jessica claire montgomery street san francisco ca 94105 555 4321000 resumesampleexamplecom 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 deadlinedriven exceptional problem solver skilled multitasker focused driven dedicated team player positive attitudeexcellent communicator firm grasp associated press stylebook social media communication ie facebook twitter linkedin ello womencom instagram tsu myspace google compelling public speaker exceptional writing skills event planning seo knowledge microsoft office suite wordpress adobe photoshop quark xpress indesign final cut pro 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 022012 2014 2005 072010 public relations specialist butcherbox llc boston 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 devised optimal communications strategies reach target audiences planned publicized events including negotiating vendor contracts developed implemented communication strategies information programs communication officer cma cgm group nashville tn hired newlycreated 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 multimedia 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 devised optimal communications strategies reach target audiences planned publicized events including negotiating vendor contracts designing promotional materials 111998 092004 marketingcomm holy rosary medical center city state took newlycreated 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 hospitals 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 marketingcommunication staff volunteers needed managed crisis communications securing number media articles editorials support company edited revised marketing content guarantee highest quality writing managed companys 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 310 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 111992 041998 reportereditor argus observer city state researched wrote news stories editorials copy edited reporters stories grammar spelling accuracy worked associated press provide photos andor news stories designed laid daily pages including editorial page photographed various events news sports edited photos responsible managing newsroom reporters editors absence wrote factually correct concise engaging news stories within tight deadlines gathered verified factual information regarding stories interviews observation research introduced fresh new angles previouslyreported 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 37 news stories per day print reported penned frontpage breaking news stories provided real time updates online education 2015 master communication leadership communication leadership studies gonzaga university spokane wa 1992 expected completion fall 2015 complete certificate international media summer 2015 built crosscultural competence study abroad opportunities problemsolving skills analytical ability adaptability bachelor science communication oregon state university corvallis bachelor science degree communication presentations planned executed multiple press conferences planned wrote created firstever state county address multimedia presentation audience 300 well three subsequent addresses created yearly power point presentation ceo presented chamber commerce meetings wrote speeches ceos commissioners 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