Perform a variety of public relations functions according to client needs, including strategic communication planning.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS/NEWS BUREAU EDITOR
York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA
July 2004 - July 2005

Created and implemented media campaigns. Served as primary contact for media, including crisis situations. Engaged in proactive media relations and relationship building. Fostered and managed internal communication among faculty, staff and administration.

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
URS Coleman, Bel Air, MD
February 2003 - July 2004

Perform various public relations and public affairs tasks for government client in accordance with strategic plan. Manage projects from research stage through development using in-house visual communications and outsource vendors. Prepare information products of highly technical topics for public consumption. Coordinate public meetings and prepare supporting notification and information materials. Develop page layout, write dynamic text and update text for public Web site. Coordinate exhibit design and production.

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Glatfelter, York, PA
March 2001 - February 2003

Prepared various communication pieces for internal and external audiences. Coordinated charitable contributions and in-kind donations. Engaged in media relations, special event planning, shareholder relations, strategic planning, issues management and crisis management.

References available upon request.