Ms. Debra Lewis Stockdale
*** ********* ****; Paris, TN 38242
***************@*******.***
Education:
Master of Arts (Corporate Communications)
Austin Peay State University; Clarksville, TN
Graduated with a 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science (Mass Communications/Minor in Journalism)
West Texas A&M University; Canyon, TX
Work Experience:
Adjunct Instructor
Bethel University; McKenzie, TN
Director, Library Systems & Communications
Bethel University; McKenzie, TN
Director, Library Systems & Communications/Multimedia Coordinator
Maintain library computers including management of library-related
software: Print management system (VendPrint) and content management
programs (Deep Freeze and Insight). Maintain and update library
website. Order, catalog and maintain library multimedia collection.
Assist students as needed. Act as liaison between library and IT
department. Generate publicity for library special events.
Account Executive
Nellen/Jones Public Relations; Paris, TN
Execute and coordinate both print and broadcast projects for a variety
of clients. Tasks include copywriting, media planning and placement,
Internet web design, coordinating print projects and billing.
Substitute Teacher
Henry County School System; Paris, TN
Owner, Freelance Business
DLS Marketing; Paris, TN
I ran a freelance business, DLS Marketing, where I wrote copy and
produced ads, websites and publications for local businesses. One
project was for the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center for a traveling
Smithsonian Institution exhibit called KEY INGREDIENTS. Tasks included
planning and implementing both print and broadcast advertising, and
speaking to schools and local civic groups about the upcoming event.
Media/PR Manager
Reid Associates Advertising; Charlotte, NC
Responsible for all aspects of print media placement. Tasks included
space reservation, media planning and research, budgeting, billing and
response tracking. PR duties involved promoting clients' products
through regular press releases. I also wrote copy for and was in
charge of proofreading print ads and product catalogs
Publications Coordinator
St. Anthony's Hospital; Amarillo, TX
Coordinated the production of all professionally printed hospital
publications and newsletters. Responsibilities included writing,
editing, photography and layout by hand and on computer. Planned and
implemented media and special events, community affairs, and speaking
engagements for hospital personnel
Account Executive
Webster, Harris & Smith Advertising; Amarillo, TX
Assisted with servicing the accounts of the company president and was
later given the duties of Account Executive to execute both print and
broadcast projects for clients.
News Assistant/Field Reporter
KVII-TV; Amarillo, TX
Assisted with writing and producing the six and ten o'clock newscasts.
I also gained experience using editing and video equipment.
News Director
KWTS, Canyon, TX
Managed news operations of the college radio station and the students
reporting the hourly newscasts.
Internships:
Field Reporter
KGNC-AM, Amarillo, TX
Misc. Accomplishments:
Graduate - Leadership, Henry County