Solutions-focused, performance-driven leader eager to offer broad scope of Media Relations / Communications and Instructional / Adult Education talents, as well as diverse Operations Management, Legal Support,

and Regulatory Compliance experience, toward maximizing your progressive company s success.

 

 

         Top performer who offers solid experience in communications, writing / editing, teaching, and website management.

         Integral leader who builds strong relationships with individuals of varying academic and cultural backgrounds, and effectively interfaces among administrators, leadership teams, legal staff, instructional peers, and community members.

         Ambitious self-starter who plans, prioritizes, and manages multiple tasks within high-pressure, deadline-oriented situations.

         Out-of-the-box thinker who contributes superior attention-to-detail and sharp analytical skills toward achieving goals.

         Member of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and Virginia Education Association (VEA).

 

 

         Achieved a 100% EOC SOL pass rate for the 2008 C 2009 academic year, including preparing students individually to make AYP for 2009 C 2010 and facilitating a 100% pass rate among students in 1^st quarter benchmarks for current year.

         Successfully sold out a 2009 student publication, along with receiving a prestigious award for Second Place from the VHSL for the publication s outstanding achievement in quality publications to its school and community.

 

 

 

Media Relations Facilitator (2008 C Present)

         Utilize broad scope of industry knowledge to edit copy for placement on pages; review chosen photos, captions, headlines, and articles; write headlines, captions, and press releases as needed; and plan artwork, illustrations, and photos.

         Play a vital role in supporting media relations processes by providing advisement for articles submitted by media specialists, along with organizing website articles and designing publication layouts to meet and / or exceed project goals.

 

Teacher English / Advanced Communications / Photojournalism (2006 C Present)

         Plan and present dynamic multi-subject instruction by employing effective teaching methodologies designed to facilitate creative and engaging lesson plans and achieve significant increases in overall student performance on rigorous testing.

         Draft curriculum pacing guides while staying abreast of industry trends to optimize individual and group academic success.

         Apply student-centered strategies to generate learning from hands-on activities, along with leading instruction of key communications topics (e.g. spin, ethics) and utilizing diverse capturing and editing software (e.g. Ulead, AVID, Ultra II).

         Expertly assess comprehensive student proficiencies to produce balanced and objective individual performance evaluations, along with tactfully communicating students strengths and weaknesses to parents and / or guardians.

         Demonstrate accurate recordkeeping toward maximizing data compliance with academic policies and procedures.

         Participate in numerous faculty meetings to observe and reflect upon the valuable practices of experienced educators.

 

 

Adult Continuing Education Facilitator

         Strategically steered the development of targeted course curriculums and preparation of course syllabi, along with engaging adult learners in facilitation activities and using narrative / emotional techniques to effectuate learning.

         Coordinated forward-thinking activities to engage adult learners in the basic understanding of Notary Public rules, regulations, and performance, along with providing adult learners with Praxis instruction.

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Site Supervisor / Title Clerk

 

         Contributed strong leadership talents toward directing daily service operations, including maintaining website; managing inventory of state-issued documents; and promoting safety, security, fiscal, and document control per state regulations.

         Prepared contracts for new online messenger services, wrote company and procedure manuals, and implemented solutions-focused strategies for efficient and effective resolution of varied service challenges and / or customer concerns.

 

Legal Assistant / Office Manager

 

         Prepared legal documentation for hearings, trials, meetings, and closings, including researching and writing civil and criminal legal arguments, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, motions, and briefs with the Courts throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as researching case law, judicial decisions, and other relevant legal materials.

         Analyzed and organized case law and information; drafted deeds of trust, separation agreements, and contracts; assisted attorney with shareholder agreements, stock certificates, and corporate filings; investigated facts and law to determine cause of action; answered, directed, and screened telephone calls; and transcribed wide-ranging legal correspondence.

         Handled financial recordkeeping, prepared quarterly taxes and payroll information, and oversaw accounting efforts.

         Liaised extensively between court officers, additional attorneys, and / or their respective legal support staff.

 

 

M.Ed., Secondary Education (3.614 GPA, Cum Laude)                                                           Carlow University

B.A., Communications (3.585 GPA, Cum Laude, Professional Writing Emphasis)                         Carlow University

 

English (9-12) Professional Teaching License

Commonwealth of Virginia / Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

 

Microsoft Office Suite • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • Ulead • Ultra II

AVID • Interactive Achievement • Easy IEP • PowerTeacher • Moodle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

I am excited to build a rewarding career with your company, and am confident that my professional skills and academic credentials can help to achieve your objectives.  I can offer 17+ years of combined experience in Media Relations / Communications, Academic Instruction, Project / Operations Management, and Legal / Administrative Support, and am well-versed in all facets of Writing / Editing, Website Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Client Relations.

 

To complement my background, please note that I hold a M.Ed. in Secondary Education (3.614 GPA, Cum Laude) and a B.A. in Communications (3.585 GPA, Cum Laude, Professional Writing Emphasis) from Carlow University.

 

Currently, as a Media Relations Facilitator for King William County Public Schools, I utilize my broad scope of industry knowledge to edit copy for placement on pages; review chosen photos, captions, headlines, and articles; write headlines, captions, and press releases; and plan artwork, illustrations, and photos.  Within this role, I also support media relations processes by providing advisement for articles submitted by media specialists, along with organizing website articles and designing publication layouts to meet and / or exceed project goals.  As this is just a sampling of my job history, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience.

 

You will find me to be a performance-focused professional who can contribute superior attention-to-detail and sharp analytical talents.  In addition, I can plan, prioritize, and manage multiple communications-based tasks within fast-paced, high-pressure environments while streamlining processes to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality.  For the sum of these aforementioned reasons, I believe I will prove to be an incredible asset to your team.

 

I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contact Name

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Dear _______________________________:

 

I would like to thank you for providing me with the opportunity to interview for the [ Insert Job Title of Position You Interviewed For ] position currently available within your company.  Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements, I am confident that you will find me to be an incredible asset toward achieving your objectives.

 

As previously discussed, I am a performance-driven, results-focused professional who offers 17+ years of combined experience in Media Relations / Communications, Academic Instruction, Project / Operations Management, and Legal / Administrative Support, as well as expertise with Writing / Editing, Website Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Client Relations.  Please recall that I also hold a M.Ed. in Secondary Education (3.614 GPA, Cum Laude) and a B.A. in Communications (3.585 GPA, Cum Laude, Professional Writing Emphasis) from Carlow University.

 

Throughout my career, I have excelled in progressive media relations, instructional, operations, and legal / business support roles for high-profile King William County Public Schools, Community College of Allegheny, and Norwin Messenger Service, among others.  Currently, as a Media Relations Facilitator for the former, I utilize my broad scope of industry knowledge to edit copy for placement on pages; write headlines, captions, and press releases; and plan artwork, illustrations, and photos.  I also provide advisement for articles submitted by media specialists, organize website articles, and design publication layouts to meet and / or exceed project goals.  Thus, I have proven my ability to work within high-pressure, deadline-oriented environments while strategically prioritizing communications projects and team workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.  For these reasons, I am confident that I can achieve success in a rewarding [ Insert Job Title ] role within your company.

 

Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  I would like to extend my thanks once again for the enlightening interview, and look forward to a positive response from you.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy