Evan von Leer
Senior Vice President, Energy & Industrials | Communications Executive | Oversee global client teams to enhance Brand Messaging, Reputation, & Social Media presence.
- Role
- Senior Vice President at Burson
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Evan von Leer
I am a versatile Communications Executive with 15+ years of experience developing high-impact digital solutions at the intersection of digital strategy + CSR/social impact & client management. Currently, as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs + Crisis at BCW Global in Pittsburgh, PA (formerly in Washington, D.C.), I lead collaborative client teams to design and execute multi-platform campaigns, integrate communications plans, mobilize stakeholders, & build traditional & digital media tools, which result in expanding client brand awareness, social impact, customer loyalty, and reputation management efforts.Prior to joining BCW Global, I spent 8 years at Weber Shandwick as part of the digital practice working across corporate, non-profit and government clients. From 20••••13, I worked with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation managing social/digital storytelling & website projects, served as staff on Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign & Inaugural Committee, & worked with the Solid Waste Association of North America (it’s not what you think).Top Skills include, but are not limited to:Communications Strategy:• Overall communication planning• Channel planning + optimization• Executive visibility programming • Digital ideation & strategy development• On-brand message development• Creative writer, media producer• Persuasive presentation & pitch skillsSocial Impact/CSR Strategy:• Stakeholder Capitalism• Sustainability• Diversity, Equity & InclusionClient Management:• Trusted advisor to clients• Reputation management & monitoring• Budget management & oversightTeam Leadership:• Empathic, compassionate team leader• Cross-functional collaborator• Builds engaging, dynamic cultures
Experience
Senior Vice President
Jun 2024 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Education
The Johns Hopkins University
Masters Degree, Communications
2012 — 2013
Allegheny College
Bachelor of the Arts, Political Science
2001 — 2005
Skills
- Speech Writing
- Editing
- Copy Editing
- Fundraising
- Public Speaking
- Videography
- Event Planning
- Community Outreach
- Strategic Communications
- Press Releases
- Public Policy
- Public Relations
- Internal Communications
- Media Relations
- Blogging
- Political Campaigns
- Non-Profits
- Research
- Event Management
- Crisis Communications
- Social Media
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