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Elizabeth Espy
Deputy Manager Public Affairs, Atlanta Police Department
Location: Mableton, GA United States
Joined: Sep 12th, 2013

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Elizabeth Espy is Deputy Manager of Public Affairs with the Atlanta Police Department where she oversees strategic initiatives, social media initiatives and special projects. She is also the CEO of Events by Elizabeth, a boutique event planning firm based in Atlanta, GA. Her clients have included Teach for America, Morehouse College, Paradigm Asset Management, Ambassador Andrew Young and GoodWorks International as well as many other institutions.

Prior to Events by Elizabeth, Ms. Espy earned rave reviews and applause for her work at Kestrel Communications, a television production agency where she served as Senior Producer. While there she was responsible for the creative development of television programs and corporate videos in all stages of pre-production, production, and post-production. Some of her award-winning productions included the NFL Players Rookie Premiere, The Story of East Lake, for which she won two EMMY Awards, Celebrating the First Tee, and an informational DVD on Cancer used for corporate fundraising with the Emory Hospital Winship Cancer Center. While at Kestrel, Ms. Espy won the Pioneer Black Journalists Award for two years in Individual Talent-Writer, Segment, and Series Producer Category.

Elizabeth Espy graduated from Spelman College with a BA in English and received her Master�s Degree from Northwestern University. She is the National Secretary the Girl Friends, Inc., and holds membership in Buckhead-Cascade Chapter of the Links, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She has served on the board of The Center for Children & Young Adults and as the National Secretary for the Jack and Jill of American Foundation. Her volunteer work includes Obama for America, M. Agnes Jones Elementary School mentor, Coretta Scott King Youth Academy Mentor, and Tutoring at Parkside Elementary School. Ms. Espy is a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ and in her spare time she enjoys reading a good mystery and trying new recipes. She has one daughter and is currently working on a novel.

Education (request update)

Spelman College class of 1991

Undergrad Major: English

Claim To Fame:

2013 Civilian of the Year honoree for the Atlanta Police Department

Experience

I currently work with Atlanta Police Department as Deputy Manager Public Affairs
I have years of experience working in the Government and Policy industry.

Deputy Manager Public Affairs | Atlanta Police Department, City of Atlanta
From January 2012 to Current • 14 year(s)
Responsible for external and internal communications including social media, serves as community liaison, and participates in strategic planning committee.

Principal | Events by Elizabeth
From January 2006 to Current • 20 year(s)
Creates and coordinates corporate and social events including weddings, parties, and business conferences.

Public Affairs Specialist, Director of Special Events | Atlanta Police Department, City of Atlanta
From January 2010 to January 2012 • 2 year(s)
Planned and executed special events for police department, created weekly bulletins, and produced department PSAs.

Executive Assistant | Paradigm Asset Management
From January 2008 to January 2010 • 2 year(s)
Served as executive assistant coordinating administrative tasks, scheduling, travel arrangements, and event planning.

Managing Director of Special Events and Conferences | L.A.I. Communications
From January 2007 to January 2010 • 3 year(s)
Managed logistical details for LAI events including registration, vendor selection, and served as onsite coordinator.

Senior Producer-Writer | Kestrel Communications LLC
From January 1998 to January 2006 • 8 year(s)
Responsible for creative development of television programs and corporate videos through all production stages.

Manager Intern | The Adams Mark Hotel
From January 1997 to January 1998 • 1 year(s)
Managed front desk operations, trained employees, and worked with sales department for group bookings.

Director of Public Relations and Special Projects | NBP Consortium
From January 1994 to January 1997 • 3 year(s)
Promoted from intern to director, produced marketing materials, coordinated media plans, and managed large-scale events with over 500 attendees.

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