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Communications Specialist/Media Relations SpecialistTelephone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (home) . PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (cell)email: EMAIL AVAILABLEPROFILEFocused and self-motivated communications professional with extensive media experience developed across a broad range of communications disciplines including television news, non-fiction television, advertising, public relations and media relations. In-depth knowledge of journalistic storytelling and successful pitching techniques for print, broadcast and digital media outlets.COMPUTER SKILLSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Audition, GeekPak Custom CMS, Drupal CMS, Word Press, Teams, Bootcamp, CoSchedule, Cision, Agility, DSLR digital cameraCLEARANCE STATUS: SECRET DHS, DODCAREER HIGHLIGHTServed as a subject matter expert and featured speaker on media relations at a PR News conference in Washington, D.C.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTSSenior Communications Specialist, Copper River Family of Companies (remote), Nov. 23 Aug. 24Provide document/artifact development and support to engineers with the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency.Senior Communications Specialist, SD Solutions (remote), March 22 July 23Developed, coordinated and executed stakeholder internal and external communication and outreach plans, especially regarding special events (groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings) and town halls for the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection. Managed updates of the internal SharePoint page and contributed to the update and/or redesign of other resources. Supported employee offboarding by authoring retirement communications for PMO leadership. Drafted speeches, remarks, talking points, statements, graphics, and other related documents and materials for the PMO Director and other leadership. Supported leadership in developing compelling narratives for various award programs. Contributed to PowerPoint presentations.Successfully planned groundbreakings for facilities in Texas and Puerto RicoProduced town halls for PMO director that were attended by more than 300 employees and contractorsPublic Affairs Specialist, Solari Creative (remote), Oct. 20 Oct. 21Performed as a communications and media relations specialist in a remote position (due to Covid-19 protocols) for the United States Army Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground where I wrote news stories for internal and external audiences, including executive-level audiences. Interviewed subject matter experts and developed an original approach for each storyline. Tasked with working with visual and digital communications, including graphic designers, to create informational graphics and eye-catching presentations. Developed social media plans.Consistently met deadlines in a fast-paced environmentEstablished outstanding relationships with subject matter expertsPinder Resume, Page 2Senior Communications Specialist, A Bright Idea Advertising & Public Relations, April 18 Feb. 20Performed as a communications and media relations specialist at client site - United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical and Biological Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground where I wrote press releases, complex publication materials, newsletters, bulletins, and informational materials for internal and external audiences, including executive-level audiences. Interviewed subject matter experts and developed an original approach for each story line. Worked with senior government officials to translate ideas and concepts into professional communications products under tight deadlines, including PowerPoint presentations, articles and other communications products, as needed. Worked with visual and digital communications, including working with graphic designers to create informational graphics and eye-catching presentations. Developed social media plans. Assisted with establishing editorial and departmental standards. Edited the work of and provide guidance and direction to colleagues.As a member of the ABI in-office Verbal Communications team, managed client projects in the government and private sectors, including media pitching and planning; writing press releases; media advisories, proposals, strategic communications plans; advertising and marketing copy; and providing media training; social media strategizing and content planning/development and general client project and task management.Succeeded in synthesizing and distilling large amounts of highly technical scientific information and generating key messages to multiple audiencesEstablished outstanding relationships with subject matter expertsADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Loyola University, Baltimore, MD, Jan. 18 May 18Taught advertising using textbook, supplemental readings and mock agency in-class assignments.ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Towson University, Towson, MD, Aug. 11 June 17Taught courses in electronic media and film, and mass communicationsDIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS, Towson University, Towson, MD, Jan. 13 April 17Promoted university, its programs, students, faculty and staff to local and national journalists. Researched, wrote, and edited press releases and pitches. Distributed pitches and press releases to media. Responded to media inquiries and requests for assistance from TU experts. Arrange interviews. Coordinated photo shoots. Managed media visits to campus, including major networks and film crews. Contributed to media relations social media accounts. For crisis communications, worked in concert with Senior Director of Communications and V.P. of Marketing and Communications to develop cohesive messaging that informed media stakeholders while proactively strengthening, enhancing, and protecting the universitys image and reputation. Coordinated and supported meetings and briefings through the development of materials both in advance and as follow-up to those events.Successfully managed issue of proposed White Student Union. Made media aware that the organization was not Towson University sanctioned and worked with national media (CNN, Vice) to promote Towsons brand as an inclusive public institutionResearched, produced and presented to colleagues a multi-media presentation on responding to reputational crisis communications situationsPinder Resume, Page 3MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALISTTowson University, Towson, MD (Sept. 10 Jan. 13)40 hours/weekServed as an official spokesperson. Promoted university, its programs, students, faculty, and staff to local and national journalists. Researched, wrote, and edited press releases and pitches. Distributed pitches and press releases to media. Responded to media inquiries and requests for assistance from TU experts. Arrange interviews. Coordinated photo shoots. Managed media visits to campus, including major networks and film crews. Contributed to media relations social media accounts. Develop and execute media relations strategic plans.Using prior, personally established media contacts along with constantly developing new contacts, generate positive Towson University stories across media platforms.Created, developed and, co-produced TU in 2 mini-lecture video series. Segments of this video series have been included on NBC Learns teacher subscription service at their request.Developed relationships with subject matter experts across all levels of the university to spot interesting trends, discoveries, and stories of interest to national and local media.EDUCATIONTowson University Towson, MDM.A., Mass Communications (including studies in Mass Media Law and Global Communications)B.S., Mass Communications Video and Film Production,PORTFOLIOhttps://www.dropbox.com/sh/w67okp0o3e56vg/AACXT_kp61dquALyFwQtutxDa?dl=0 |
