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A public relations and communications specialist with an insider's take on reporters needs and the knowledge to advise on strategy regarding the timing and tone of a message. With media contacts in both the Philadelphia and Wilmington areas I make sure the message gets the coverage it needs.Public/Media Relations including strategic media responses and positioning, publicity on new products, crisis media relations, executive positioning with the media, and executive coaching.A top.notch journalist with all the skills needed to provide on the spot coverage of breaking news, break down the goings on in the city, county, state and federal governments and the connections to dig in and find the truth behind the news.Comfortable and capable preparing news for publication across multiple platforms. Whether working in front of or behind the camera, writing and voicing scripts for radio and video stories or preparing copy for print and online distribution my stories hit the mark.What follows is a brief look at my skills and work history:• Superior live reporting skills• Outstanding news writing and editorial proficiency• Proven capability to work under constant deadline pressure• Exceptional ability to research, analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources• Special talent for generating ideas and stories on a regular basis• Strong news sense with an awareness of contemporary political, economic, cultural and social issues • Effective technical and production skills, with an aptitude for computer editing and mixingSpecialties: Excellent writing skills. Interpersonal communication. Building a network of professional relationships. Producing audio and video stories and features, Hosting live radio news segments, film, edit, write and host video features, interviews. Voice over talent. Experience in theater and film.