Bridget Owusu Barnie, MBA

bridgets1234@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

As a Strategic Communications Leader and Managing Director, I excel in transforming complex policy and regulatory frameworks into engaging, actionable digital narratives. Holding an MBA and possessing extensive experience in government public affairs and global operations, I maintain a solid record of leading teams across various locations and overseeing national outreach initiatives.

My methodology integrates traditional executive leadership with cutting-edge technical expertise in CMS management, SEO, and innovative AI tools to enhance public information strategies and facilitate organizational advancement. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Executive Leadership: Strategic Planning, P&L Management, and Leading Geographically Distributed Teams.

  • Strategic Communications: Engaging multi-state stakeholders, crafting executive messaging, and managing crisis communications.

  • Digital Strategy: Website CMS management (Drupal), SEO refinement, and web analytics (traffic insights, bounce rate analysis).

  • Public Affairs: Coordinating national conferences, managing speakers, and guiding public information leadership.

  • Governance & Compliance: In-depth expertise in HIPAA, OSHA, and intricate government health service protocols.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Cum Laude | University of the People

(April 2024)

Bachelor of Arts in English, Education, Cum Laude | CUNY Lehman College (December 2018)

TECHNICAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Technical Proficiency 

Video Editing: CapCut Pro or Premiere Pro.

AI Video Tools: HeyGen, Captions AI, Hedra, Veo 3, and other emerging

platforms.

AI Image Tools: Krea, Midjourney, Flux Kontext Pro.

AI Audio Tool: ElevenLabs.

Communication & Project Management: Slack, intranet

Website Management: CMS (Drupal), Web Analytics (Google Analytics), SEO,

Microsoft Office Suite, MailChimp, Google Workspace, HRIS Systems.

Professional Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISA, Certified Secondary English Education 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC)Vice President of Public Outreach |

February 2023 – February 2025

National Outreach Leadership: Spearheaded large-scale campaigns to educate stakeholders and the public on oil and gas safety and environmental regulations.

Conference Directorship: Coordinated speakers from all 50 U.S. states for major bi-annual conferences, managing complex logistics and unified messaging.

Digital Ecosystem Management: Managed organizational web content, ensuring brand consistency and SEO optimization across resource libraries.

Data-Driven Optimization: Conducted deep-dive web analytics queries to identify traffic patterns and refine high-impact digital messaging strategies.

Executive Advisory: Developed high-level slide presentations and press materials to position leadership as industry spokespeople.

State of North DakotaPublic Information Officer | February 2023 – February 2025

Public Information Strategy: Managed government program websites to provide accurate public access to mineral information and real-time oil production data.

Advanced Analytics: Executed data queries on web traffic and search behavior to identify content gaps and improve site navigation. Utilized ElevenLabs, Adobe Software, and Canva where needed.

Regulatory Communication: Translated complex policies into plain English for fact sheets, website content, and public presentations.

Workflow Optimization: Coordinated internal approval processes with legal and program managers to ensure strict regulatory compliance.

ElevateK12Remote Teacher | October 2021 – February 2023

Remote Instruction: Instructed students from diverse backgrounds across multiple states in a 100% remote learning environment.

Systems Proficiency: Utilized specialized curriculum software for precise performance tracking and virtual data management.

New York City Department of EducationEnglish Educator | January 2019 – October 2021

Strategic Communication: Developed and delivered instruction for diverse learners while maintaining strict compliance with IEP and regulatory standards.

Digital Integration: Leveraged online platforms for performance tracking and communications within virtual and classroom environments.

Interim HealthCare Inc.Human Resources & Administrative Support | January 2017 – January 2019

Workforce Management: Served as the primary HR contact for 100+ employees, overseeing recruitment and onboarding to support growth.

Compliance Leadership: Managed HIPAA/OSHA compliance and confidential records, resulting in zero audit findings.