MARY
ANNE
DORWARD
PO Box *****
Seattle, Washington 98115
Work Phone: 206-
522-
**** **** *****: 206-
550-
0597
E-
mail: *********@***********.***
www.MyRealVoice.com
Words are alive and powerful. The right word at the right moment can change
anything. Excerpt from Words
To
Thrive
By, written by Mary Anne Dorward
Skills
&
Abilities
Proficiency in utilizing social media resources to maximize business impact
Bilingual (Spanish & English) political radio production and development
Production, writing and direction of Video for Non-
Profit Organizations
Coaching and development of Public Speaking and Presentation skills
Coaching and Development of effective PowerPoint presentations
Targeted communication strategy & speech writing and coaching
Public speaking and formal presentation, in high profile settings
Political radio & television production for candidate campaigns
Coaching and Development of Media Preparation and Strategy
Political Strategy, development and implementation
I am responsible for writing speeches, key messages, media campaigns and talking
points for executives, non profit community leaders and political clients, coaching
executives, non-
profit community leaders and political clients on how to be relaxed,
commanding and persuasive when they are speaking to any size group. I consult on
political campaigns, train and coach media and on camera skills, write targeted
speeches, write and produce strategic radio and television media on political campaigns
in the USA, Mongolia, Europe, Middle East and Japan.
Washington
Women s
Foundation
Grant Chair and Coach for Grant Committees
1997
to
Present
Volunteer
Grant Committee Chair
Professional Speaking Coach
Coach and Spokesperson for the Gateway Milling LLC Board of Directors
Grant Writing & Project Management of the Gateway Milling Project
Chief of Communications & Political Strategist
Professional Speaking Coach
2010
to
Present
Contracted
Training on effective PowerPoint and group presentation skills
Training on effective and strategic communication skills
Training on effective targeted speech writing
Inspirational Speaker and Teacher Of Effective Presentation and PowerPoint
October
2010
Contracted
Inspirational Speech, Everything you need, to nail your presentation
Published Article for the Prestigious Journey s web site
Ongoing consultant for speaking and PowerPoint
Result:
Boeing
Future of Flight
2009
to
Present
Contracted
Presentation on how to become a more effective Speaker
Facilitated a group introduction and ice breaker session
Effective interpersonal communication & strategic writing skills development
www.myrealvoice.com
Boeing
Executive Coach, Boeing: Commercial & Defense
2009
to
Present
Contracted
Targeted communication skills for high level and global audiences
Training on effective and strategic high level communications
Cultural relations and diplomatic communications coaching
Speaking Strategist and Coach
June
2009
Contracted
Coached and developed strategic platform for the Board of Directors
Speech Writing and PowerPoint presentation assistance
Assisted through corporate acquisition and transition
Developed & trained One by One founders on fund raising strategy
Wrote and coached fund raising speech
Increased fund raising success rates
Writer, Message Strategist and Video Producer
February
2009
to
May
2009
Contracted
Consulted on messaging strategy for fund raising video
Wrote script for fund raising video
Consulted on video production
Executive Speech Coach and Trainer
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training program for top-
level Sales Executives
Evaluated and coached Sales Executive s media presence
Provided training for top level Sales executives
Writer, Message Strategist and Video Producer
September
2007
to
October
2007
Contracted
Wrote the script for a highly successful fund raising video
Produce & directed a fund raising video
Coached the strategic messaging
Executive Speaking Coach and Speech Writer, Editor
May
2006
Volunteer
Coached speaking skills of founding Doctor on fund raising presentation
Wrote and developed funding pitch
Coaching on oral presentation skills
Coached speaking strategy of marketing executive
Provided strategic political consultation
Wrote speeches and presentations
Executive Coach and Presentation Coach
January
2002
to
January
2007
Contracted
Coached and developed effective communication and presentation skills
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Advised and provided feedback on strategy for multi-
million dollar pitch
Trained President in effective speaking skills
Chief Communications Strategist & Executive Coach
July
2006
to
July
2011
Contracted
Coached President and on effective speaking skills, and media strategy
Provided group training for Union on Ferry Union Coalition
Designed global communication strategy
Communication Strategist, Coach, Presentation Skills Trainer
January
2006
to
June
2009
Contracted
Trained all C-
Level Executives on effective communication skills and strategy
Coached and developed 75 mid level managers on effective communication skills
Established system of measurement to ensure business success was being achieved
Video Writer and Producer
January
2006
to
March
2006
Volunteer
Designed multimedia fund raising presentation
Gave presentation for fund raising and raising awareness video
Coached founders and board of directors of Power Voices in their strategic messaging
Speaking and Media Coach
2005
to
Present
Contracted
Wrote and coached presentations for the all top Chefs
Coached media appearance on King 5 News of the Head Pastry Chef
Wrote and coached the presentation of Sommeliers
www.myrealvoice.com
Peter Wirth, U.S. House of Representatives & U.S. Senate, New Mexico: Media Coaching
Linda Lopez, Lt. Governor, Head of The Rules Committee, New Mexico: Media Coaching
Sandy Jones, U.S. Commissioner of Public Lands, New Mexico: Speech Writer & Coach
Phil Talmadge, Governor, Washington: Radio Writing, Producing & Media Coaching
Bruce Guthrie, Senate, Washington: Political Consulting & T.V. Debate Coaching
*Brad Owen, Lt. Governor, Washington: Media Coaching & Radio Production
Eric Serna, U.S. Congress, New Mexico, Radio Media Coaching
Jack Mildren, Governor, Oklahoma: Political Consulting
Poland, President, Lech Kaczynski and Prime Minister, Jaroslaw Aleksander Kaczynski
Turkey, ANAP Party, Istanbul, Turkey (Currently: The Motherland Party)
Mongolia, Parliament, Baagi Shaagdar, Mongolia
Portugal, Portuguese Ambassador to USA
Spain, VP, Catalunyan Government
Japan, Hiroshi Muira
Motivational
and
Inspirational
Speaking
National Speakers Association Member
2008
to
present
Global Speakers Federation Member
2008
to
Present
I delivered motivational speeches, keynotes and emceed events locally, nationally and
internationally for a variety of clients.
www.myrealvoice.com
On-
air Host
2006
to
Present
I research, coach and interview radio show guests. Winner Best of Blog Talk Radio
Issue Three, 2004 Media, Inc. "Tongue Tied: How To Overcome Your Fear and Loathing
of Public Speaking"
Issue Six, 2005 Media, Inc. "Great Public Speaking Skills Increase Your Company's
Bottom Line"
December 2006 Bizillion Magazine "Give Me Public Speaking or Give Me Death"
February 2007 Bizillion Magazine "Every Public Speaker Is an Athlete"
My Real Voice and Speaking To Win Blog, 2004 to present
May/June 2007 Bizillion Magazine "Words Have Power"
Words To Thrive By, releases December 2011
HONORS
Pollie Award, (Political Academy Award) for writing and producing political radio, 2008
Best Of Blog Talk Radio Award, Business Off The Beaten Path Host, 2009
Puget Sound Business Journal, Women Of Influence, Nominee 2010
Golden Acorn Award, Seattle Public Schools, 1996
EDUCATION
University
Of
California,
Berkeley
B.A. Theatre Arts, 1980
GPA: 3.9
Year Graduate Study Program with Lee Strasberg
GPA: NA
Newfield
Network
CPC, Certified Professional Coaching Degree
GPA: 4.0
www.myrealvoice.com
Professional
Affiliations
Washington Women s Foundation, Member since 1997, Grant Chair, Speaking and
Seattle Executive Association, Member and Board Member 2004 to 2008
Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
Newfield Network, CPPM, Certified Professional Coaching Degree
Laurel Hurst Elementary School Foundation, Founder, 1995
National Speakers Association, Member since 2007
Global
Speakers
Federation,
member
since
2007
Actors Equity Association, member since 1976
Hobbies,
Interests
and
additional
Volunteer
work:
Some of my interests and hobbies include but are not limited to cycling, playing
the piano and international travel. I have studied drawing, painting, color theory and
perspective at Gage Academy of Art, Seattle.
Speaking and oral presentation coach
Founding Member
Singer and Soloist
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