Allison Lowery

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT ALLISON LOWERY

Manage external and internal communications and media, stakeholder and government relations for an state health and human services agency serving individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities and older Texans. Directed a revamping of media relations and internal communications, the launch of the agency’s social media effort and its first marketing communications campaign. Former Austin American-Statesman editor with excellent press outreach skills and media contacts. As a Media Relations Director at Public Strategies, Inc, developed and helped execute strategic communications campaigns for more than a dozen corporate clients, including leading national companies in the health care, energy and financial sectors. A strong record of creatively pitching stories to the press, winning positive coverage for my agency and previous clients, and helping them assess risks, navigate crises, manage their reputation and communicate both externally and internally. Adept at crafting messages for a specific audience and guiding executive leadership on communication and media strategies. Superlative writing and editing skills. Produce a wide array of accurate, clear and compelling communications materials that allow my agency and previous clients to effectively reach the press, policymakers, providers, stakeholders and the public. A former spokeswoman for two health and human services agencies, with excellent on-camera and print interview skills. Extensive management and supervisory experience; now managing a center of more than 50 employees with four direct managerial reports. Excellent interpersonal skills.