Julie Davidson
**** ****** **. • Plano, TX *****
home: 972-***-**** • cell: 214-***-****
************@*****.***
Seasoned communications professional with proven strengths in writing and editing,
as well as administrative and leadership skills, who adds value to an organization
through strategic, effective communication with its various audiences
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Extensive background in all facets of • Organized and detail oriented; adept at
corporate communications, both internal and managing multiple projects and deadlines
external
• Highly experienced in coaching and working • Versatile, creative writer with an understanding
with all levels of management of both online and traditional media
• Skilled in a wide variety of communication • Familiar with for profit and non profit
tools, environments
e.g., speech writing, video scripts, newsletters
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Communications Specialist, Odyssey HealthCare Dallas, Texas 2009–present
• Developed and edit monthly online newsletter for 7,000 employees to promote a sense of unity and common
purpose and pride among teams located in diverse geographic locations across the country
• Produce quarterly webcast, including scriptwriting, as a regular communication forum for senior management
• Coordinate quarterly all-staff meeting for 300 corporate employees, including executive presentation
• Manage internal communications projects regarding critical corporate initiatives, e.g., new company branding
strategy and changes to compensation packages
Marketing Communications Specialist, KMA Direct Communications, Inc. Plano, Texas 2007–2008
• In collaboration with graphic designers, wrote and edited newsletters, direct mail, e-mail blasts and micro site
content for a variety of clients, both for-profit and non-profit
• Served as editor and project manager for client presentations and new business proposals
• Produced and edited content for KMA website
Communications Specialist, Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Dallas, Texas 2003 2007
• Responsible for bi-weekly employee publication, benefits communications, in-house campaigns, company
announcements and site notices, intranet web pages, executive speeches, presentations and video scripts
• Conducted new hire orientation and employee recognition events; oversaw community relations
Self-Employed at the following Organizations 1991-2003
• Firewheel Bible Fellowship, Garland, Texas Director of Children’s Ministries
• Northrop Grumman Corporation, Dallas Part-time Writer
• Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas Contract Proofreader
Writer/Editor/Media Liaison, The LTV Corporation Dallas, Texas 1978 1991
• Edited employee/shareholder publication; produced employee video magazine; wrote press releases, including
quarterly earnings reports, and served as media contact; prepared analyst presentations, management speeches,
and brochures
EDUCATION
Graduate – Baylor University, Waco, Texas Bachelor of Arts degree, Journalism major
REFERENCES
Brian Fisher, Chief Operating Officer KMA Direct Communications 972-***-****
Eddy Payne, Director Northrop Grumman Corp. 214-***-****
Jeff Kinkade, Senior Pastor Firewheel Bible Fellowship 972-***-****