PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST Professional Summary Public relations communications specialist adept media relations, special events coordination, issues management community relations. Skills Deadline-oriented Strong creative vision Event planning Strong communication skills Media relations Communications management Natural leader Creative writing Diversity trainer Strategy development Public Relations Information gathering Work History Public Relations Specialist 09/2019 Current Company Name – City State Generated implemented media pitches clients Entertainment, Medical, Fitness, Tech Industry Communicated media weekly build relationships optimize press coverage Developed campaigns increase public awareness company engage customers Coordinated press releases handled press inquiries company Forged strong media relationships public relations goals Wrote press releases routine use crisis management Contributing Writer On Camera Host 08/2011 Current Company Name – City State Conducted extensive research Entertainment wrote several long-form pieces Networked various industry leaders experts gather multiple perspectives issues Wrote produced compelling investigative human interest stories celebrities iconic news subjects Captured reported post-show recaps, highlighting successes opportunities improvement Traveled location write report firsthand experience Introduced fresh new angles previously-reported material update inform readers Lead camera host www.presspassla.com Excelled within on-call journalism positions, blending experience passion ensure timely comprehensive reporting Interviewed high profile guests entertainment sports industry Wrote factually correct, concise engaging news stories within tight deadlines Researched potential news feature stories timely quality distribution public Managed competing deadlines efficiency Completed thorough research assigned topics Utilized exceptional writing, editing proofreading skills produce engaging error-free content Followed beat sources, contacts leads gather information stories Applied understanding public opinion, social media traditional media use create engaging attention-grabbing stories Director Operations 08/2003 08/2018 Company Name – City State Supervised 200 stamping assembly employees maximum productivity, multiple locations Reduced project downtime oversaw safety various certification processes Developed deepened relationships form lasting loyal partnerships Hired, coached trained staff monitored performance offered mentoring junior team members Limited financial discrepancies, reviewing approving billing invoices expense reports Assisted executive decision-making strategy planning, initiating productive relationships management teams serving key contact various personnel issues Directed safety operations maintained clean work environment adherence FDA OSHA requirements Grew business creatively driving sales maintaining cost controls Drove sales effectively managing several multi-units within facility Built customer employee loyalty effectively implemented operational strategies Delegated assignments based site plans, project needs knowledge individual team members Collaborated management, technical crew members fellow supervisors organize efficient site operations achieve demanding schedule targets Boosted team productivity contests incentives staff Education Bachelor Arts Communications Fayetteville State University City State Graduated 3.8 GPA Member Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Graduated summa cum laude Member Alpha Psi Omega Honor Fraternity Majored Speech/Communications And Theater Minored Biology Skills Deadline-oriented Strong creative vision Event planning Strong communication skills Media relations Communications management Natural leader Creative writing Diversity trainer Strategy development Public Relations Information gathering Work History Public Relations Specialist 09/2019 Current Company Name – City State Generated implemented media pitches clients Entertainment, Medical, Fitness, Tech Industry Communicated media weekly build relationships optimize press coverage Developed campaigns increase public awareness company engage customers Coordinated press releases handled press inquiries company Forged strong media relationships public relations goals Wrote press releases routine use crisis management Contributing Writer On Camera Host 08/2011 Current Company Name – City State Conducted extensive research Entertainment wrote several long-form pieces Networked various industry leaders experts gather multiple perspectives issues Wrote produced compelling investigative human interest stories celebrities iconic news subjects Captured reported post-show recaps, highlighting successes opportunities improvement Traveled location write report firsthand experience Introduced fresh new angles previously-reported material update inform readers Lead camera host www.presspassla.com Excelled within on-call journalism positions, blending experience passion ensure timely comprehensive reporting Interviewed high profile guests entertainment sports industry Wrote factually correct, concise engaging news stories within tight deadlines Researched potential news feature stories timely quality distribution public Managed competing deadlines efficiency Completed thorough research assigned topics Utilized exceptional writing, editing proofreading skills produce engaging error-free content Followed beat sources, contacts leads gather information stories Applied understanding public opinion, social media traditional media use create engaging attention-grabbing stories Director Operations 08/2003 08/2018 Company Name – City State Supervised 200 stamping assembly employees maximum productivity, multiple locations Reduced project downtime oversaw safety various certification processes Developed deepened relationships form lasting loyal partnerships Hired, coached trained staff monitored performance offered mentoring junior team members Limited financial discrepancies, reviewing approving billing invoices expense reports Assisted executive decision-making strategy planning, initiating productive relationships management teams serving key contact various personnel issues Directed safety operations maintained clean work environment adherence FDA OSHA requirements Grew business creatively driving sales maintaining cost controls Drove sales effectively managing several multi-units within facility Built customer employee loyalty effectively implemented operational strategies Delegated assignments based site plans, project needs knowledge individual team members Collaborated management, technical crew members fellow supervisors organize efficient site operations achieve demanding schedule targets Boosted team productivity contests incentives staff