Martha Elaine Berkes

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San Antonio, TX 78216

Cell Phone: 210-***-****

Email: ad49bg@r.postjobfree.com

Education: University of Texas Austin, TX

Bachelor of Journalism (B.J.)

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

Telecommunications Major

TV Production, Audio Production, Voice and Articulation, Mass Media

And Government

Lansing Community College Lansing, MI

Communications Major

TV Broadcasting & Production, Social Science, Honors English, and History

Haslett High School Haslett, MI

Work Experience (Career Steps):

Red Bird Review 2008 - Present

Owner/ Public Relations expert

Full-service Marketing and Public Relations business. I provide Writing/Editing, Publishing for authors, Public and Media Relations.

Served as writer and media coordinator for 5 State Senators. In this capacity, I wrote press releases, speeches, public service announcements, newsletters and newspaper columns

H & R Block 2018-2019 San Antonio, TX

Client Services Professional

Greeted Customers, answered calls, made outbound calls, coordinated customer appointments, general office duties.

Publicist/Literary Agent – SAG Actress/Former Naval Officer Jamie McCall 2009-2011

Manuscript –“Living the High Life without Drinking the Champagne”

Publicist 2008-2012

Buttonwood Press – Richard Baldwin/Author

I served as the Publicist and Marketing Manager for Michigan Mysteries author Richard Baldwin and his publishing company, Buttonwood Press.

State Bar of Michigan Lansing, MI

Media Coordinator 2005-2006 (Temporary Position Only)

Assistant Director of Media and Public Relations for 38,000-member legal association. Responsible for writing and editing daily member newsletter, research on issues relevant to the legal community, as well as press releases, articles, and public policy updates.

Michigan Republican Party Lansing, MI

Deputy Director, East Lansing Victory Center 2004-2005

Bush/Cheney 2004 Campaign

Assistant to Director for regional Bush/Cheney Campaign Office serving

Ingham, Clinton and Eaton Counties.

WLNS-TV Channel 6 (CBS)

Lansing, MI

Assistant News Assignment Editor 2002-2004

Served as assistant to the News Assignment Editor. I wrote and edited scripts, taped interviews, and coordinated assignments for reporters and photographers.

WSYM-TV Fox 47 News Lansing, MI

News Assignment Manager 2000-2002

Responsible for selecting the content for two daily newscasts. This position also includes writing and editing scripts, coordinating assignments for reporters and photographers, and conduction research on local and national issues.

Senate Majority Communications Office Lansing, MI

Communications Specialist 1997-1999

Served as writer and media coordinator for 5 State Senators. In this capacity, I wrote press releases, speeches, public service announcements, newsletters and newspaper columns. I was also responsible for scheduling the Senators’ print and broadcast interviews and served as their liaison with state and national media.

Right to Life of Michigan - Legislative Office Lansing, MI

Communications Coordinator/Legislative Assistant 1995-1997

Responsible for educational outreach programs, media relations, public information and membership requests. Also served as Legislative Representative. Monitored legislation and assisted with legislative contacts.

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