Director Service

Resume: Sue Ellen Lewis * of *

Office: ***/***-**16; Cell: 210/324-8544; Fax: 210/493-2332

CONTACT ME:

E-mail: *************@***.***; Web Site: http://www.RentAWriter.us

Mailing Address: 2718 Old Field Dr., Unit 201, San Antonio, TX 78247

EDUCATION: Graduate work in Journalism (Public Relations), History of Science /Library Science minors--

University of Oklahoma, Norman--1966-68; B.A. Degrees in Journalism/Psychology, with Biology minor--

Central State University, Edmond, OK--1966.

ADVANCED TRAINING: Certified Public Manager (CPM) Levels 1, 2 and 3, LSU, Aug., 1996, and April,

1999; Participated in National Preretirement Education Association Annual Conference--August, 1995,

Denver; October, 1996, Louisville; October, 1999, Naples, FL; New Orleans, 2002. Presentation Skills class,

LSU; Courses in Beginning and Advanced PageMaker, LSU and Productivity Point, 1990-00; Employee Ben-

efits Communications/Technology Institute Participant, August, 1990, April, 1996; August, 1997, Sept.,

1999; May 2001; and April, 2003, Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans; National Conference, Youth

Traffic Safety Initiatives, National Highway Traffic Safety Admin. (NHTSA), Washington, D.C.--June, 1989;

Workshop Instructor, Facilitator Training --June, 1987, and Alcohol Countermeasures Program Mgmt., -

-Aug.,1986, Transportation Safety Institute, U.S. Dept. of Trans.; Public Relations Seminar participant--1987

and 1988, Public Relations Assn. of LA (PRAL); Project Graduation Workshop--June, 1988, Ark. Hwy. Safety

Office; Conference on Alcohol and Substance Abuse by Youth--Oct., 1988, National Assn. of Juvenile/Family

Court Judges; Basic Supervisory Skills--March, 1982, LA Civil Service; Emergency Medical Tech. (EMT) Course-

-Dec, 1979, SE LA EMS Council.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Windows XP Professional operating systems; Adobe PageMaker and Acro-

bat; CorelDraw; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel (MS Office); Hewlett Packard printers/scanner

(Lasers, Inkjet, color, black&white; Use Microsoft Network with Internet Explorer 7.0; MS FrontPage 2002 Web

Site Management software; Constant Contact Software Service. Proficient doing Internet-based research.

MEMBERSHIPS: Volunteer small business counselor with SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives),

U.S. Small Business Admin. Public Relations Assn. of LA. (won one Lantern Award; two regional awards),

1993 Seminar Program Co-chair; Assn. of Desktop Publishers; Assn. of State Communicators; Writer and

Layout Editor), State Employee Newspaper, State Voice, 1994 Editor, Sierra Club Newsletter; Cajun Clickers

Computer Users Group, 1994-2004. 1990 Winner of statewide LaCap Credit Union Writing Contest.

POST-RETIREMENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: (telecommuting from my home-based office)

Owner/Operator

Rent-A-Writer/Purple Prose--January, 2000 to Present

On a contract, project, or hourly basis: desktop publish newsletters, brochures, etc. (includes writing, edit-

ing, design and layout); Write/design PowerPoint presentations; Research, write and edit website text,

including Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Develop marketing campaigns; Perform Internet research; Handle

news releases, media advisories and news or feature article writing/editing assignments;

Editor

Bexar Area Agency on Aging-October 2008 to Present (On contract)

Using the Contact Software Service, produce monthly Alamo Service Connection eNewsletter and weekly

email news blasts. This includes interviews, fact-checking. and all preparation (writing, editing, design, layout of

informational material). Handle electronic dissemination. Manage email address database.

Desktop Publisher

Retired State Employees Association of Louisiana -February, 2004 to Present (On contract)

Write, edit, design, layout and pre-press preparation of the quarterly 4 to 8-page printed newsletter circu-

lated to more than 30,000 retirees from Louisiana State Government. This includes interviews, fact-check-

ing. and preparation for the printer using Adobe PageMaker. Coordinate between RSEA and printer.

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Managing Editor

San Antonio Crime Victims Advocate (SACVA) NEWS--May, 2005 to May, 2007

Developed, designed, wrote, edited and desktop published this 12 to 20-page bimonthly tabloid size newspaper

underwritten by a San Antonio businessman. The goal was to inform and educate victims of crime; support and

recognize the work done by the staff and officers of local law enforcement agencies; encourage helping organi-

zations in the San Antonio/Bexar County and surrounding areas; Featured information which facilitates appre-

hending and incarcerating criminals, and making our community a better place to live. Handled advertising and

distribution. Maintained professional relationship with law enforcement agencies, state, regional, city and county

governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations. Created the original design, concept, look and style of this

new publication as a community information and educational tool.

Marketing and Communications Director

VR Election Services-January, 2004 to August, 2005 (On contract)

VR Election Services is a Carrollton (Texas) based company providing election services by mail-in ballot,

telephone, the Internet, and on-site. I wrote and designed informational pieces, news releases, newsletters,

and marketing materials. Performed Internet-based research and special projects. (Staff now doing this)

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Public Information Director

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System--June, 1995 to January, 2004 (Retired Jan. 12, 2004)

This highly visible and responsible position serves as Communications Division Manager. Developed $350,000

annual budget. Supervised two Public Information Officers. one Graphics Designer and one Public Information

Intern. The Communications Division produces all publications and forms for this agency serving more than

100,000 active and retired state employees and/or their beneficiaries. Publication examples are: LASERS

BEAM, quarterly Newsletter; the Membership Handbook; the Employee Handbook; the Board Election Guide; the

Member Agency Retirement Reference Manual; the LASERS Annual Overview; and more than 100 complex,

multipart forms. Supervised other sections, including the Preretirement Education Program (36 to 42 PREP

Seminars presented to 100-plus participants each in nine cities throughout Louisiana). The Communications

Director also managed the biannual Board of Trustees elections and served as a contact point for national, regional

and local news media. Also was responsible for special projects such the LASERS 50th Anniversary Celebration in July,

1996. Coordinated research, design, production and support of agency Internet Web Site which went live July 1, 1998.

Responsible for all Web Site contents, updating, and document conversion.

Communications Director

State Employees Group Benefits Program--May, 1993 to June, 1995

Served in administrative capacity as public information/relations internal consultant to the Executive

Director and Board of Trustees. Originated comprehensive Communications Program. Editor, quarterly

external publication, bi-monthly Provider Newsletter, monthly Human Resources Newsletter, and quarterly

Invoicing newsletter. Developed on-going statewide public information and awareness campaigns to edu-

cate school board and state employees about the Agency s health and life insurance. Served as liaison with

national, statewide and local news media. Developed and implemented special informational projects on

specific topics to reach target audiences (i.e. Plan Members, Legislators, etc.); developed, wrote, designed

and desktop published printed materials for marketing Group Benefits. Conducted employee motivation

and recognition programs. Wrote speeches. Served as a contact point for agencies and organizations.

Director of Public Relations

Dept. of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism--September, 1991 to May, 1993

Served as chief spokesman for the entire multifaceted agency with seven major Offices, promoting tourism both

intra and interstate. Maintained contact with all statewide, national and international news media; as well

as travel writers and editors. Represented Office of Tourism to travel trade publications (e.g. writing articles,

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Dept. of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism--September, 1991 to May, 1993 (continued)

serving as agency spokesperson). Supervised Communications Staff. Approved news releases disseminated

by all DCRT Offices. Using news, public affairs and public service outlets, promoted major programs, events

andattractions under the agency s jurisdiction (e.g. LA Archaeology Week, LA Folklife Festival). Promoted

international events including 1993 POW-WOW in New Orleans -- the largest (and most prestigious) travel

trade conference in the world. Served as Departmental liaison with the agency s 14 Boards and Commis-

sions. Developed, wrote, and assisted with production of Public Service Announcements. Disseminated

PSA s to electronic media and monitored effectiveness. Wrote speeches both complex and sensitive in

nature for top DCRT officials, including the Lt. Governor.

Communications Director

State Employees Group Benefits Program--February, 1990 to September, 1991

Served in administrative capacity as public information, education and marketing internal consultant to the

Exec.Dir., and Board of Trustees. Originated comprehensive Communications Program. Editor, bimonthly

external publication and quarterly employee newsletter. Developed on-going statewide public information

and awareness campaigns to educate school board and state employees about the benefits of the Agency s

health and life insurance. Served as liaison with national, statewide and local news media. Developed and

implemented special information and education projects on specific topics to reach target audiences (i.e.

Plan Members, Legislators, voting public, etc.); Wrote, developed, designed and produced printed publica-

tions for marketing Group Benefits. Conducted employee motivation and recognition programs. Wrote

speeches. Served as a contact point for agencies, organizations and Legislators.

Public Information/Education Officer

Louisiana Highway Safety Commission--July, 1985 to February, 1990

Originated, planned, directed, implemented and evaluated comprehensive statewide public information and education

program on highway safety issues. Included extensive news media liaison and work with high ranking national, state

and local officials, legislators and community leaders. Designed and developed publications. Wrote speeches, news

releases and radio/television public service announcements (PSA s). Monitored and managed more than

$400,000 in federally funded projects. Provided public information/community mobilization Technical Assis-

tance to Commission projects sites and local, regional or statewide agencies or organizations. Researched and

wrote special reports for federal and state agencies. Planned and implemented special events. Did extensive

public speaking. Coordinated all aspects of continuing education programs.

Public Information Officer

Louisiana Dept. of HealthIHospitals--June, 1984 to July, 1985

Served in a consultative, professional capacity to provide public information support to the nine varied offices

under this 28,000-person agency. Developed informational campaigns and wrote news releases. Included liai-

son work with statewide, regional and national news media; organized special events; and served as Associate

Editor of the internal/external statewide Newspaper.

Director of Public Relations

Louisiana Office of Preventive and Public Health Services--July, 1982 to June, 1984

Served in an administrative capacity in developing, directing and evaluating the State Health Department s

statewide public information and education program. Arranged for news coverage of regular activities and spe-

cial events. Worked extensively with television and radio public affairs staff members throughout Louisiana.

Prepared news releases and other written materials such as brochures, posters. Coordinated special events.

Public Relations Director

Charity Hospital at New Orleans--February, 1979 to July, 1982

Planned, managed, implemented and evaluated public relations programs, personnel motivation campaigns

and personnel recruitment. Served as Hospital spokesman to local, statewide and national news media.

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Charit y Hospital at New Orleans--Februar y, 1979 to July, 1982 (continued)

Coordinated special projects/events. Wrote news releases, PSA s.. On 5/81, was also assigned public

relations responsibilities for the Office of Preventive and Public Health Services.

Public Information/Education Specialist

Oklahoma Health Systems Agency--June, 1976 to December, 1978

Originated, developed and implemented comprehensive public information, public involvement and commu-

nity mobilization programs for statewide health planning agency. This included all media liaison with radio,

television and newspapers nationwide (and worldwide, in the case of the Oral Roberts City of Faith hospital

review). Responsible for development and production of newsletters, annual reports, brochures, and other

written materials. Also was responsible for designing and implementing staff and Board continuing educa-

tion and development programs.

Informational Representative

Oklahoma State Department of Health--June, 1972 to June, 1976

Developed and implemented statewide public information and involvement program to achieve maximum

citizen utilization of health department services. Included production of stories/photography for both inter-

nal/external publications, design and production of written materials, news media liaison and special projects.

Also developed and implemented health education and continuing education programs for health depart-

ment staff and special publics such as nurses, physicians, teachers, youth and other high risk groups.

Served as Oklahoma VD Education Program Coordinator.

Director of Public Relations

Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra--January, 1971--June, 1972

Planned and implemented comprehensive P.R. program for metropolitan orchestra and related organizations

(ballet, opera). Produced 24 to 36-page program at least weekly. Also was responsible for newspaper, magazine

and radio/TV advertising, posters, displays, special projects, news releases, public service announcements and

speeches. Included marketing, fund raising and community mobilization efforts.

Curator of Public Relations/Publications

Oklahoma City Zoo--April, 1969 to January, 1971

Originated first professional public information program for this major tourist attraction. Handled all news

media contacts. Served as Assistant Editor of external Zoo publication. Developed all publications such as

brochures and posters. Marketed various programs for this entity, while also serving as Education Director

and Librarian. Initiated and implemented first employee motivation and recognition program. Acted as

liaison with Oklahoma Zoological Society. Supervised volunteers.

Feature Writer

U.S. Air Force Home Town News Center--January, 1968 to April, 1969

Wrote and edited all news and feature stories on USAF personnel in Vietnam, as well as other military activities

worldwide. The Center was the USAF P.R. Agency.

REFERENCES:

Connie Carlton, Retired Assistant Director, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, and Retired

Executive Director, Retired State Employees Association of Louisiana; Home Phone: 225-***-****; 8753

W. Fairway Dr., Baton Rouge, LA; Email: **********@*********.***

Glenda Chambers, Retired Executive Director, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System; Current Executive

Director, National Association of State Retirement Administrators; 225-***-****; *******@*****.***

Hubert Lincecum, Assistant Director, State Employees Group Benefits Program, P.O. Box 44036, Baton

Rouge, LA 70804-4213, 225-***-****; Email: *********@***.*****.**.**.

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