Marketing Specialist and Public Information Officer Resumes in US-Kentucky-Lexington: Karen

Marketing Specialist and Public Information Officer Resume

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Karen

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US-Kentucky-Lexington

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Marketing Specialist and Public Information Officer

Objective:

To obtain a full-time position utilizing my skills and expertise as a public information officer. I am a resourceful, creative problem solver and troubleshooter, who can analyze and develop solutions to unexpected or unusual problems utilizing verbal and written communications. Structured workday as a series of goals and objectives with careful prioritization of tasks that resulted in a high completion rate.

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EDUCATION

Eastern Kentucky University, Masters in Public Health

University of Kentucky, Masters Degree in Social Work

University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Sociology

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2008 Safety (temporary position): Gray Construction, Lexington, Kentucky

Performed safety audits at job sites; recommended corrective action according to state, federal, and company policies and procedures.

Observed employees in performance of assigned duties to determine compliance with safety precautions, including operating procedures, protective clothing, and prescribed maintenance schedules.

Examined incidence reports and performed data entry to store metrics regarding all incidents (misses and near misses).

2007-2007 Marketing Coordinator: REGISTRAT, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky

Support business development.

Manage the design, development and ongoing review and revision of marketing materials.

Assist with the development of marketing and communication strategies.

Identifying conference opportunities, speakers, and workshops.

Maintain communication with management, project teams, and clients as needed.

2006-2007 Service Coordinator: Croney & Clark, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky

Facilitate and coordinate multidisciplinary team meetings to develop, modify and review care plans for clients.

Develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of community agencies.

Provide referrals such as medical, community outreach programs, food banks, housing, educational resources, and financial assistance.

Advocate for the client to ensure appropriate, effective, and timely services are provided.

2006-2006 Campus Assistant (temporary emergency fill in): Bluegrass Community and Technical College Business

Lexington, KY

Directed and provided students with program information, created and provided enrollment packets for distribution.

Interacted with students on a 1 to 1 basis regarding post-secondary opportunities available.

Briefed and directed students regarding financial aid, general advising and scheduling.

Administered and scored placement tests.

Opened and closed campus as requested.

2005-2006 Marketing Coordinator: The Wackenhut Corporation, Special Police Division, Extradition Services, Morrisville, North Carolina.

Responsible for marketing a service nationwide.

Identified events which reached our target audience.

Researched and developed relationships with professional associations related to our industry.

Identified potential clients.

1998-2005 Public Information Officer: The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), Council of State Governments, Lexington, Kentucky.

First point of contact for information requests from members and non-members.

Familiar with various accreditation processes (e.g. ACA)

Executed community service campaigns.

Developed print and electronic materials for various initiatives.

Coordinated and arranged for media coverage during training institutes.

Responsible for arranging editorial board meetings and assisted in arranging press conferences.

Prepared talking points for officers to be used in meetings with the media and editorial boards.

Created and executed national initiatives such as the Probation and Parole Officers Week which started in 2000. Prepared a wide variety of materials for the media kit in observance of this week of observation.

Created and distributed a semi-monthly electronic newsletter.

Developed, conducted and reported survey findings on a variety of topics.

Assisted grant staff on research projects as needed.

Wrote and disseminated news releases and op-eds at the local, state and national levels.

Developed professional relationships and maintained a database of media contacts throughout the United States.

1997-1998 Medical Social Worker: The Dialysis Clinic, Inc, Lexington, Kentucky.

Provided comprehensive psychosocial evaluation and counseling services.

Identified patient/family problems and made referrals to a wide range of community services including home health, protective services, income maintenance programs, transportation services, and others as needed.

Worked with a multidisciplinary team in planning for patient care and participated in team meetings.

1991-1997 Student: University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.

PUBLICATIONS

“A Dangerous Business,” Occupational Safety and Health Vol. 74 No. 3, (2005): 188-191.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

Certified Social Worker, Kentucky Board of Social Work, License # KY-3366.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

National Institute of Corrections 36-hour public and media relations training.

CPR/AED First Aid Training Certified

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2003-Present Red Cross volunteer (fundraising and disaster services).

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