Contract Writing Specialist

Public Communications Consultant

I explain complex issues and nuanced concepts in ways that people readily understand.

My communications in all media are creatively crafted, literate, credible, grammatically correct, accessible, and appropriate in tone and style for their targeted audiences. They reflect a careful commitment to facts and scrupulous attention to detail, accuracy, and clarity.

They are purposeful – advancing broad strategies, meeting immediate tactical objectives, and accomplishing results.

My goal is to elicit repeated “Aha!” moments from those who receive communications I produce.

EXPERIENCE

·        Write and edit articles, books, annual reports, newsletters, fliers, news releases, speeches, op-ed pieces, brochures, and the like

·        Public relations

·        Write and produce reports, position papers, documentary films, and other educational materials supporting national legislative or regulatory initiatives

·        News media relations

·        Spokesperson for politicians and activist organizations

·        “Ghost” writer

·        Political consultant

·        Write and produce political campaign advertising for newspapers, radio, and television

·        Washington representative for corporations and associations

·        Lobbyist before the Congress and state legislatures

·        Public speaker

·        Change agent and grass-roots organizer

·        Teacher, trainer, and facilitator of group processes

·        Director of conferences and events

·        Interim priest for congregations in the Episcopal Church

·        Church leadership coach and congregation development consultant

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·        News media relations for silent prayer service of religious leaders opposing the war in Vietnam led by The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior in Arlington National Cemetery

·        News media relations for massive 1969 anti-Vietnam war demonstration in Washington

·        National media tour by members of Congress opposed to the war in Vietnam

·        National media tour promoting the complete edition of The Pentagon Papers

·        Press secretary for two United States Senators

·        Founder and President of a Washington political/public relations/public policy company

·        Communications director for a number of political campaigns for United States Senate and House of Representatives

·        Broad-based coalitions and nation-wide public awareness campaigns in support of major legislative efforts such as no fault automobile insurance, charter airline deregulation, and prevention of car theft

·        Public relations programs for organizations seeking expanded relations with the Soviet Union, reduced emissions from industrial boilers, reform of the nation’s legal system, safer highways and automobiles, and improved conditions for women in developing countries

EMPLOYMENT

Press Secretary for Anti-War Groups and Events (1967 to 1971)

Committee for Peace and New Priorities, Vietnam Moratorium Committee, New Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam, Clergy and Laymen Concerned About Vietnam

Press Secretary to National Political Figures  (1970 to 1975)

U.S. Senator Mike Gravel (Democrat, Alaska), U.S. Senator Charles E. Goodell (Republican, New York), Bella Abzug's 1970 Primary Campaign for Congress (Democrat, New York)

Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, Lobbying, Political Campaigns (1975 to 1986)

Independent consultant, Founder and President of Theodore Johnson & Company, Vice President of David Apter & Associates, Washington, D.C.

Priest in the Episcopal Church (1986 to 2008)

Interim specialist for various congregations

Writer and consultant for leadership and congregational development

EDUCATION

Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Development (2000)  

Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois

Certified to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Master in Divinity (1986)

Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Virginia

Graduate Credits in political science and sociology (1969)

New School for Social Research, New York, New York

Graduate Credits in theology (1966 to 1969)

Union Theological Seminary, New York, New York

Bachelor of Arts (1966)

  (Double majors in English and Spanish Literature)

  (Exchange student to Universidad de Puerto Rico)

Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

PERSONAL

Born in Worcester, Massachusetts on June 13, 1944.

Two children and four grandchildren. Married and divorced.

Myers-Briggs Personality Type: ENTJ

Leadership Style Preferences: Collaborative (primary) and Competitive (secondary)

Member of the Alexandria Choral Society (1992 to 2008)

Interests: singing, playing piano, listening to music, theater, boating, camping, photography, and hiking

E-mail: TheodoreWJohnson@msn.com

Telephone: 888-768-8530 (toll free), 703-768-8530 (mobile), 540-856-2042 (facsimile), 540-856-3584 (local)

Mail: Post Office Box 386, Basye, Virginia 22810

6/22/2008