SUMMARY:

Communications Professional experienced working in fast - paced environment demanding strong organizational, technical and interpersonal skills; is trustworthy and committed to superior customer service; has an intimate knowledge of the broadcasting industry; is confident and capable of interactions with individuals with various professional experiences; detail oriented and resourceful in completing projects and able to multi-task.

CAPABILITIES INCLUDE:

• Customer Relations
• Media Communications
• Project Management
• Web Design & Content Writing
• Creating /Delivering written & spoken communication
• Budgeting
• Event Planning
• Publication Design, Layout & Content Writing
• Computer /Technology Operation
• Community Outreach

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:

Confidential, Lansing, MI

Project Coordinator /Communications Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Development Manager for Confidential which includes all fundraising efforts, management of the board of trustees and day-to-day operations of the organization.
• State Project Manager for the nationwide transition to digital television preparing TV stations and general public.
• Create and disseminate educational materials including fliers, brochures, news releases and PSAs
• Manages the annual state broadcasters’ awards program, student internship and Scholarship programs and trains new hires
• Has extensive relationships with television and radio stations throughout the state

Confidential, Coldwater, MI

Composing Artist and Copy Writer

Responsibilities:

• Layout of advertisements and information for the daily and weekly local newspaper publications and the monthly real estate publication
• Article writing for the daily newspaper publication

Confidential

FAC Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Assisted soldiers and their families in pre and post deployment planning, including financial assistance, insurance preparation and employment placement.
• Communications and Equipment manager for family morale video teleconferencing during holidays and special events

Confidential, Kalamazoo, MI

Communications Representative

Responsibilities:

• Confidential communications representative at regional and statewide events coordinating with media and the general public
• Served on a statewide internal communications committee for the department helping to develop a department-wide standard for delivering internal communications and improving customer service within Confidential
• Design and maintenance of several websites
• Public relations coordinator of local musician