Regina Clay Networking

About Regina Clay Networking

Regina Clay is a name synonymous with excellence. A visionary executive and…

Experience

1. External Affairs Manager

   CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

   Mar 2021 — Present · MD, US

   Establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal, county and state elected officials and government department heads, councils of government, economic development organizations, civic and business leaders, opinion leaders, and various constituencies and community groups. Represent the Company at municipal council meetings and other official forums. Communicate and reinforce CareFirst’s opinions and positions within the local community. Provide input to leadership team and divisions to shape the Company’s strategic direction. Collaborate with Sales and Health Services to develop and execute community outreach and communications plans pertaining to high-impact projects and initiatives. Support project completion by actively engaging in outreach and garnering support from external stakeholders and decision makers. Actively participate in and represent CareFirst in conversations regarding legislative economic and business issues to demonstrate the Company’s commitment to the Community and gain increased awareness of constituent concerns, attitudes and needs as they relate to the Company. Actively represent CareFirst, participating in efforts and groups at meetings, events, and conferences that are relevant to our company focus and mission. Identify, manage and facilitate resolution of issues. Negotiate resolution to conflicts. Develop and maintain a network of support resources with internal partners to resolve elected officials’ needs in an effective and timely manner. Interface with the Sales team to achieve quality service, related to municipal and county government accounts.

Education

• Howard University School of Divinity

  Master's degree

  2000 — 2005

• University of Virginia

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  1981 — 1986

Skills

• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Marketing Communications
• Policy Analysis
• Organizational Development
• Program Management
• Microsoft Office
• Editing
• Reality Tv
• Teaching
• Public Speaking
• Tv Series
• Blogging
• Legislation
• Web Tv
• System Administration
• Grants
• Public Policy
• Budgets
• Non-Profits
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Legislative Relations
• Microsoft Word
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Project Management
• Mobile Tv
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Politics
• Event Management
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Coaching
• Policy
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Social Networking
• Social Media