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SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST Public Relations / Intranet & Extranet Infrastructures / Website Development Dynamic communicator demonstrating professionalism and cross-functional technical expertise through a distinguished 15+-year career leading communications and public relations initiatives. Proven ability to develop and launch user-friendly intranet and extranet sites. Recognized nationally for award winning website development. Innate ability to streamline and systematize all phases of internal and external information flows-able to scrutinize complex information and translate into uncomplicated concepts. Winning ability to steer organizations in conveying a professional and distinctive image. Core competencies include:
TV News Writer, KIRO-TV 7, Seattle, WA (CBS Affiliate) Weekend Assignment News Editor, KEZI-TV 9, Eugene, OR (ABC Affiliate) News Reporter / Reader, KPNW AM/FM, Eugene, OR (ABC Affiliate) News Reporter (Volunteer), KLCC FM, Eugene, OR (NPR Affiliate) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONSULTANT 2003-PRESENT AARON DOUGLAS ENTERPRISES, Portland, OR Working as consultant while obtaining B.S. in Digital Media Production at the Art Institute of Portland DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES, 2000 - 2003 MILLER NASH LLP, Portland, OR Recruited to re-launch Miller Nash website, establish firm's brand identity and build a functional, quality marketing department. Develop strategic marketing plans, offer advice, and identify growth opportunities to expand revenues. Spearhead launch of innovative contact management database and other technological features to strengthen firm's image. Create marketing materials from design to publication and distribution; coordinate publication of all internal communications including newsletters and electronic in-house newsletter (Inside Focus), brochures, posters, banners, audio and visual programs. Supervise staff of three and coordinate with additional staff to finalize marketing projects and assist with design of website, client extranet, online proposal generator, and CRM database. Coordinate seminars, training and high-profile speaking engagements. Selected accomplishments:
BARRAN LIEBMAN LLP, Portland, OR Partnered with 12 labor and employment lawyers from Lane Powell Spears (below) to launch Barran Liebman LLP in only two weeks. Managed strategic planning for company image including logo concept and design, strategic product branding, advertising, and developing of marketing segment of business plan. Selected accomplishments:
PARALEGAL, 1995 - 1997 LANE POWELL SPEARS LUBERSKY LLP, Seattle, WA / Portland, OR Promoted from paralegal to coordinate all aspects of marketing communications including writing and editing brochures, flyers and media releases while managing $300,000 budget. Foster key relations with media including reporters, producers and others to increase exposure and publicity through TV, radio and press. As paralegal scope of responsibility encompassed coordinating legal administrative matters, as well as marketing tasks such as writing and publishing a 16-page monthly newsletter. Selected accomplishments: PARALEGAL, 1989 - 1996 LAW OFFICES OF STEVEN J. FIELDS, Seattle, WA Served as paralegal for family law attorney tasked with administrative duties in regard to divorces, legal separations, abuse cases and other legal matters. Handled office billing, client service and represented law firm in routine court matters. PRIOR EXPERIENCE Marketing Coordinator / Office Manager, Eugene Municipal Court, Eugene, OR- Managed $1.45 million budget. Marketing Project Assistant - Hult Center for the Performing Arts, City of Eugene, Eugene, OR - Coordinated publicity in 1988 for Annual Eugene Celebration (attended by 100,000). EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS BA Degree in Journalism (1983) - University of Oregon, School of Journalism, Eugene, OregonOther Professional Training: Paralegal Degree (1993) - Edmonds Community College, Edmonds, Washington Speaking Engagements:
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