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Ed Marks Is The Experienced Public Relations Professional and Writer You Need!
Ed's Expertise
- Public Affairs
- Professional Business Writing
- Long-Form Content Writing
- Leadership Messaging
- Written Testimony & Preparation
- Regulatory Writing
- Survey Creation
- Speechwriting
- Developing Branding & Promotional Materials
- Training & Development
Government, Politics & Business
Ed’s three-decades-long public affairs technical writing career frequently intersected with government and politics.
He is an expert at breaking down complex legislation and building relationships between trade associations and government agencies.
Edward G. Marks is an experienced communications and writing professional with 30+ years experience working with trade associations, small-to-medium-sized businesses and non-profit profit organizations
His expertise lies in building and directing government and public affairs programs and enacting strategic measures, while helping private businesses navigate the the complexities of government contracting.
Ed is adept at bringing together interested parties and connecting them with government officials.
Adept at writing articles, speeches, testimony, regulatory comments, surveys and promotional materials.
Experienced in all facets of legislative and electoral politics.
Ed's Professional Career
Consultant at Kenwood Associates
Since May 2017, Ed has worked with Kenwood Associates independent consultant with Kenwood Associates in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Presented at conferences & briefings, educating prospective clients about services.
- Developed client proposals.
- Conducted client research.
Public Affairs Specialist
Religious Coalition For Emergency Human Needs
For over 13 years, Ed served as a public affairs specialist for the Frederick, Maryland-based Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs.
There, Ed was responsible for promoting coverage of his organization among local and regional media outlets as well as through digital media, press releases and special events.
- Updated website to include newsletters, requests for donations and volunteers, and Religious Coalition goals and programs. Increased volunteers and donations by 30%.
- Created comprehensive public relations program to publicize and explain Religious Coalition services including talking points, charts, graphs and tables and meetings with local officials to build working relationships.
- Build partnerships with business organizations to generate support for Coalition goals and activities.
Director of Government & Public Affairs
Associated Builders & Contractors
- Built and directed pro-active communications and government affairs program for the 450-member association.
- Directed ABC’s public affairs program resulting in a record number of stories citing the views of the Association, its officers, members and staff.
- Directed Maryland statewide lobbying efforts, building the Association into a powerful force for contractors throughout the state.
- Drafted legislation and testified before the Maryland General Assembly, and county and city councils to promote business-friendly legislation.
- Wrote speeches for the executive vice president, and testimony for members to deliver before legislative bodies.
- Developed comments for submission to regulatory bodies.
Education & Professional Training
University of Maryland College Park
B.A. in Government And Politics
December 1977