Darrell Kirby Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

West Valley City, Utah

Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing public relations initiatives to increase awareness of programs, exhibits, resources, and objects cared for by Utah’s official natural history museum. Research, write, and distribute news releases regarding new exhibits and research discoveries by museum staff. Plan and organize media events to publicize museum activities. Such efforts have helped contribute to a double-digit percentage increase in attendance from 2006 to 2007.Answer media inquiries and provide museum personnel and facilities for press coverage. Have helped place multiple articles on newspaper section covers.Gather, write, edit, and assist with layout of quarterly museum newsletter. Oversaw redesign of newsletter for improved readability.

Implement day-to-day public-relations efforts of the department’s two largest divisions, Economic Development and Housing and Community Development. Research, write, and distribute an average of 50 news releases annually, frequent internal and external newsletters, public-service announcements, and additional publications, brochures, and materials to publicize the division’s accomplishments and services. Update information on department web site. Increased visibility has led to record use of some division programs by citizens. Answer media inquiries. Plan, organize, and schedule news conferences involving governor, department management, and other state officials. Write speaking points for participants. Work closely with public and private organizations to develop mutually beneficial media events, campaigns, and other initiatives. Maintain relationships with media throughout Utah, answering inquiries quickly and accurately.OTHERResearched and wrote major article on economic development in rural Utah, “Spreading the Wealth,” for Utah Business magazine.

Master Of Professional Communications

Bachelor Of Arts, Broadcast Journalism