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Heather N. Richey
Phone: 812-***-****
Email: vpcfio@r.postjobfree.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Indiana House of Representatives, Press Secretary Dec. 2010 – Present
Manage caseload of eight state representatives news releases, e-newsletters, columns, statements and publications daily
Spearheading and strategically creating social media expansion and statewide media day plans for 92 counties
Supervise and produce content for caseload’s websites including copy, photos, videos, links and posting of news releases
Organize press conferences and statewide media interviews for radio, TV and print weekly
Record, edit and distribute audio media for radio and TV stations
Monitor and analyze media coverage daily
Organize marketing materials for eight state representatives
Oversee and edit work of a member of session staff
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, Marketing and Public Relations Assistant May – Nov. 2010
Developed and coordinated internal communications in monthly publications
Assisted with development of a strategic social media plan and managed tactics
Edited press and public relations materials and assisted with press material writing
Oversaw and managed staff blogs weekly
Researched, reported and educated team on best practices and new platforms, tools and opportunities
Assisted with media requests, promotions and partnerships
Tracked and assisted with analysis and reporting of media coverage
Wrote copy and assisted with vendors for various marketing projects
Assisted with grassroots marketing efforts and ticket trade advertising with radio and TV stations
Oversaw and edited work of a member of summer staff
Mike Murphy for United States Congress, Communications Director March – May 2010
Organized press conferences and created press kits and visuals
Produced, edited and distributed news releases and informational postcards
Expanded and created social media efforts daily
Assisted in grassroots outreach
Monitored and analyzed media coverage daily
Indiana House of Representatives, Communications Intern Jan. – March 2010
Produced news releases, e-newsletters and columns daily
Created statements and speeches for state representatives
Recorded, edited and distributed audio media for radio stations
Documented legislative sessions and cable tapings
Posted news releases, columns, statements etc. onto state representatives’ websites
Monitored and analyzed media coverage daily
Organized several press conferences throughout the legislative session
Photographed representatives during session, award ceremonies and press conferences for use in publications and archives
Position held while pursuing degree:
WNIN (PBS and NPR affiliate), Marketing and Events Management Intern Aug. – Dec. 2009
Created comprehensive marketing plan for 2009-2010 Community Cinema Series
Researched and scheduled experts for network appearances
Researched and distributed promotional materials to new advocates
Worked closely with Vice President of Development and University Events Board to increase attendance and local interest
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6602 Cape Neddick Court, B, Indianapolis, IN 46217
Heather N. Richey
Phone: 812-***-****
Email: vpcfio@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Dec. 2013
Masters of Business Administration, Marketing
GPA: 3.9/4.0
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN Dec. 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Advertising
GPA: 3.6/4.0
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Lighthouse Christian Ministries, Volunteer 2011
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Member 2010 – Present
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Chapter President Sept. 2007 – Dec. 2009
Created and coordinated annual membership drive event for student organizations
Increased membership by 20 percent for two consecutive years
Approached local businesses to sponsor fundraiser; secured seven of 12 sponsors
Attended national PRSSA conference in 2007, 2008 and 2009
Elected as Chapter Vice President of Member Services in Fall 2009 and as Chapter Secretary in Spring 2008
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), Amsterdam, the Netherlands Feb. – July 2009
ISEP Ambassador for USI in Fall 2009
Discussed the program with interested students and hosted informational booth
Newburgh Fourth of July Celebration, Student Chairman May – July 2008
Performed numerous support and leadership roles alongside town events board
Produced news releases for main events
Managed volunteers in gaining corporate sponsors
Toastmasters, Member 2007
SKILLS
Attend social media and blog seminars and workshops
Attend public relations seminars
Attend writing seminars and workshops
Proficient with the following programs:
o Microsoft Office Suite
o Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Soundbooth
o Cool Edit Pro
o Legisoft