MEDIA ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST Summary Multi-Tasking Media Relations Results-oriented Strategic Initiatives Event Planning Writer Editor Manager/Supervisor Flexibility Adaptable Highlights Greatly improved media coverage press conferences events campus Increased frequency newspaper, radio television interviews featuring Chattanooga State administrators, faculty staff Hosted popular television show focused campus community events (1997-2004) Commissioned local State Representative produce historical documentary African American Tennessee Legislature Reconstruction Modern Times (2004) Created on-site Spanish language classes Emergency Room personnel local hospitals Spanish speaking population began expand area (1995) Accomplishments Led Chattanooga State receive National Awards, Bronze Paragon Award 2012 National Council Marketing Public Relations (NCMPR) Degrees That Work 1 2 Radio/Advertisement/PSA Series category Silver Paragon Award 2011 NCMPR The Power Achievement Electronic Viewbook category Wrote produced 2010 NCMPR District level winners, Online Orientation Online Services category Gold Medallion The Early College Video theCollege Promotional Video category Silver Medallion five commercial series, Thanks Bronze Medallion Video Advertisement/PSA Series category Experience 09/2013 Current Media Activities Specialist Company Name － City State Organize major campus events overseeing security, media services, food services, marketing. Notable speakers past included Neil de Grasse Tyson, host Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, theoretical physicist, Dr.Michio Kaku. Assisting academic departments minor events conferences speakers require smaller venues. Create videos various departments campus academic recruitment purposes. 03/1996 08/2013 Marketing Coordinator Engaged strategic planning deans department heads increase enrollment public awareness new academic programs Utilized focus groups, surveys, market research analysis tools develop strategy Supported branding via press releases, copy radio TV ads, extensive website content print ads, brochures, fliers, posters, billboards Managed advertising budget print electronic media $500,000. Proofed edited materials publication Supervised staff seven comprised three graphic artists, three web designers, office manager Recruited mentored students represented college special events Wrote scripts recruited talent College's radio television commercials Worked local production companies create commercials TV radio Developed scripts recruitment instructional videos various academic departments Produced series "How To" videos guide students registration process Student Services department Commissioned local state representative produce historical documentary African Americans Tennessee Legislature Increased media presence press conferences campus events Hosted television show focused campus community events cable channel dedicated education Increased frequency newspaper, radio television interviews featuring administrators, faculty, staff members Designated contact area journalists served spokesperson needed. 03/1994 03/1996 Continuing Education Coordinator Created personal interest classes appealed met needs community. Recruited instructors, organized schedule, marketed courses. Organized first Spanish language classes ER personnel local hospitals. Skills academic, ads, advertising, banners, brochures, budget, conferences, special events, market research, marketing, materials, newspaper, office manager, personnel, press, press releases, publication, radio, recruitment, scripts, strategy, strategic planning, television, website content Professional Affiliations National Council Marketing Public Relations (NCMPR) Tennessee College Public Relations Association (TCPRA) Lookout Chapter Public Relations Society America American (PRSA) Advertising Federation Chattanooga (Ad Fed) Tennessee Screenwriters Association Education 1994 Master Arts Radio, Television Motion Pictures University North Carolina － City State Radio, Television Motion Pictures Writers Guild America Internship, Star Trek: Deep Space 9 Paramount Pictures, Los Angeles California, Summer 1993 1975 Bachelor Arts Human Services University Tennessee － City State Human Services M ortar Board Senior Citation, Academic Achievement Award; Academic Council; AASLF Outstanding Senior Award; Cheerleader; Campus Entertainment Board; Experiment International Living trip Italy Summer 1973; Operation Crossroads Africa travel six West African nations summer 1972; Resident Assistant 1975 Interests Writers Guild Board Directors (2011-2012) Sanctified Sisters Performing Ministry, Executive Director Founder Howard High School, Class 1971, President Reunion Chairperson 2001-2011) Murray Hills Neighborhood Association Board (2009-2011) Hillcrest Elementary School PTA, President (2009-2010) Moccasin Bend Council Girl Scouts America, Leader, Brownie Troop 875 (2007-2009)