•Managed NHRA’s media and marketing function for member tracks across North America that host NHRA competitions year-round in NHRA’s seven geographic regions featuring the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series, and Junior Drag Racing League events•Acted as media contact for racing events and other NHRA programs•Created and edited press kits and press releases for more than 50 events•Wrote and disseminated results stories for over 25 events •Conducted interviews and wrote feature articles •Edited written press releases for member tracks and regional offices•Managed member track media events to ensure interest and optimum coverage of racing events•Initiated idea for the NHRA member track web site and helped maintain the site including writing content, design, and layout•Managed special events in promotion of racing series and award banquets•Created and maintained media lists for each event•Created, updated, and delivered the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Media Guide•Created exposure opportunities for sponsors of racing series •Mentored junior associates to improve their written communication skills

•Created and assembled press kits•Wrote biographies for company executives •Assisted in special events and activities•Assisted in editing the company’s weekly publication for employees •Responded to correspondence addressed to the department•Carried out related tasks as assigned

•Assisted media relations department staff with game day operations•Assisted on-site media as needed•Assisted media relations representative of visiting team as assigned•Carried out related tasks as assigned•Conducted interviews and wrote stories for Halo Magazine•Assisted with copy editing of Halo Magazine as needed