Sarah R. Robertson
*** **** **** • Alum Creek, WV 25003 • 304-***-****, home; 304-***-****, cell; **********@*****.***
Employment
General/Legal Transcription 09/10 - present
Transcribe audio files containing general and legal information.
General/Legal Transcription 09/10 - present
Focus Forward
Transcribe audio files containing general and legal information.
General/Legal Transcription 09/10 - present
eWord Solutions
Transcribe audio files containing general and legal information.
public information specialist ii 08/00 - 10/10
Public Service Commission of West Virginia Charleston, WV
Transcribe telephone calls, focus groups and legal proceedings.
Compose, edit and distribute press releases and media advisories.
Compose and proof documents, presentations and testimony for agency staff.
Observe and explain hearings and legal documents to members of the media.
Develop and maintain working, professional relationship with local, state and national media.
Address media inquiries.
Develop short and long range public relations plans.
Compose, proof and design quarterly employee newsletter, brochures and similar materials.
Conduct in-house training on PowerPoint, public speaking and media training.
Organize meetings, events and press conferences.
Represent agency at West Virginia fairs and festivals.
Began with PSC as a Public Information Specialist I.
public information specialist I 09/99 – 08/00
West Virginia Department of Agriculture Charleston, WV
Compose articles, proof and design monthly publication, The Market Bulletin.
Transcribe classified ads for The Market Bulletin.
Compose articles, proof and design monthly employee/retiree newsletter.
Compose, proof and design all department publications including brochures, newsletters, certificates, calendars, letterhead and similar documents.
Instructor 01/00 – 05/01
Marshall University Mid-Ohio Valley Center Point Pleasant, WV
Taught two semesters of JMC 330, Introduction to Public Relations
Education
Master of the Arts in Journalism/Public relations 08/96 – 05/98
Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications Huntington, WV
Bachelor of the Arts – Political Science 08/92 – 05/96
Marshall University Huntington, WV