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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Renton, Wa

Developed, managed, and implemented community outreach, media relations, website operations, and communication initiatives for internal and external audiences for a city of over 100,000 people. Hands-on manager of staff and hired and managed contract employees.

Renton, Wa

Kirkland, Washington, Usa

Led the development of social media applications, two new websites and on-campus displays. Responsible for the branding and voice of all online content and planned the social media strategy and calendar. In addition to being the primary content developer, I trained content contributors throughout the institute to increase our reach. Selected vendors and managed vendors relationships. AccomplishmentsDirected LWTech’s strategy for online social media initiatives, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and blogs. Created and maintained the social media calendar; worked with internal departments to leverage social media and measured its success for class registration, event attendance and overall engagement with LWTech.Created individualized marketing materials to publicize each of LWTech’s 40 programs. Used these materials to form the basis of website program landing pages. Grew LWTech’s social media reach by developing an internal network of content contributors and training them in how to use clever writing and images to create engaging online posts.Protected LWTech’s brand by writing and implementing social media policies and guidelines.Increased interest in LWTech events with live tweeting, blogging, photos and videos.Created the President’s Blog, which provided an opportunity for LWTech’s leader to share his vision for the institute and demonstrate its value to the community, business leaders and LWTech supporters. I wrote the President’s messages, monitored the blogs for feedback and responded promptly. Implemented a comprehensive brand strategy that included developing a library of pre-approved templates, images and logos that allowed various LWTech programs to develop marketing materials.Built and managed a team of outside vendors to call upon when needed to ensure projects were produced on time and within budget.

Bothell, Wa

Served as the primary media contact for this district of 32 schools. Wrote a wide range of materials, including press releases, website content, annual reports and feature stories with the goal of promoting student achievement and strengthening the bonds between the school district and the community. AccomplishmentsDeveloped the district’s online media strategies; provided Internet software training and educated staff on the importance of the Internet as a communications and marketing tool.Played a key role in the passage of school levy bonds in 2002 and 2006 by using research to create the targeted messages used in the campaigns.Improved communication with district residents by designing online opportunities for them to provide feedback and ask questions of senior leadership. Monitored the questions and provided prompt responses.Increased awareness of district programs for our bilingual community by working with internal departments to design, write and edit bilingual marketing materials and website content.Managed community events to build support for the district, including student fairs, town hall meetings, invitation-only events with senior leadership and formal ceremonies.

Kirkland, Wa

Served as the primary contact for local and national media. Managed public relations, publicity, publications and press box operations. Public Relation staff’s efforts were recognized with the Pete Rozelle Award for Excellence in NFL Public Relations.AccomplishmentsGenerated positive local and national publicity for the team during its campaign for a new stadium by creating the Building Blocks for Kids community service project in partnership with a local hospital. USA Today recognized it as the NFL’s Best Community Service Project that year.Ensured all communications materials were produced on time and on budget through hiring and managing of staff and vendors who shared our commitment to quality.Promoted the Seahawks through the writing of press releases, media guides, game program feature stories, season summaries and marketing materials.Selected by the NFL to handle media relations and press box operations at four American Football Conference Championship Games (1989, 1990, 1993, & 1994), Super Bowl XXVII (1992) and the Pro Bowl (1996).Developed a college internship program that “graduated” three current NFL media relations professionals and one college commissioner.AwardsUSA Today’s Best NFL Community Service Project 1997 (Building Block for Kids)Pete Rozelle Award for Excellence in NFL Media/Public Relations 1992

Kirkland, Wa

Managed publicity, publications and press box operations. Handled day-to-day media relations and produced the annual media guide and programs for all home games.

Greater Seattle Area

Worked in the Sports Information Department as an undergraduate. Was given the primary responsibility to promote several sports including jv football, jv basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, baseball, and crew. Wrote press releases, programs, and set up the press box. Staffed the press box and/or worked on the stats crew for varsity football, basketball, and track. Handled the external public address for baseball and jv basketball.