Christina Gray

About Christina Gray

Communications is not just what I do, it is how I think. After more than a decade building media relationship, crafting institutional narratives, and executing strategic communications campaigns, I have come to believe that the best PR work is invisible to the public and indispensable to the organizations behind it. When the story lands right, when the coverage is earned, when the press conference runs smoothly and the headline reflects exactly what the institution stands for, that is the work I live for. My career has taken me from the music industry to higher education to live events, and the throughline across all of it has been the same: build trust, tell the truth compellingly, and execute with precision. At Langston University I spent eight years as the institution\'s primary media voice, writing press releases across athletics, healthcare, business, education, and special programs; managing relationships with local, regional, and national journalists; and developing the communication strategies that increased the university\'s public visibility by 80%. I also worked closely with the Development Office, crafting donor communications, impact narratives, and campaign messaging that helped strengthen relationships with alumni, partners, and prospective donors. That intersection of storytelling and fundraising gave me a dimension of communications experience that goes beyond press coverage, it taught me how words build loyalty and inspire action. Before Langston, I sharpened my marketing and communications instincts at Tate Music Group, developing integrated campaigns across radio, publicity, distribution, and live events. Managing a national portfolio of artists in a fast-moving industry taught me how to coordinate cross-functional teams, meet aggressive deadlines, and exceed goals, including growing product sales by 40% and surpassing team targets by 75%. I took a deliberate pause from full-time employment to focus on personal commitments. During that time, I continued doing what communicators do, managing complex schedules, navigating competing priorities, staying current on industry shifts, and staying involved in my community. I return to the workforce with the same skill set, sharper perspective, and genuine enthusiasm for the work ahead.

Experience

1. Assistant Office Manager

   Primrose Schools

   Mar 2026 — Present · Oklahoma City, OK, US

Education

• University of Central Oklahoma

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Relations, Journalism

Skills

• Higher Education
• Student Engagement
• Market Research
• Press Releases
• Sales
• Brand Development
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Strategic Media Relations
• Online Marketing
• Leadership
• Email Marketing
• Event Planning
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Team Building
• Newsletters
• Blogging
• Social Media
• Community Outreach
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Communications
• Public Speaking
• Event Management
• Copywriting
• Social Media Management
• Publicity
• Brand Awareness
• Customer Service
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing
• Copy Editing