Summer Blackwell Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon Area

I am a communications expert targeting leadership opportunities with organizations where I can leverage my track record for developing unparalleled publications and projects that engage and inform both internal and external audiences. Throughout my career, I've been recognized for my expertise in a variety of key areas, including writing/editing, project management, creativity and commitment to detail.

Austin, Texas Area

Key content editor and writer across a variety of DPS communications platforms (print, online, social and email), serving as the senior writer in the Media & Communications Office and primary speech writer for DPS directors and executives. Integral in the training and mentoring of agency spokespersons regarding written communications, press releases and media relations. Key Accomplishments:• Ensured agency communications (written content, visuals, speeches, videos) adhered to strategic communications goals for the state. • Increased press release output for the agency by 200 percent, producing more than 100 press releases each year at the agency. • Spearheaded, developed and presented annual writing and editing workshop for agency spokespersons.• Mentored staff and spokespersons in media interactions and other communications operations.• Interfaced with media representatives to develop and deliver official statements related to confidential and sensitive topics.

Instrumental in writing, editing and publishing of articles for PAYTECH magazine (50K+ readership), covering a variety of topics related to payroll administration. Coordinated with contracted writers, outside vendors and other professionals to implement publishing schedules and ensure content fulfilled established goals and style requirements. Adhered to rigorous editorial calendar deadlines to edit copy for the association's monthly magazine, online newsletter and a variety of marketing materials.Key Accomplishments:• Reduced printing and correction expenses by implementing effective editing and proofreading protocols and best practices.• Expanded the department's social media presence through targeted communications.• Represented the association's magazine at national conferences.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Pitched and wrote several travel articles for the San Antonio Express-News.

Designed and edited creative and compelling pages for the news, business and features sections of the San Antonio Express-News. Collaborated with stakeholders at all levels regarding content, visual representation and impact of daily newspaper layouts and special sections. Key Accomplishments:• Lead the design and layout of quarterly health magazine with circulation exceeding 130K readers. Also, integral in the editing and content management of each issue. • Managed content and design of special publication project featuring the King Ranch and examining it influence in the region.

San Angelo, Texas Area

Integral in the daily editing, designing and proofreading of news and lifestyle sections of the San Angelo Standard-Times. As Deputy Metro Editor, I assigned reporters to cover news throughout the West Texas region and established/maintained publication editorial calendars for multiple news and feature sections. Key accomplishments:• Recognized with the John Murphy Award for Excellence in Copy Editing presented by the Texas Daily Newspaper Association.• Promoted to deputy metro editor after being promoted to leadership position as assistant news editor.