Administrative Assistant

••••• Booth Drive, Unit #B Pocatello, Idaho••••• ••••• ••••• Phone: •••••E-Mail: •••••


MARKETING MANAGER, PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER, EDITOR, OR PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Task oriented with writing, editing and speaking capabilities. Extensive background in media marketing and public relations. Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Mass Communications provides an on-going emphasis in practical experiences. Progressively took on challenges and responsibilities to improve marketing, while creating progressive and tactical campaigns. Knowledge of media production, communication, dissemination techniques and methods. Built passion for products and services and drove integration into appropriate campaigns and programs. Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of an organization.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Public Relations••••• Define and Implement Strategy••••• Product launches and announcements
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS WHILE CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL GOALS

Develops and implements public relations programs that will positively influence prospective customers.
Fostered relationships with external communication resources, including industry trade press, general news media, and technical industry analysts.
Exceptional speaker for venues as it pertains to, trade association coordination, and public affairs assistance.
Responsible for all media relations efforts, including developing strong relationships with the media, story pitching and media list development; Oversaw PR agency relationship including day-to-day direction, budget and project management.
Worked in conjunction with other departments, manage companys involvement with industry associations.
Managed copy-editing, headline writing, computer, AP wire and pagination experience, with a passion for accuracy.
Support other Managers in developing and leveraging relationships with worldwide technology, business and vertical trade media.
Measures departmental performance, and implements process improvements for increased efficiency, cost reduction and improved company reputation.
Directs the development, administration, and adherence to operating budgets.
Proven success at managing an operation at top efficiency.
Ensured that all published material meets standards for style, grammar, punctuation, spelling, typography, clarity, structure, accuracy and appropriateness.
Ability to work as part of a team to manage and to meet multiple deadlines.
Solid grounding in journalism ethics and values.
Reviews written products and materials for conformity with standards of objectivity, style, and presentation.
Assists staff members, who are less experienced to learn effective communications and publishing techniques.
Communicated with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information was exchanged in person, in writing, by telephone or e-mail.



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

••••• to Present
* University of Phoenix Online
Faculty, Part-Time

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* Idaho State University Pocatello, Idaho
Assistant Professor

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* OHIO UNIVERSITY ATHENS, OHIO
Graduate Student Instructor

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* BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY PROVO, UTAH
Public Relations Intern

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* Brigham Young University Provo, Utah
Instructor Beginning News Writing Lab Research Assistant

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* Walla Walla Union Bulletin Walla Walla, Washington
Sports Writer

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* Subway Walla Walla, Washington
General Manager

EDUCATION

Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D): Mass Communication ABD on •••••
Ohio University Athens, Ohio

Master of Arts (MA): Mass Communications Graduated •••••
Brigham Young University Provo, Utah

COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Word
Excel
Office Suite PC/Mac
Digital Photography and Video (Final Cut Pro)
CS3
InDesign and other pagination publishing software

Web Page Creations: Personal, •••••
The local Farmers ••••• and references upon mutual interest Willing to Relocate