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I am a PR and social media expert and founder of Elkordy Global Strategies. Over the past 20+ years, I've worked in both journalism and public relations, helping more than 800 startups, growth-stage companies, nonprofits, government agencies, e-commerce brands, books, and thought leaders raise their visibility, build credibility, and grow their brands. What makes Elkordy Global Strategies different is that we're part newsroom, part PR agency. More than half of our team are former journalists, and I still produce a daily national television news show. We understand what reporters, producers, and editors are looking for because we've been on the other side of the pitch. I've worked with Fortune 500 companies, startups, personal brands, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, technology companies, and executives across nearly every industry. Whether you're launching a company, building your personal brand, securing media coverage, navigating a crisis, or positioning yourself as a thought leader, we know how to get your story in front of the right audience. Our clients have been featured in Fox News, CNN, Bloomberg, NewsNation, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, ABC News, Good Morning America, TODAY, USA Today, The Associated Press, The New York Times, MSNBC, BBC, Sky News, TechCrunch, Mashable, The Hill, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, Al Jazeera, CNN Español, CGTN, Voice of America, and hundreds of other national, international, broadcast, print, and digital media outlets. What can we do for you? We're a one-stop PR shop. We help clients with: • Earned media outreach and media relations • Thought leadership and executive positioning • Personal branding and executive visibility • Social media strategy and management • Content creation and content marketing • Podcast production and guest booking • Speaking opportunities and conference placements • Crisis communications and reputation management • Digital media strategy and execution • Product launches and campaign development • Strategic communications planning and messaging Additional credentials include being a TEDx speaker, a City & State 40 Under 40 honoree, and a 2026 recipient of City & State's Unsung Heroes Award. Elkordy Global Strategies was recognized by PRNEWS as one of the Top PR Firms of 2025, and I have been a featured speaker at DC Startup Week multiple times. I hold an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master's degree in Communications and Public Relations from Georgetown University, and most recently completed a Master's degree in International Strategy and Diplomacy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). If you're looking for a team that understands both the media and business sides of communications, we'd love to help!

A strategic marketer with a background in research and content creation. Former Associate Director of the Social Media Listening Center at Clemson University. Previously worked with small businesses, high profile clients, nonprofits, news stations, and artists. Previously worked on data collection projects for Duke Energy, NPR, Sports Illustrated, and more. Recently have won awards for creative sustainability marketing campaigns, social media videos, and crisis communication. Provide a wide range of creative, strategic, and research services including: * Brand Identify, Guides, and Strategies * Content Collection, Creation, and Distribution * Customized Social Media Content Creation * E-commerce * E-communications * Integrated Marketing & Strategy * Marketing Audits & Reporting * Marketing Documents * Professional Materials * Public Speaking/ Presentations * Public Relations * Search Engine Optimization * Software Exploration * Sustainability * Writing (technical and creative)

WARNING: Past performance is not indicative of future results. I cannot guarantee media coverage of your business, organization, or cause. With that said, I’ve arranged media coverage of Taylor Swift’s casket (google it for more info); a restaurant’s $615,000 lawsuit against New York City (also easily found on google); and a barber who moonlights as a salami maker (yep, also on google). Since 2020, I’ve arranged over 200 earned media placements in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe (including two front page stories), the New York Post, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, INSIDER, CNN, MSNBC, New York Magazine, Slate, A/V Club, NBC Nightly News, Fast Company, and dozens of other top-tier publications and outlets. DM me to have a 15 minute conversation about getting PR for your business - or better yet book a 30 minute consultation!

"Douglas is an outstanding professional and highly skilled. A real gem here on Upwork. HIRE HIM." — Verified Client, Founder & CEO One moment. One message. No second chances. That’s the reality for CEOs and senior leaders stepping onto a stage, into a boardroom, or in front of a camera. I help you win those moments. I’m an executive speechwriter and narrative strategist trusted by leaders whose words must move markets, shape perception, and drive action. My background spans the U.S. Senate, Mastercard’s C‑suite, higher education, and global organizations — environments where clarity, timing, and impact are must-haves. Leaders I’ve written for include: • A Mastercard CEO who later became President of the World Bank • A U.S. Senator named to TIME’s Top Ten • Two university presidents leading major institutional transformations • CEOs and founders across telecom, security tech, and real estate My work has been delivered at: Davos • Mobile World Congress • The U.S. Senate floor • Harvard Business Review China • A NYC gala that raised $1.28M in one night What I Do I work with you to write narratives that land with audiences you want to reach with language that sounds like the best version of you under the brightest lights in rooms large and small. Clients hire me when they need to: • Deliver a keynote that lands • Nail a TEDx or high‑stakes talk • Repurpose a speech into a blogpost • Win an investor pitch • Shape a media appearance • Align a team or board around a strategic narrative • Strengthen CEO visibility and message discipline • Communicate with clarity in complex, high‑stakes environments Proven Results • 90% share of voice at Mobile World Congress for a Fortune 200 CEO • $12M+ pipeline generated from a single investor pitch • 40‑spot rise in WSJ university rankings driven by a presidential narrative platform • 3X digital revenue growth at Tata Communications through a CEO‑driven storytelling initiative • Two Harvard Business School case studies on the Doing Well and Doing Good narrative Send me a message with your specific needs and let's ensure your next high-stakes moment wins. To your success!

I’m a strategic communications consultant and writer with more than seven years of experience helping clients get seen, heard, and trusted in competitive spaces. I specialize in media relations, earned PR, ghostwriting, content strategy, and turning ideas into clear, compelling stories that actually move people, whether that’s landing placements, growing audiences, or building credibility. What I deliver for clients: I build and run earned media strategies – researching outlets, creating targeted press lists, crafting strong pitches, and securing coverage in print, digital, broadcast, and podcasts. I ghostwrite professionally in your voice – op-eds, commentary, scripts, newsletters, press releases, social posts, and executive thought leadership pieces. I create and refine content that grows reach – from scaling YouTube channels (one went from roughly 180,000 to over 540,000 subscribers through smart story selection and narrative positioning) to lifting email open rates (+22%) and donor contributions (+13%) for targeted campaigns and executive outreach. I handle original reporting and analysis – breaking down complex topics (policy, governance, local impact) into accessible, persuasive writing that drives conversation and results. I’ve produced investigative work that built a local news outlet’s reputation and led to real change, like exposing a faulty speed-camera program that was suspended after sustained coverage. I’ve run podcast-style interview series – pitching guests, preparing questions, and adapting live to keep discussions sharp and substantive. Clients come to me when they need someone who can spot the right story fast, package it effectively, build media relationships that last, and deliver polished work under real deadlines. I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and focused on outcomes, whether you’re a leader looking to amplify your message, an organization pushing an initiative, or a brand needing consistent voice and visibility. Top Rated Plus freelancer with consistent 100% Job Success. Fluent in Romanian; intermediate French and Russian. Open to retainers, long-term partnerships, or one-off projects. Message me if you’d like to talk about what you’re trying to achieve. I’d love to hear more and see how I can help!

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Data & AI Project Manager and Generative AI specialist with extensive experience leading enterprise AI, analytics, data-platform, and governance initiatives across energy, higher education, consumer products, healthcare, and financial services. Directs end-to-end delivery, cross-functional teams, budgets, risks, executive reporting, regulatory alignment, testing, change management, and business adoption. Led the implementation of predictive and preventive asset-performance analytics platforms and development of Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions using Claude and Gemini. Combines program leadership with expertise in LLM evaluation, data quality, ingestion, modeling, NLP, SQL automation, responsible AI, and audit-ready documentation. CORE COMPETENCIES AI & Analytics Delivery: Generative AI, RAG, LLM evaluation, predictive/preventive analytics, machine-learning workflows, KPI-driven adoption Project & Program Management: End-to-end lifecycle, scope, schedules, budgets, Agile delivery, dependencies, RAID management, UAT, cutover, change control Data Product Management: Data contracts, ingestion, source-to-target mapping, schemas, lineage, validation, acceptance criteria, data-quality thresholds Responsible AI & Governance: Privacy risk, policy-sensitive review, regulatory alignment, auditability, model artifacts, traceability, escalation recommendations Platforms & Tools: Azure DevOps, Prism, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot, Redshift, BigQuery, SnapLogic, Jira, Power BI LLMs & Evaluation Operations: Claude, Gemini, prompt engineering, rubric design, annotation, hallucination risk, knowledge-cutoff evaluation, QA and scoring