Communications Manager with a strong TV news media and corporate communications background, providing communication solutions for small and large businesses, non-profits, educational institutions, advertising and public relations agencies.Skills are focused on positively impacting the top line of an organization by raising awareness, managing perceptions and influencing public opinion through the media and other external audiences. Strong cross-functional leadership and organizational skills, consensus-building expertise, internal and external communications, and established press relations are a result of experience with public relations, integrated marketing campaigns, brand awareness, and philanthropic endeavors.SKILLS & STRENGTHS:• Strategic Communications Planning: Successfully creating and implementing strategic communications and public relations plans for corporate brands and a diverse array of products and services. • Account Management: Extensive experience serving clients in the health care, airlines, education, hospitality, consumer products and technology industries.• Video Production Management: Concept development, budgeting, videography, editing, and distribution.• Social Media Marketing: Profile creation and optimization, integrations and network push advertising, site management, and return on investment analysis.• Writing: Proven ability to write for marketing materials, create scripts and press releases that provide impact and results.• Media Relations: Expert building and managing relationships with the news media on a local, regional, and national level. Provides media training for spokespersons for key message development and distribution.• Technology: Nonlinear digital edit systems, website development, networking, database management, standard & high-definition video production equipment.