Manager Management

Anthony B. Ciavolella

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Cell: 732-***-**** Home: 732-***-****

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A seasoned professional seeking a challenging and rewarding position in the

field of marketing, public and media relations.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Have placed industry-related news stories at the national, state and

local level, including broadcast and print media outlets such as the

New York Times, CBS Evening News, Today Show, CNN, USA Today and ABC

World News Tonight.

. Maintained media contacts in national, state and local media markets

with the ability to cultivate new relationships with reporters,

writers and editors.

. Strong verbal, written and people skills and the ability to serve as a

spokesperson.

. A thorough understanding of news media and strong knowledge of a

variety of news topics, current events and news trends.

. Experience working with government agencies and departments to develop

and align strategic brand messaging.

. Strong ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.

. Ability to problem solve and experience with crisis control

situations.

. Management and leadership capabilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Public Affairs Manager, Northeast Region April 2007-present

Erickson Living

Tinton Falls/Pompton Plains, NJ

Serve as public relations manager for the northeast region consisting of

five continuing care retirement communities located in New Jersey,

Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Develop story ideas, pitches and news

releases. Serve as liaison for outreach efforts within the local community

and work with local and state legislators to foster relationships in an

effort to better position company. Organize various events for the

communities, visits by legislators and be a resource to media outlets.

Public Information Officer January 2003-April

2007

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

New York, NY

Served as public information officer and spokesman for the agency and had

the responsibility of handling media inquiries related to various

facilities and assets including, the World Trade Center site, John F.

Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia and

Teterboro airports, the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln and Holland

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tunnels and PATH rapid transit rail system. Also handled media inquires

and publicity for the Port Authority Police and security issues. Specific

duties included responding to media inquiries under deadline, proactive

story pitching, crisis management, writing news releases and speeches,

reviewing and editing internal and external documents and publications. I

also organized various special events for the agency and its police

department.

Assignment Editor April 1998 - January 2003

News 12 New Jersey

Edison, NJ

Worked as staffer and freelancer to Develop story ideas manage reporters

and news crews, interviewed a variety of people concerning stories,

including representatives from government, law enforcement agencies and

various organizations. Also wrote news stories.

Bureau Chief October 2001 - June 2002

WPVI-TV, Channel 6- Action News

Trenton, NJ / Philadelphia, PA

Responsible for assigning all news coverage for the greater Trenton, NJ

area including Mercer, Burlington, Camden Counties, NJ and Bucks County, PA

and managed a crew consisting of a reporter, photographers and technicians.

I also acted as field producer for major news events.

EDUCATION

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey May

1996

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Mass Media

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