Writer, editor, photographer and communication/public affairs specialist, trade association executive and entrepreneur. Experienced in media of all types: newspapers, magazines, niche publications, and digital platforms, including e-newsletters, websites, blogs, and social media. Visit me and find writing samples at http://www.terisaylor.com

Award-winning association executive serving as a communication specialist for several clients at FirstPoint Management Resources, a Raleigh association management company specializing in business and trade association management.

Guided the North Carolina Railroad's media strategy. Worked with statewide media to generate good stories to educate the public about the Railroad's history and its value to the people of North Carolina and the state's economy. Worked on safety initiatives to educate pedestrians and motorists on how to stay safe around railroad tracks. Generated annual reports and powerpoint presentations, and wrote speeches, news releases and reports. Made presentations on Railroad history to local groups. Participated in comprehensive strategic planning exercise and contributed to new mission, vision and value statements for the company. Forged relationships with constituent organizations.

VYPE was a high school sports magazine based in the Triangle area of North Carolina. As editor, I wrote many features about high school athletes; developed feature and story ideas, and photographed athletes and athletic events. I also managed a stable of freelance writers and photographers, assigned stories and photography assignments and edited their work.

Managed several trade associations and professional societies for a multi-association management firm. Duties included budget management, meeting planning, board management, newsletters, strategic initiatives.

Grew the association into one of the largest statewide newspaper associations in the country, with a staff of 19 employees. NCPA was a 501(c)6 trade association with a $32 million for-profit subsidiary and a 501(c)3 educational foundation. During my tenure we chartered a federal credit union for newspaper employees, started the for-profit subsidiary to sell advertising for newspapers, initiated and managed an effective government affairs program. The association managed a number of educational programs for newspaper employees and conducted prestigious editorial and advertising contests. I represented the newspaper industry on the state and national level.