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Carla Banks
Communications
and Marketing
Email
Phone: 336-373-3769
300 West Washington St.
PO Box 3136
Greensboro, NC 27402
Work Experience
- City of Greensboro
- Communications and Marketing Director, 2016 to present
- Orange County, NC
- Director of Public Affairs
- City of Kissimmee, FL
- Manager of Communications
- News anchor and reporter for television stations in Florida, Georgia, and Missouri
Professional Organizations & Memberships
- National Forum of Black Public Administrators, NC Triad Chapter
- Immediate Past President, 2023-present
- President, 2019-2023
- 2nd Vice President, 2017-2019
- League of Women in Government
- International City/County Management Association
- Local Government Federal Credit Union: Advisory Council
Certifications
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management Institute
- National Incident Management System Incident Command Systems Certifications (ICS) - ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 400, ICS 700
- Joint Information Systems/Joint Information Center: Planning for PIOs
- Joint Information Systems/Joint Information Center: Media Relations
- FISH Philosophy Customer Service
- Pandemic Flu & Strategic National Stockpile Training
Community and Public Service
- International Civil Rights Center & Museum: Gala Planning Committee
- Industries of the Blind
- Board Member, 2023 - 2025
- United Way Greater Greensboro
- Youth Employment Mentoring Taskforce
- Piedmont Triad Minority Enterprise Development Week: Planning Committee
- State of Black NC Conference: Planning Committee
Awards & Recognition
- City of Greensboro, Five-Year Service Award, 2021
- City of Greensboro, Telly Awards (2016, 2017, 2019, 2021)
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City of Kissimmee, National Civic League 2008 All-America City Award
- City of Kissimmee Public Information Office received awards for regional, state, national, and international professional associations for various publications and videos
Education
- Bachelor of Science in telecommunications, University of Florida
- Master of Administration in public relations management and administration, Mountain State University
Why Greensboro?
"Serving the residents of Greensboro is an honor. The mission is to use a variety of outreach methods to keep residents informed and engaged about City programs and services."