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CHARIS BARNES

Corporate Marketing Public & Media Relations Communications

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Possess over 7 years in a marketing/PR/communications capacity, both on agency and corporate sides.

A team player with excellent communication, presentation, i nterpersonal and copywriting abilities. Highly

motivated individual dedicated to getting the job done with high quality/high production turnaround in

order to meet project deadlines. Strong skills in prioritizing tasks, time management and cultivating ongoing

client and business professional relationships. Proficient in SharePoint, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign,

Dreamweaver and HTML coding.

WORK HISTORY

Research Now – Plano, TX 08/2008 to 07/2013

Supervisor, Internal Communications

Created and implemented all corporate communications programs and initiatives in order to effectively position our

global market research organization and all of its products in the marketplace

Managed the creative design, development and copywriting for our corporate intranet website through the utilization

of SharePoint, Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver software applications

Wrote, designed and developed executive speeches and presentations, white papers, press kits, brochures,

newsletters, survey programming, HTML coding, and created collateral for print and website marketing content

Worked closely with the senior executive leadership team to establish and communicate ongoing sales and financial

goals, and effectively channel messaging of our company’s vision, mission and values to all 23 offices worldwide

Levenson & Brinker Public Relations – Dallas, TX 09/2007 to 07/2008

PR Account Specialist

Performed media relations to increase awareness, publicity and promote public image in the press for our clients

Managed accounts, wrote press releases, organized client meetings, and handled financial pricing reports for

media values

Worked closely with the sales and support teams for the achievement of client satisfaction, revenue generation, and

long-term account goals in line with company vision and values

Texas Tech Athletic Marketing & Promotions – Lubbock, TX 08/2006 to 05/2007

Marketing Coordinator

• Coordinated all advertising campaigns, marketing, and event management operations for Texas Tech Athletics

• Cultivated relationships with key clients, vendors and community partnerships with l ocal businesses to secure third

party promotions

• Developed and managed Texas Tech Athletic marketing department budget and coded website updates on all

relevant news, schedule and statistic content

EDUCATION

Dallas Theological Seminary – Dallas, TX 08/2013 to Present

Master of Arts Degree, Media Arts (ongoing)

Texas Tech University – Lubbock, TX May 2007

Public Relations major, Communications minor

3.55 Cumulative GPA; Cum Laude Undergraduate

National Dean’s List 2003-2007

Gamma Beta Phi National Honor’s Society

Delta Delta Delta Sorority

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