Kevin Walker

About

Kevin Walker is a corporate communications writer with a demonstrated history in the field of journalism. He works as a senior writer of employee communications at CACI International, where he manages content for intranet, edits employee newsletters, writes internal employee features and company news stories, develops executive communications, and proofreads departmental communications. At GEICO, he worked with HR, talent acquisition, division of diversity and inclusion, and IT on communication projects and assets. As a journalist, he solely wrote and designed a number of special sections, including the first-place N.C. Press Association Award-winning 2008 tabloid celebrating the 80th birthday of Dr. Maya Angelou.

Employment

4 roles

Mar 2021 - Present 5 years 2 months

Senior Writer, Employee Communications

CACI International Inc

Managed content for intranet.
Served as the editor of weekly employee newsletter.
Wrote internal employee features and company news stories.
Proofread and edited departmental communications.
Wrote executive communications, including company-wide messages and external speeches and letters.
Developed and supported communication plans for Diversity and Inclusion and military/veteran awareness campaigns.

Aug 2017 - Mar 2021 3 years 7 months

Corporate Communications Specialist II

GEICO

Wrote companywide messages from CEO and other senior leaders.
Created intranet feature stories and other content.
Developed and managed campaigns featuring associates for Pride Month and Black History Month.
Built and maintained crisis communication plans and templates.
Handled media inquiries and prepared media responses.
Worked with HR, talent acquisition, division of diversity and inclusion, and IT, and other departments on communication projects and assets.
Wrote press releases on topics from hiring and Board of Directors actions to associate achievements and company milestones.
Drafted letters and speeches for senior leaders.
Created social media messaging for Twitter and Facebook and developed campaigns for LinkedIn.

Mar 2015 - Feb 2021 5 years 11 months

Writer

Independent

Wrote for clients including George Washington (University) Today and Black Business Ink magazine.
Worked on projects including an award-winning 55-page promotional booklet for the 2015 National Black Theatre Festival, and the 2017 and 2019 NBTF special sections.

Nov 2016 - Nov 2017 1 year

Communications Assistant

Center for Global Policy Solutions

Wrote copy for press releases, website, letters, annual reports, and newsletters.
Designed and wrote posts and memes for social media.
Maintained social media calendar.
Ran all social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Created marketing plans and ideas for major initiatives.
Pitched CEO to media outlets.