School Project Management

Suzanne Davis

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Journalism Internal Communications

Corporate communications Public Relations

Award-winning, creative communications specialist empowering employees and

achieving organizational objectives through skillful online and traditional

communication strategies. Energetic writer and editor with diverse

expertise bridging vertical silos and improving understanding in deadline-

driven environments within the financial services, education and nonprofit

sectors. Expert collaborator and interviewer who leads by influence,

displays poise and grace in managing business relationships and excels in a

diverse environment.

Core Competencies

Writing/Editing/AP Internal/ External Digital Photography

Style Communications

Project Management Strategic & Tactical Social Media

Communications Platforms

Website/Email/Intran Public Relations & Press Newsletters/Magazin

et Releases es

Technical Proficiencies

Adobe Acrobat Professional ~ Animoto ~ Dreamweaver ~ Flip Cam ~ Google Docs

~ HTML (Basic)

MAC and Windows OS ~ Microsoft Office Suite (Word) ~ Photoshop ~ SEO

Writing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services 2009 -

Present

Providing diverse services to school districts, including public relations,

technology, transportation and trade/adult/special education.

Public Relations Specialist/Writer - Public Information

Brought on board as public information officer/public relations specialist

for school districts, quickly earning a role as the most trusted advisor to

the Communications Director. Selected based on ability to turn complex

material on diverse topics into interesting articles. Deliver up to 16

quarterly newsletters with a combined circulation of 8,400+. Interview and

photograph students and educators. Write and edit articles (news, features

and profiles) on tight deadlines for the newsletters, collaborate on design

and manage contractors.

Achievements & Awards

. Won two awards from the National School Public Relations Association,

including an Excellence in Writing Award for the 2012-13 Valhalla School

District's Budget Newsletter; selected as winner from a pool of ~1,000

entries.

. Influenced voters to pass the Valhalla school district annual budget

with a 20-page budget newsletter featuring eight pages of "good news"

student features and photos wrapped around the core message.

. Recognized for exceptional writing with two prestigious awards from the

New York School Public Relations Association in 2010 and 2011.

Media Innovation & Publicity

. Increased visibility, public awareness and media coverage with 30-40

media placements since 2010 for Valhalla School District and the Board

of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).

. Create Flip Cam videos or slideshows in Animoto for website articles on

school events and BOCES news; promote events on Facebook and Twitter.

. Instrumental in achieving publicity for BOCES on The Today Show

Education Nation series (NBC Network) and Fox Five's Shame, Shame, Shame

show with Arnold Diaz.

. Act as expert consultant to internal and external customers on

communications projects and content development, guiding them in

defining the most effective communication strategy and tactics.

. Provide content for Facebook page with ~400 unique visitors/week in a

school district of 1,600.

. Develop and design diverse communication products, including annual

school calendars, brochures and marketing materials; write press

releases to garner publicity for events and programs.

SD Enterprises 2007 - 2009

Upscale boutique pet services firm offering premiere amenities at

affordable prices.

President/Director of Corporate Communications

Founded a successful start-up enterprise focused on the thriving pet care

sector. Handled all marketing, communication and design of marketing

collateral, building a customer-centric business from the ground up.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York 1998 - 2007

One of 12 regional banks in the Federal Reserve System, an independent

government entity serving as the central bank of the U.S.

Managing Editor, Internal Communication

Recruited to manage all aspects of internal communication, including the

writing, editing and production of the internal employee magazine, The Fed,

with a circulation of 4,700. Selected based on expertise in editing and

writing on diverse topics for publications, plus the ability to "hit the

ground running." Rapidly expanded role to include content creation for and

oversight of the company intranet. Managed in-house and freelance editorial

staff and liaised with internal department customers. Increased

transparency and understanding of the Fed's mission and strategic goals

throughout the organization by developing and implementing a cohesive

communications strategy.

Achievements & Awards

. Won three commendations from the Ragan Report's "What's Working in

Organizational Publications" column for elevating the quality, editorial

direction and design of the magazine.

. Recognized with the company's highest honor, the President's Award, for

eight consecutive years in honor of exceptional performance in bridging

vertical silos with innovative communications.

. Overhauled editorial direction of employee magazine to encompass broad

range of business news; led team in development and launch of corporate

intranet site.

Media Innovation & Publicity

. Championed innovative use of plasma screens throughout the facility to

provide employees with real-time updates on the latest events, including

an interview with the new President, Tim Geithner.

. Overcame entrenched resistance to change within a conservative financial

organization to craft and deliver intelligent, reader-friendly articles

accessible to every employee.

Earliest experience in writing and editing for Incentive Magazine,

Successful Meetings, TravelAge Magazine and the Bradenton (FL) Herald.

education & Affiliations

BS, Magazine Journalism - UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE

Coursework in Spanish Language & Culture - Universidad de Salamanca, Spain

Coursework in Italian Language - NYU School of Continuing & Professional

Studies

Member: Association for Women in Communications New York Women in

Communications

International Association of Business Communicators New York State School

PR Association

National School PR Association

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