creative and detail-focused communications specialist eager to contribute exceptional  writing, editing, and project leadership expertise toward supporting a dynamic employer in achieving business goals and objectives.

 

 

         superior blend of organizational, prioritization, interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills.

         excel in proofreading, editing, research and interviewing, consistently delivering broad-based projects within strict time constraints.

         adept at driving full-scope marketing campaigns from concept development, through production, to successful completion.

         highly versatile, productive and adaptable; able to quickly master new roles, responsibilities, tasks, software, and environments.

         keen ability to define and understand specific client needs and requirements and align strategy, voice, and theme with specific audiences.  

         adept at creating riveting and quality-driven written materials which strengthen corporate identity and command attention.

         reliably ensure writing, layout and graphics contain precise brand and message consistency.

 

areas of expertise:

 

story writing

newsletters

press releases

case studies

magazine articles

white papers

print ads

marketing copy

web content

 

 

kodak dental systems, 2006 to 2009

sr. communications manager

         spearheaded planning, conceptualization, development and fine-tuning of all company marketing communications inclusive of manuals, web copy, powerpoint presentations, brochures, print ads, direct mail, and press releases.

         oversaw internal and external communications including company newsletter.

         persuasively announced and promoted company product launches and newsworthy events.

         actively contributed to achieving 35% yoy (year over year) growth in earnings through production of informative and compelling content and campaigns.

         increased lead generation by 45% yoy by participating in demand generation initiatives; gracefully balanced multiple campaigns concurrently, meeting or exceeding all deadlines.

         fostered, nurtured and maintained collaborative relationships with media and company executives.

 

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professional experience continued

 

institut dermed medical spa, 2003 to 2006

sr. communications manager

         applied sharp leadership talents toward directing all external and internal communication efforts including media relationships, research, story writing, extensive editing, and speech writing.

         created high-impact powerpoint presentations, case studies, press releases, and copy for collateral materials such as brochures, flyers, and website. 

         exhibited excellent initiative in launching, writing and managing internal company newsletter.

         partnered with creative team members in concept development, copywriting, graphics, and layout.

 

communication masters, 1998 to 2003

communications specialist

• teamed with company executives to effectively promote clients businesses/products by writing and editing copy for brochures, pamphlets, flyers, magazine articles, news releases, and biographies.
• strategically enhanced clients websites with persuasive and engaging copy, produced convincing promotional materials, prepared newsletters and speeches, and cultivated effective relationships with press representatives to maximize company exposure.
• ensured and optimized inter-company cohesiveness by overseeing internal and external communications.

 

                  

 

prior background includes role as a reporter for the gwinnett daily news, 1997 to 1998.

 

 

ma in professional writing c kennesaw state university, atlanta

 

ba in journalism, concentration in public relations c georgia state university, atlanta