inaugural Committee member (1 year)
Church deacon and choir member in Falls Church, VA (5 years)
Volunteer at Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, VA (1 year)
Volunteer at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. (1 year)
Secretary/Treasurer Mississippi Society of Washington, D.C. (8 years)
Mississippi Gubernatorial Campaign worker (2 years) U.S. Congressional Campaign worker (1 year)
W.O. Sadler Scholastic Award, Mississippi College (highest GPA in graduating class)
Sigma Tau Delta Scholastic Award, Mississippi College
Danforth Leadership Award (high school graduation)

Personal Strengths

Organizational skills
Trustworthiness and ethics

Writing/editing
Excellent people skills

Attention to detail
Analytical and strategic thinking