Communications Consultant
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Communications Consulting at Silversmith Communications
- Past
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- Communications Executive at Burger King Corporation
- Director of Corporate Communication at Perry Ellis International
- Director of Communications and Development at Florida Hillel Council
- Education
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- Emerson College
- University of Virginia School of Law
- University of Michigan
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Keva Silversmith’s Summary
Keva Silversmith is an accomplished public relations professional with a decade’s experience communicating complex issues to internal and external audiences. Keva is a licensed attorney, and he uses his master’s level rhetorical training to communicate persuasively and with precision.
Silversmith’s experience extends across major sectors of the economy. He has worked as a public relations professional in health care, the restaurant industry, the apparel sector, and in the non-profit world. Keva is an expert in virtually every aspect of the communications field, including speech writing, investor relations, crisis communications and social media. He has achieved success at growing, high-energy organizations that value his enthusiasm and dedication.
When he’s not providing PR solutions for international companies and organizations, Keva is busy fulfilling his passion for fitness, having even worked as a personal fitness trainer. Keva Silversmith’s fitness blog can be found at gymsanity.com, and he publishes his exercise-related thoughts frequently on sites around the Web.
Keva Silversmith’s Specialties:
Media relations, Crisis communications, Investor relations, Speech writing and performance, Internal communications, Web-based communications
Keva Silversmith’s Experience
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Communications Consulting
Silversmith Communications
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Advanced growth objectives of clients including Inova Health System, The Global News Group and Mana Jewelry by providing effective, hands-on media relations, speech writing, social media action plans and Web site development.
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Communications Executive
Burger King Corporation
(Restaurants industry)
March 2007 — May 2008 (1 year 3 months)
As on-site Edelman consultant in restructured post-IPO communications department,and then as a BKC employee, drove executive team vision for robust media relations and crisis communications function that enhances and protects company's reputation.
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Director of Corporate Communication
Perry Ellis International
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; PERY; Apparel & Fashion industry)
April 2003 — October 2006 (3 years 7 months)
Transformed communications department during critical period of acquisition and growth by leading investor relations effort, instituting media relations methodology, serving as internal and external communications contact, establishing internal communications program, and building position into company information hub to ensure consistency of message in press releases, annual reports, investor presentations, corporate websites and executive communication.
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Director of Communications and Development
Florida Hillel Council
(Philanthropy industry)
January 2000 — April 2003 (3 years 4 months)
Created and executed integrated statewide development and communications plan for Florida's seven independent foundations. Performed all functions of communications department to ensure frequent and effective contact with target audiences.
Keva Silversmith’s Education
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Emerson College
M.A. , Speech Communication , 1998 — 1999
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University of Virginia School of Law
J.D. , Law , 1995 — 1998
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University of Michigan
B.A. , History
Graduated in History with Honors
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Beta Kappa
Additional Information
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Keva Silversmith’s Interests:
Keva is a fitness fanatic and former personal trainer. He maintains a blog at www.gymsanity.com.
Keva Silversmith’s Groups:
Member of the Florida Bar
Member of the Maryland Bar
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Washington Speechwriters Roundtable
Keva Silversmith’s Contact Settings
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