Christine Clemente

Communications & Community Engagement Supervisor @BayPort Credit Union

Norfolk, VA, US

Manages a team of three direct reports. Reports directly to vice president of marketing. Develops and maintains long-lasting relationships with community nonprofit partners, companies, city officials, and media contacts to enhance brand awareness. Coordinates and writes all press releases, media alerts, articles, newsletters, award submissions, and external marketing collateral on behalf of the credit union.Drafts scripts, speeches, letters, talking points, and other messaging for executive leadership.Drafts statements and comments for the press and local media interviews and appearances.Reviews charitable grant requests for both corporate and the credit union\'s 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity; ensures philanthropy programs remain on budget.Manages the credit union\'s organic social media platforms.Oversees the credit union\'s financial education outreach efforts including literacy programs, curriculums, workshops, and events. Coordinates major high-level corporate events including BayPort\'s annual meetings, inaugural fundraisers, and grand opening ceremonies.Interacts with BayPort staff at every level from in-branch to C-Suite.Responsible for revamping the credit union\'s annual scholarship program. Since 2019, has managed the entire annual program and life cycle including establishing processes, handling all communications, promoting the program, screening and reviewing applications, delegating to the judging committee, etc.

Christopher Newport University

B.A. English, Writing | Public Affairs