John Smith |
7312 Parkway Drive
Hanover, Maryland 21076
|
|
Residence: 877-42-THING
E-mail: john@thingamajob.com |
| |
|
|
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY |
| Professional with five years communications experience in areas such as: |
Strategic Communications Plans
Development and Production of Publications
Presentations and Oral Communications
Internal Communications
|
|
Media Relations
Writing Articles
Public Relations Training
Special Events Training |
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS |
Name of organization — Director of Public Relations
A short description of organization and what it does, so that the reader will have some information about this employer.
January 1997 — Present
Washington, DC |
Communications Planning & Management
- Raised public awareness about the XXX an average of 10% annually through the development and implementation of the first strategic communications plan.
- Increased participation in the XXX Program by 50% through the development and implementation of a program outreach plan.
Media Relations
- Increased media coverage by 37% through the institution of a media relations program, which included serving as media contact; pitching stories to local and national media, including online services; writing press releases; providing print and broadcast interviews; and developing media materials such as fact sheets and press kits.
- Performed media relations for more than 30 events from community to educational programs across the country. Print or broadcast media covered more than 90% of the event.
|
Name of organization — Park Ranger/Public Information Specialist
A short description of organization and what it does, so that the reader will have some information about this employer.
August 1989 — January 1997
Washington, DC |
Public Affairs
- Educated members of Congress about the role and importance of the National Park Service (NPS) by participating in a public affairs campaign that promoted the agency. Developed policy bulletins and an educational packet that was distributed to members of Congress, as well as the media and NPs employees.
- Expanded public participation in the NPs cherry blossom interpretive program by 20% through the implementation of a public relations campaign that publicized the program to local print and broadcast media.
Program Development
- Increased support and visitation to the XXX by working with park historian in the development and implementation of a special event to celebrate XXX at Ford's Theater.
- Enhanced management support of the XXX by developing and implementing an educational event for more than 500 Department of Interior employees and public on XXXX.
|
EDUCATION |
M.A., International Relations, The American University, Washington, D.C. 199X
B.A., Political Science, Drew University, Madison, NJ 198X
Computer Skills: Proficient in a variety of software including: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, QuarkXpress, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, digital photography and scanning. |
PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCES |
Member, International Association of XXX, Washington, DC chapter 1997-present Member, XXX Society of America, Washington, DC chapter 1997-present Member, XXX Society, Washington, DC chapter 1999-present Member, XXX Commission, XXXX 1997-1999 Member, XXX Committee, XXX 1999-present |
|