Manager Public Relations

DeAnn L. Baxter, APR

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Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146 301-***-****

Accredited, creative public relations professional with six years’ experience in media, employee,

SUMMARY

and community relations. Demonstrated expertise in developing and producing marketing

materials, planning special events, and preparing and articulating presentations.

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties – Public Affairs Communications Manager

EXPERIENCE

Herndon, Virginia – 4/07-08/08

• Directed and developed bi-weekly Legislative News e-newsletter for 16,500 NAIOP members

• Wrote National Chairman’s quarterly article for 22,000 Development magazine subscribers

• Coordinated all correspondence and resources for NAIOP Political Action Committee

• Supervised media relations events and opportunities for senior executives and national board

• Pitched stories for NAIOP Research Foundation and built relationships with journalists

• Monitored advancements and trends in NAIOP legislative priorities

Michael Baker Jr., Inc. – Public Relations Specialist Alexandria, Virginia – 8/06-4/07

• Supported internal and external communications for FEMA Map Modernization

• Handled media relations for community outreach efforts

• Drafted and edited articles for company and association newsletters

• Assisted with regional events, conferences, and presentations

BAE Systems – Public and Media Relations Specialist Arlington, Virginia – 3/06-8/06

• Served as media representative to promote and enhance company image

• Managed company issues and employee interviews with media outlets

• Provided support for promotional events including press conferences and trade shows

• Compiled daily media clips and circulated bi-weekly press report

Communications Coordinator Rockville, Maryland – 3/05-3/06

• Generated articles daily for company Intranet

• Composed items monthly for BAE Systems Inc. and BAE Systems plc newsletters

• Assisted in preparation and execution of employee events

• Supervised department budget and facilitated accounting practices

City of Torrance – Community Relations Associate Torrance, California – 9/03-8/04

• Acted as informational liaison for 1,500 staff members and 140,000 community residents

• Drafted speeches, letters, and documents on behalf of Mayor and Council members

• Updated, reviewed, and arranged data from ten departments for Citywide Web site

• Organized and carried out special events for community, Council, and other area leaders

Johns Hopkins University – Washington, D.C., May 2007

EDUCATION

Master of Arts – Communications in Contemporary Society, Emphasis – Public & Media Relations

The Pennsylvania State University – University Park, May 2003

Bachelor of Arts – Advertising/Public Relations, Emphasis – Public Relations

Bachelor of Arts – Speech Communication, Minor – Information Sciences and Technology

UCLA Extension – Public Relations and Event Planning Certificate Program, February 2004

Computer Skills: Adobe InDesign, PageMaker, Photoshop; HTML Web Design; Lotus Notes; Microsoft

Access, Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, Works; Quark Xpress

Public Relations Society of America

AFFILIATIONS

• 2009 Food and Beverage Interest Section member; Earned Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)

• 2008 National New Professionals Interest Section Conference Chair

• 2007 National Capital Chapter Director; University Relations and New Professionals Committee

Co-Chair

• 2006 New Professional of the Year Award recipient

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