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Strategic Communications

Well-rounded and dynamic professional with 7+ years experience seeks new

challenge and opportunity to apply consummate skills as a Communications Specialist. 

♦ Key areas of Expertise ♦

   Strategic Communications

   Marketing Techniques

   Business Development

   Budgeting

   Negotiations

• Branding & Research
• Media Creation
• Public Affairs
• Event Coordination
• Presentations

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Professional Profile                                                         

  Escalate business development through innovative initiatives and marketing strategies which increase productivity and revenue growth; achieved an Excellence in Innovation Award

  Organized and detail-oriented leader who conducts data research and analysis; expertise in internal and external communications including e-communications, oral communications, print publications, and social media including Web 2.0 and Webcast technologies

  Self-motivated professional who develops strategic partnerships and strong media and government relationships

  Fluent in Italian and rudimentary Spanish; demonstrate exceptional presentation skills; create marketing materials and electronic media; facilitate and coordinate special events

  Demonstrate diagnostic, negotiating, and collaborative problem-solving skills; exhibit proficiency in translating individual needs into responsive, customized solutions

yyyyyy x. yyyyyyEmployment History                                   

Manager of Communications                                                                                             01/2008 C Present   

American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) ▪ Alexandria, VA

Major Achievements

   Received Excellence in Innovation Award; decreased costs while maintaining superior client communications

   Increased awareness and client satisfaction through intensive public relations; developed, implemented and integrated an external communications strategy

   Increased revenue; partnered with online publisher delivering daily newsletter

   Launched the Global Fight 2010-Synergy in Aviation campaign focusing on 3000 foreign missions

Professional Responsibilities

   Essential player who writes, edits and disperses communications to airport executives; create and implement key correspondence for two departments, and maintain web site

   Expertly produce and distribute policy briefs, newsletters, executive summaries and board reports

   Leverage web expertise and reputation; skillfully design and co-anchor video updates and weekly news show

   Boost business development by soliciting sponsors and providing strategic marketing, support, and control of international and domestic conferences

   Representative for government and industry working groups; effectively monitor and interpret public policy

International Marketing and Communications Manager                                                      06/2004 C 01/2008   

Australian Trade Commission, Embassy of Australia ▪ Washington, D.C.

Major Achievements

   Key member who designed, managed and negotiated the largest public relations promotion in the mid-Atlantic; produced significant results for 20 Australian companies

   Successfully recruited, developed, and promoted clients within a new industry sector

Professional Responsibilities

   Vital member who directed project budgets, and wrote and distributed internal and external communications; developed proposals and funding requests

   Conducted research and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data for senior officials

   Demonstrated strategic marketing techniques; promoted Australian commerce by creating press releases, flyers, brochures, booklets and various other electronic media

   Identified, organized and supervised new business development, international promotions, and market visits; coordinated ministerial/senior level visit programs

   Observed political and commercial trends; lobbied significant individuals

 

Public Affairs Associate                                                                                                     05/2003 C 07/2003   

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Embassy of Australia ▪ Washington, D.C.

Major Achievements

   Researched and developed a new brochure promoting Australian visual media and art

   Participated in management and coordination of a strategic cultural event; provided information to United States policy-makers

Professional Responsibilities

   Skillfully assisted in various public diplomacy projects; conducted research and produced background guides and executive summaries

   Utilized customized marketing strategies and coordinated high-profile events

   Created and efficiently distributed external communications; responded to public inquires

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Social Media/Computer Skills                                         

Effectively communicate company brand, deliver information, and advertise services

   Blogging, Live Writer, Podcasting, Webcasts, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Llinc, and Linkedin

   Microsoft Office Suite, Explorer, Access, and Photoshop

   PR Newswire, Contact Constant, Customer Relationship Management software, and survey and statistical software

   HTML and web content management systems

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Professional Affiliations                                                 

   National Communications Coordinator, University of North Carolina at Greensboro                          DATE

   Information Officer,  Australian Trade Commission                                                                           DATE

   Member, Public Relations Society of America                                                                                  DATE

   Member, eMarketing Association                                                                                                     DATE

   Member,  American Communications Association                                                                             DATE

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Education and Professional Development                   

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science                                                                                                      2004

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ▪ Greensboro, NC

 

Certifications

Client Service Fundamentals                                                                                                                  DATE

Export Facilitation                                                                                                                                 DATE

Italian                                                                                                                                                    DATE

Teaching English as a Foreign Language                                                                                                DATE

 

Seminars

   Project Management            ▪     Business Writing

   Public Speaking                  ▪     SkillPath