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- Communications Specialist and Media ProducerDefense & Space | Greater Salt Lake City Area, USSummary
• Expert communicator with diverse marketing and public relations experience in aerospace and local government industries.
•Proven abilities in social media, writing and editing, media relations, digital content production, and event management.
• Results-oriented leader of creative teams, corporate communications, and marketing projects.Experience- Apr 2012 - PresentDirector of Communications and Fundraising / Shuman Park Splash (Tremonton City)
-Maintain organization’s Facebook page and Twitter account. Develop and implement communication plan and marketing strategies, including traditional and social media campaigns.
-Prepare and deliver oral and written presentations to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with media representatives, government officials, and public interest groups. Work specifically with Tremonton City Manager and city council.
-Raised $30K in 6 months for the project. Participate in the planning and execution of fundraising activities, including grant applications. Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.
-Monitor and coordinate event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
- Aug 2006 - PresentMedia Communications Producer / ATK Aerospace Systems
-Write and edit effective communication pieces, prepare information for media kits and contribute to organization's social media feeds. As a Social Media Team member, support national media tweetups and astronaut/leadership tweetchats.
-Create and coordinate employee communications, including leadership messaging and all-hands meetings.
-Collaborate with communications department to develop campaign concepts and produce content for social media initiatives, internal productions and broadcast outlets. Direct and coordinate activities of media production stakeholders including PR officers, engineers, graphic designers, camera crews, and talent.
-Produce critical media content for multi-million dollar aerospace contract proposals, and regulate distribution. Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
-Support media relations at major public events, such as rocket motor tests and government leader speeches. Collaborate with external media and communications professionals to meet project goals, including stakeholders at CNN, NASA, United Way, Discovery Channel, and National Geographic.
- Oct 2003 - Aug 2008Co-owner/Producer / Wreckinghorse Media
-Oversee activities directly related to motion graphics and video production services.
-Plan and direct activities such as marketing, production, hiring talent and freelancers, and coordinating with clients as required.
- Aug 2005 - Aug 2006Teacher / Bridgerland Applied Technology College/ Fast Forward Charter High School
-Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
-Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
-Develop curricula, present lectures, and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence.
Education-
2010 - 2012Webster UniversityMA in Communications Management
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2006 - 2011Apple Certified ProFinal Cut Pro (5,6,7)
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2002 - 2005Utah State UniversityBS in Broadcast Journalism
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- Restroom construction is underway at Shuman Park. http://t.co/yzMMVyS0
- Just a few more days until our fundraiser featuring music by @Nick__Nash. Did we mention we’re giving this baby away? http://t.co/8I496tvg
- RT @Nick__Nash: Playing a show Aug.17th w/ @julesmoses ! Check my page for details...I guess you could call it a come back http://t.co/Z ...
- We will have a booth at Wheat and Beet Days in Garland on Saturday. Stop by and show your support for Shuman Park Splash!
- Thanks to everyone who stopped by today. It was great to meet so many supporters. See you at the fundraiser on Aug. 17! http://t.co/1nDCKBJ7
- Two of our amazing committee members spreading the word. Big thanks to Kent’s Market for the delicious popsicles. http://t.co/JpOggWWE
- RT @Nick__Nash: @tremontonsplash Excited to play August 17th!
- Popsicles are going fast! Hurry over to our booth! East side along the fence.
- Come visit our booth tomorrow at Tremonton Days! We will have popsicles, candy and tickets for our prize drawing next month.
- New committee, fundraiser event planned, and a huge donation! Read more at https://t.co/J3kYERbAJun 26, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Tremonton City Council adopted Resolution 12-27 (Shuman Park Splash Pad) today. Time to start raising money!
- Exciting details in the proposed Splash Pad Resolution from Tremonton City! Visit http://t.co/NbT0nu9a for info & attend the June 5 meeting.May 23, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Last call for the Amazon drawing. The survey closes at 10 p.m. http://t.co/ELVgh2Lz
- We want your feedback on the Splash Pad project! Complete a survey and be entered in a $15 Amazon gift card drawing. http://t.co/ELVgh2Lz
- Don't forget the Tremonton City Council meeting tonight at 7pm. 102 S. Tremont St. We need your attendance!
- RT @USATODAY http://t.co/aqBXl21q Great read that speaks to our project. Join us at the council mtg on May 1 at 7 pm (102 S. Tremont St)Apr 22, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Looking for those interested in joining 5-7 person committee to help with Splash Pad Project. Tweet or FB message us if you want to help!
- Encouraging news: our group has a preliminary meeting Friday morning with city officials Jeff Reese & Shawn Warnke. Anyone want to attend?
- Our first assignment is posted on FB. Read this article and do some homework! http://t.co/FeVroUJt
- Our first assignment is posted on FB. Read this article and do some homework! http://t.co/b3hkAOvF via @AddThis
