David Ward

About David Ward

Currently I lead Financial Communications at AWS. Over nearly 20 years, I have…

Experience

1. Amazon Communications Manager

   Amazon

   Oct 2021 — Present · Arlington, VA, US

   Managing topics related to Amazon\'s data centers, including energy, water, and building a circular economy- Lead global storytelling and partners with AWS service, business, and marketing teams, along with a global team of PR, policy and renewable energy colleagues- Develop and execute messaging, PR strategy, and innovative communications tactics- Innovate new and interesting communications and influencer-relations strategies- Greenhouse Gas Protocol revision process- Volunteer time for internal leadership initiatives promoting inclusion across our global team as well as supporting local engagement and sustainability efforts at our HQ2.

Education

• Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

  Finance, Online Certificate in Finance for Non-Financial Managers

• Georgetown University

  Executive Masters Degree, Global Strategic Communications

• University of Nevada, Reno

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major: Psychology, Minor: Political Science

• Villanova University

  Master of Arts, Communication

Skills

• Public Relations
• Proofreading
• Media Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Government Relations
• Community Outreach
• Word
• Program Management
• Grassroots Communication
• Writing
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Social Justice
• Planning
• Non-Profits
• Public Policy
• Grant Administration
• Press Releases
• Grassroots
• Tutoring
• Grassroots Organizing
• Politics
• Volunteer Management
• Coalition Building
• Political Science
• Policy
• Publicity
• Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Strategic Planning
• New Media
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Interviewing
• Political Campaigns
• Nonprofits
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Social Media Marketing