Sterling, VA | Arlington, VA | Washington, DC
Also known as: artistlike
Experience: May 2008 — Present: Marketing and Communications Specialist Managing Editor, Trustee Quarterly magazine Association of Community College Trustees 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 301 Washington, D.C. 20036 • Manage design, content and production of award-winning Trustee Quarterly magazine, Association Web site (www.acct.org), and all other publications • Strategize Association marketing and media outreach • Script speeches for annual national conference and annual national legislative summit • Brainstorm marketing and public relations ideas and new fund development. October 1997— May 2008: Writer-Editor and Publications Manager Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 415 Reston, VA 20190-3303 • Wrote targeted, concise news briefs, fact sheets and other publications, distilling technical scientific and clinical research findings on mental health and substance abuse into clear, accessible statements • Conducted interviews with high-profile entertainment industry professionals, including Vanessa Williams, Tori Amos and others • Scripted nationally televised public service announcements • Researched and wrote copy for external publications, including reporting on medical and health-related news • Developed media strategies, wrote press releases, etc. • Scripted talking points for meetings, speeches and briefings • Brainstormed marketing and public relations ideas and new fund development • Developed and wrote proposals for public and private institute, foundation and corporate grants • Responsible for all duties of publications coordinator and associate editor, managing two office assistants to ensure timely completion of all assignments Specialties Professional Profile: • Management—Solid background managing interoffice and external communications and publications. • Communication—Persuasive written and oral communicator with well-developed presentation and negotiations skills. • Team Building—Decisive team leader with experience managing deliverables among internal staff and out-of-office consultants. • Writing and Editing—Dexterous writer and editor familiar with various styles, including APA, AP, AMA, Chicago, MLA, etc.
