Lisa Soule
*** ***** *** ****, **********, AL ***11
Email: ********@***.*** Cell: 254-***-****
Professional Profile:
Award-winning journalist and resourceful communicator with proven track
record of client-focused programs and services. Secret security clearance.
Experience:
Combat Correspondent/ Public Affair Specialist, May 2009 -Present
326th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment - Reading, PA
. Qualified in broadcast (46R) and print (46Q) public affairs
. Provide video, print, photo and video support for Army missions
Communications Strategist/Recruiter, February 2008-October 2009
Human Resources, Comcast Cable - Huntsville, AL
. Established communication plan for new call center
. Reviewed and edited Method & Procedure and Job Aid manuals
. Successfully recruited entry-level employees and mid-level management
Public Relations/ Media Relations Director, January 2005 to October 2007
Strategy, Marketing, Communication - Scott & White Healthcare, Temple, TX
. Created and executed successful CEO Communication plan
. Managed a three-person team, directing media and public relations
strategies
. Served as ghost writer for C-level executives
. Established and published monthly physician newsletter
. Prepared news releases and attained top media placements
. Addressed routine, complex and controversial issues as hospital
spokesperson
. Edited marketing collateral, Web site content and other written
material
Metro Editor/ Reporter, August 2001 to December 2004
Editorial Department, Killeen Daily Herald, Killeen, TX
. Supervised a six-person team while covering local and state government
beat
. Cultivated and maintained a reliable network of news sources
. Coordinated special projects and commemorative newspaper issues
Staff Writer/Editor, March 1999 to March 2001
Public Affairs Office, 417th Base Support Battalion, Kitzingen, Germany
. Covered three geographically diverse communities for military
newspaper
. Prepared and coached senior leadership for media interviews
. Compiled information and assisted with strategic planning initiatives
. Prepared news releases and radio scripts
. Reviewed and edited correspondence, promotional material and
presentations
. Assisted protocol officer in coordination of community affairs events
Education & Training:
Journalism/Public Affairs, Defense Information School, Ft. Meade, MD
2010, 1984/86