Meadow Riedel, Apr Email & Phone Number

United States

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Fairbanks, Alaska

• Develop students’ verbal and nonverbal skills, critical thinking and audience analysis • Facilitate discussions and model successful interaction for students• Plan and deliver lessons in a classroom setting• Evaluate student presentations based on national speaking competencies• Model successful group interaction, including skills for conflict management and resolution

Alaska

• Lead statewide public relations, engagement and strategic outreach• Identify strategic messaging and demonstrate results that align with department mission, goals and objectives• Represent the department as a spokesperson to media and civic organizations• Plan and execute internal and external communication; evaluate and measure effectiveness • Develop strategic communication plans, crisis communication plan and performance measures• Serve as strategic advisor to senior management• Build relationships with stakeholders including legislators, media and interest groups

Fairbanks, Alaska

• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders• Serve as strategic advisor to regional director and senior management on internal and external communication strategy• Act as department public information officer in the Incident Command System during emergencies• Represent the department at community and legislative events• Deliver public presentations to community groups and legislators• Coordinate and lead tours for media and legislators• Synthesize complex information for news releases, newsletters, publications and executive scripts• Responsible for social media strategy and implementation• Train coworkers on communication topics, including; media relations, social media and presentation skills

Fairbanks, Alaska

Responsible for managing volunteers and the overall planning and implementation of two major fundraising events, Heart Walk and Go Red For Women Luncheon.Key responsibilities include: identify, cultivate and recruit leadership volunteers to assist in obtaining corporate sponsorships; promote corporate and community participation in local activities; maintain strong relationships with volunteers and volunteer committees; and event planning and execution.

Fairbanks, Alaska

• Developed and executed special events and campaigns to meet client’s fundraising goals• Recruited and managed volunteers necessary for successful events• Created and delivered public presentations to civic and community organizations• Developed public relations plans for clients, including budgets and timelines• Created donor policies, procedures, and protocols• Utilized assessment methods including interview, survey, and focus groups• Solicited sponsorships and raised funds on behalf of clients to meet financial goals

Fairbanks, Alaska

• Was responsible for all elements of Golden Days, including meeting fundraising goals, timeline of activities and budget• Coordinated public relations efforts, special appearances and interviews• Solicited sponsorships and fundraised to reach budget goals• Wrote advertising scripts; designed ads and promotional materials • Recruited and trained volunteers

Fairbanks, Alaska

• Communicated with clients to determine advertising needs• Wrote television and radio scripts, designed graphics for advertising spots• Tracked dollars spent and strategically placed media buys within budget• Followed media ratings and placed statewide media to reach target audience

Fairbanks, Alaska

• Interviewed and shot video footage for stories on Fairbanks Evening News • Wrote and edited stories; was responsible for concepts presented to public • Created confident and articulate presentations as on-air talent• Decided rundown of newscast; produced and directed newscasts

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Drafted and distributed press releases and assisted in promotional events • Produced brochures, media guides and press kits• Coordinated publicity, media credentials and staffed media office• Assisted in development and implementation of marketing plan• Was responsible for media coordination at the 1999 Colorado State Fair

Copper Center, Ak • Monument, Co • Kings Canyon, Ca

• Worked as a single resource, helitack crewmember and hotshot crewmember• Responsible for maintaining physical standards• Responded to emergency situations as a member of the Incident Command System• Followed all established safety measures and protocol

B.A., Communication, Journalism & Broadcasting

Activities and Societies: Communication Club, Golden Key Honor Society

Attended Through The National Student Exchange Program, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

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