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John Smith
7312 Parkway Drive; Hanover, MD 21076; H: 877-42-THING |
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QUALIFICATIONS 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
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Media Relations
Writing Articles
Public Relations Training
Special Events Training |
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
| Director of Public Relations |
- 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.
- 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.
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| Public Information Specialist |
- 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.
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| EMPLOYMENT HISTORY |
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, XXXX Association, New York, NY
PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST, XXXX Consultants, Los Angeles, CA |
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EDUCATION |
The American University, Washington, D.C. (1994 - 1996)
M.A., International Relations
Drew University, Madison, NJ (1991 - 1994)
B.A., Political Science |
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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 |
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