Project Manager Office

Mechell Burgette

***** **** **** ****

Pflugerville, TX 78660

Hm Phone: 512-***-****

Mobile: 302-***-****

E-mail: *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: I am a Public Relations/Communications Professional looking to

further my career.

EXPERIENCE:

Present National Instruments Austin, TX

Senior Administrative Specialist

. Responsibilities include coordinating programs/events

for marketing and e-business. Work on computers,

research, coordination of programs,

scheduling/writing and act as a liaison between the

Executives and the marketing/web teams.

2009- 2010 TAC Companies

National Harbor, MD

Project Manager Delaware Location - 1 year Project

. Responsibilities include introduction of program to

Prime companies throughout the state acting as the

client liaison between the State Agency and the BOWD

agency. Responsible for presenting and putting together

all PR events and media relations.

2000- 2008 Global Financial Advisors Network Dover, DE

Director of Public Relations/Office Manager

. Managed office staff and implemented and coordinated

projects. Liaison for Association Member

Representatives. Led execution of PR activities,

including media outreach, writing/approval of press

releases, promoting sponsorships. Coordinated

interviews, conducted PR training for company employees.

Served as company spokesperson and attended media-

related events on behalf of the company.

2000- 2005 Comcast Local Edition Dover, DE

Host/Media Professional

. Responsibilities included procuring and researching

talent and topics for on-air presentation. Delivery of

materials through on air interviews. Spokesperson for

all press events, parades and games.

1999- 2000 Tri State Media New Castle, DE

Internet Anchor/Reporter

. On air position required gathering news information and

content for live on air chat with audience. Role

included extensive computer research and delivery of

researched material. Attended engagements and promoted

the station throughout the community.

1998- 1999 WGMD Radio Rehoboth Beach, DE

Operations Director

. Position included producing shows, Managing on air

staff, Scheduling of media activities. Scheduling and

Appearing at local establishments. Production and

management of all on air station operations, on air

announcing of PSA's and local news. Project Management.

1991-1998 Looker, Lees & Melcher Philadelphia, PA

Public Relations Coordinator

. Coordinated press releases with corporate staff and

supported positive press relations. Served as liaison

between the local office and the corporate office.

Updated the corporate office on community growth,

activities, and other information. Maintained working

relationship with local cable associations. Coordinated

recognition programs for personnel acknowledged by

customers as outstanding.

EDUCATION: 2008

Wesley College Dover, DE

Completing final year of studies in Media Arts

1991

Dale Carnegie Speech and Leadership Course Wilmington,

DE

(Outstanding Performance Award)

1985-1987

West Chester University West Chester,

PA

Speech Communications

1983-1985

Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV

Speech Communications

SKILLS: Excellent communication skills, Great spokesperson,

professional, amiable, poised, organized, great attention

to detail, calm demeanor. Excellent Computer skills,

marketing, research and office management skills.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Former Mrs. Delaware and runner up to Mrs. United States.

Developed and wrote campaigns for presentation and year of

reign. Spokesperson for the State of Delaware. Researched

and wrote speeches for appearances and worked with media.

Top interviewee award received out of a 50 state competition.

REFERENCES: Professional References available

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