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Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Oversee public relations efforts including press releases, guest columns in commercial real estate trade publications, media contact expansion, website updates and launch and write Insights, the new Henry S. Miller blog.

Richardson, Texas

Write page content, landing pages and blog posts for clients'​ websites. All content and blogs are search engine optimized with keywords and links. Edit and proofread other writer's new website copy.

Dallas, TX

Assist VP of Marketing with public relations efforts. Write press releases, newsletters, video scripts, and articles for magazine publication. Expand journalist connections to build Civitas brand and recognition.

Dallas, Texas

Wrote copy for new start-up website. Edit submissions from registered members and conduct public relations and social media marketing for the website via Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Dallas, TX

Responsible for all internal and external communications, which includes writing entire content for new website, the launch and composition of two new email newsletters, writing press releases and cultivating press relations. Manage social media on Facebook and LinkedIn. Oversee event planning, development through grant proposal writing, office.

Plano, Texas

Edited and proofread all marketing materials including email, direct mail, fax and web-based communications for spelling, grammar, punctuation and brand message adherence. Contributed to team’s brainstorming sessions when tasked to create new promotional programs for participating auto dealerships. Worked with Art Director to write the script for a new.

Wrote first six chapters of a 60,000-word manuscript for a sales training book that was published in March 2011 by a major New York house. This 11-chapter book was based on the techniques of a successful sales coach whose clients include Fortune 500 companies. Responsibilities included reviewing transcribed information, outlining chapters, writing chapter.

Dallas, TX

Assisted marketing director with public relations campaign, which included writing press releases for the local market of print, radio and television media; writing doctor bios for the speakers' bureau; writing brochures; and contacting area corporations, health clubs and wellness centers to establish a relationship between TienaHealth and the business.

Dallas, TX

Created and executed public relations campaign for the Dallas center of Music Together, the internationally recognized music program for young children. Secured television news coverage by two local stations of a demo class held at a bookstore, and secured a cover story with color photograhy of a class.

Dallas, TX

Managed media relations and publicity efforts for four author/clients. Secured national radio, television, internet and print exposure, wrote pitch letters and press releases and planned public speaking events.

Contributing writer for Dallas Modern Luxury and Dallas Interiors.

Wrote and edited articles for Interior & Sources, a national trade publication for interior designers and architects, and Draperies & Window Coverings, a monthly trade publication for window treatment retailers, buyers and designers. Interviewed architecture and design professionals to write more than 100 cover stories and 250 feature articles.

Managed a team of staff members and freelance writers who wrote feature stories, business profiles and product announcements. Wrote cover stories and features, and oversaw the publication of a daily newsletter at semi-annual trade shows.

Managed public relations efforts for Spiegel, Inc. and Culligan International.

Oversaw public relations and marketing, as well as assisted with fundraising efforts, for several divisions of the company.

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism

Graduated with distinction

Junior Year Abroad, Journalism