PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST Summary Dedicated Communication Specialist extensive experience media relations special event planning. Areas expertise include writing many audiences, public policy analysis managing multiple priorities. Highlights Superb writer editor Trained media relations crisis communication Print electronic media Deadline-driven Exceptional problem solver Compelling public speaker Exceptional writing skills Event planning SEO knowledge Microsoft Office Suite WordPress Adobe Photoshop Quark XPress InDesign Final Cut Pro Skilled multi-tasker Focused driven Dedicated team player Positive attitudeExcellent communicator Firm grasp Associated Press Stylebook Social media communication (ie: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Ello, Women.com, Instagram, tsu, MySpace, Google+) Accomplishments Communicated public, elected officials, media employees. Ran communications public relations efforts hundreds projects minimal budgets. Developed implemented innovative internal communications strategy improve employee engagement strategic messaging. Experience Public Relations Specialist March 2012 January 2014 Company Name － City State Created position took duties PR agency Promoted plan media, Health Plan members public Updated monitored social media communication website Wrote implemented yearly Public Relations Social Media plans Arranged sponsorships area events, promotion event planning Coordinated implemented community relations programs charitable events Tracked negative communication organization websites blogs developed strategies addressing it. Devised optimal communications strategies reach target audiences. Planned publicized events, including negotiating vendor contracts. Developed implemented communication strategies information programs. Communication Officer January 2005 August 2010 Company Name － City State Hired newly-created position develop PR function Communicated public, elected officials, media employees Wrote distributed press releases, speeches, newsletters collateral material Planned executed press conferences Trained executive staff media relations. Prepared briefed officials staff prior media interviews. Created maintained Facebook Twitter presence Analyzed public policy issues Wrote letters commissioners' behalf governor, federal, state agencies Developed multi-media events, later uploaded video website Assisted planning executing community meetings Created implemented yearly Communication Plan Managed crisis communications, securing [Number] media articles editorials support company. Edited revised marketing content guarantee highest quality writing. Established effective working relationships clients, government officials media representatives. Wrote edited company whitepapers, emails, newsletters web content. Developed brand identity, including distinctive graphic style tone, company communications. Wrote [Number] press releases media advisories per week. Tracked negative communication organization websites blogs developed strategies addressing it. Devised optimal communications strategies reach target audiences. Planned publicized events, including negotiating vendor contracts designing promotional materials. Marketing/Comm December 1998 October 2004 Company Name － City State Took newly-created position Public Relations agency Wrote distributed press releases, responded calls media, including CNN Associated Press Managed marketing communication hospital clinics, including design placement advertising, plus media public communication Trained administrative line staff media relations, prepped briefed staff members prior media interviews Designed wrote newsletters, brochures, direct mail pieces collateral materials Wrote developed internal communication staff, including unionized staff Coordinated hospital's website Provided strategic marketing advice Senior Leadership team, board physicians Created executed yearly Marketing Plan, Communication Plan departmental budget Planned executed hospital open houses educational events Managed Marketing/Communication staff volunteers needed Managed crisis communications, securing [Number] media articles editorials support company. Edited revised marketing content guarantee highest quality writing. Managed company's formal employee communications system distribute company news critical information. Wrote newsletter marketing copy presentation materials special projects. Established effective working relationships clients, government officials media representatives. Wrote edited company whitepapers, emails, newsletters web content. Developed brand identity, including distinctive graphic style tone, company communications. Wrote 3-10 press releases media advisories per week. Devised optimal communications strategies reach target audiences. Evaluated advertising promotion programs compatibility public relations efforts. Edited distributed press releases pitches local national media outlets, securing positive coverage multiple publications. Wrote designed effective sales communications collateral. Planned publicized events, including negotiating vendor contracts designing promotional materials. Wrote, designed edited newsletters, flyers, web content CEO presentations. Managed internal communications, including production management print electronic newsletters. Reporter/Editor December 1992 May 1998 Company Name － City State Researched wrote news stories editorials Copy edited reporters' stories grammar, spelling accuracy Worked Associated Press provide photos and/or news stories Designed laid daily pages, including editorial page Photographed various events, news sports edited photos Responsible managing newsroom reporters editor's absence Wrote factually correct, concise engaging news stories within tight deadlines. Gathered verified factual information regarding stories interviews, observation research. Introduced fresh new angles previously-reported material update inform readers. Networked various industry leaders experts gather multiple perspectives issues. Captured visual content edited general assignment stories print Covered breaking news murder trials fatal auto crashes. Simplified topics healthcare, energy, government technology clear, concise compelling writing. Wrote 3-7 news stories per day print. Reported penned front-page breaking news stories provided real time updates online. Education Master Communication Leadership Communication Leadership Studies 2015 Gonzaga University － City State USA Expected completion: fall, 2015 Will complete Certificate International Media summer, 2015 Built cross-cultural competence study abroad opportunities Problem-solving skills, analytical ability adaptability Bachelor Science Communication 1992 Oregon State University － City State USA Bachelor Science Degree; Communication Presentations Planned executed multiple press conferences. Planned, wrote created first-ever State County Address, multi-media presentation audience 300, well three subsequent addresses. Created yearly Power Point presentation CEO presented Chamber Commerce meetings. Wrote speeches CEOs commissioners present ribbon cuttings community events. Skills Public Relations, Media Relations, PR, Advertising, Marketing, Budget, Direct Mail, Marketing Plan, Public Policy, Community Relations, Event Planning, Adobe Photoshop, Content Management Systems, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Ms Office, Operations, Photoshop, Quark XPress, Training, Video Production