Advanced public relations, communications, advertising, and public outreach programs, administrative and planning skills
Creative in coordination of communication, development of advertising, press releases, interfacing with ad agencies, media buyers
Experience in development and implementation of communication strategies, publications, electronic media, including website construction and maintenance, corporate branding and special events
Familiarity with coordinating local, regional & national public relations campaign with TV/radio, newspapers
Created and distributed newsletters as well as presentation and marketing materials
Facilitated roll-out of hi tech product to the NW through clinics, seminars, trade shows, statewide tour
Developed marketing strategies to promote enhanced communication & partnerships with multiple jurisdictions
Successfully established relationships with business/community leaders to work on community projects
Excellent proposal and presentation skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
Successful in sales objectives in tangible and service products
Management
Proven experience in organizational, personnel and financial management
Demonstrated skills in diplomacy and tact, able to find common ground among diverse groups
Managed human resources, sales management, customer service, budgets, inventory
Responsible for development of office systems, office procedures, job descriptions
Strong data analysis, documentation and presentation skills
Leadership
Goal-oriented, proactive leadership style that embraces teamwork, collaboration and partnership
Experience working with non-profit, private sector, education and governmental jurisdictions
Community service leadership serving on several boards and committees locally, regionally, nationally
Practiced skills conducting and participating in business and strategic planning activities
Exercise and support creative and innovative ways to achieve goals and objectives
Training
Fifteen years experience developing, delivering and implementing communication and leadership training, facilitating forums, focus groups, retreats, providing assessment, training, coaching and facilitation
Certified facilitator; masters work in consulting and coaching; BS Business Management and Communications
Provide coaching, executive and group
State and regional conference, seminar and workshop presenter
Assess, create and deliver communication and organizational/group behavior work sessions
Developed computer training curriculum and trained employment search technique workshops
Trained and motivated students in life skills and job seeking skills; authored motivational tape series
Proficient on the computer; creating all presentation materials