Elena Cala Email & Phone Number

Currently oversee media relations for the Buffalo Public School District, develop and implement marketing campaigns, write press releases and arrange press conferences, prepare written statements and talking points for the superintendent, coordinate details for events, cover special events, populate the Buffalo Public Schools website and those of local news stations with stories and pictures, facilitate student recognitions at Buffalo Board of Education meetings, and brief the superintendent on current events.As Buffalo Rising editor and chief writer, created feature stories with a positive point of view for Buffalo business, communities and public entities. Managed print publications, community writers and mentored interns. Built strong community ties through helping to get the good word out about the brighter side of life in a post-industrial city.As a writing teacher at St. Andrew's Country Day School, honed sixth through eighth-grade students into proficient writers on all levels in a three-year course.Specialties: Writing, public relations, branding and identity, community advocation, educating large and small groups, event planning, media coordinating.

Listed skills include Press Releases, Public Relations, Event Planning, Media Relations, and 33 others.

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  Buffalo State University

  Art '79 /Journalism '82