Administrative support to the Executive Director, the Director of Public Affairs; the NCTCOG Executive Board, (Chief City and County Elected Officials in the 16 county region); and the Regions City Managers. Experience: + Public Relations & Communication: Providing service to and maintaining relationships with elected and appointed officials in High-Profile Positions & the Public while Maintaining Confidentiality and Discretion+Meeting Planning: Events, Boards, Committees… Show more Administrative support to the Executive Director, the Director of Public Affairs; the NCTCOG Executive Board, (Chief City and County Elected Officials in the 16 county region); and the Regions City Managers. Experience: + Public Relations & Communication: Providing service to and maintaining relationships with elected and appointed officials in High-Profile Positions & the Public while Maintaining Confidentiality and Discretion+Meeting Planning: Events, Boards, Committees, Associations +Document Preparation: Agendas, Minutes, Correspondence +Databases: creating, using, maintaining +Records Retention & Maintenance+Web Site and SharePoint Site Maintenance+Proficient in Microsoft Office Show less

Experience:+ Management: Office, Volunteer Recruitment & Training, Part-time Employees & Interns+ Public Relation & Communication: Developed and Maintained Relationships with Elected Officials, Party Officials, Contributors & Public+ Press Relations: press releases, media inquiries, relationships with the media+ Event & Meeting Planning & Execution + Fundraising: Tripled Previous Revenue Raising Annual Budget over $100,000+ Legal Compliance and Administration of Elections

Researched, analyzed, prepared plan of action for responding to, changing or offering comment on public policy. Prepared press releases; handled media inquiries; did television, radio, and newspaper interviews; maintained relationships with members of the press. Extensive public speaking before Legislative Committees, Boards, Councils, Citizen Groups, etc. Worked with the offices of Governor, Multiple Commissioners of Education, State Senators and Representatives.