Vice President of Digital Strategies, North America at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Vice President of Digital Strategies, North America at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
- Past
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- Internet & E-Communications Director at The White House
- Presidential Appointee at U.S. Department of Education
- Government Affairs Representative at GovTech Solutions/New Media Communications
- Affiliate Relations, Marketing at C-SPAN
- Chapter Consultant at Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
- Broadcast Services at Republican National Committee
- Education
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- Widener University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Public Relations and Communications
- Websites
David Almacy’s Summary
Over 15 years of experience in government, communications and government relations. Skilled representative within both public and private sectors. Background includes top government, policy and media positions. Areas of expertise encompass new media, public relations, sales, marketing, external affairs, communications and client relations.
David Almacy’s Experience
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Vice President of Digital Strategies, North America
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
May 2007 — Present (1 year 3 months)
Currently Vice President of Digital Strategies, North America for Waggener Edstrom Worldwide. Founded in 1983 on the premise of delivering strategic communications that help solve business problems, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide is now one of the largest privately owned, full-service PR agencies in the world.
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Internet & E-Communications Director
The White House
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)
March 2005 — May 2007 (2 years 3 months)
Responsible for the content, design and function of the White House web site. Served as primary spokesman in the Office of Media Affairs for communication with Internet press and bloggers, as well as, “on the record” press duty officer answering inquiries from local, national and White House press corps. Formulated online communication strategy to promote President Bush’s goals and agenda. Directed interactive online forums “Ask the White House” and “White House Interactive” featuring numerous administration officials. Managed a team of graphic designers and programmers. Successfully launched complete site redesign and implemented new multimedia communications technology.
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Presidential Appointee
U.S. Department of Education
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)
November 2002 — March 2005 (2 years 5 months)
Senior Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary (July 2004 – March 2005)
Strategic Partnerships and Communications, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans (Nov 2002 – July 2004) -
Government Affairs Representative
GovTech Solutions/New Media Communications
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
March 2000 — August 2002 (2 years 6 months)
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Affiliate Relations, Marketing
C-SPAN
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Entertainment industry)
October 1995 — March 2000 (4 years 6 months)
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Chapter Consultant
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
December 1992 — December 1994 (2 years 1 month)
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Broadcast Services
Republican National Committee
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Political Organization industry)
August 1992 — November 1992 (4 months)
David Almacy’s Education
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Widener University
BS, Business Management, Marketing, 1988 — 1992
David Almacy’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
