Media Relations Manager
Resume:
Buel C Young
Washington, DC 20011
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a challenging position in media relations/public affairs, utilizing abilities developed through work experience and education, with the opportunity for professional growth.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
9/03 – 8/17
Director of Organization Relations, Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration Office of External Affairs
Responsibilities include:
Administrative and supervisory work heading a highly complex and diverse public relations and public information program.
Evaluation and assessment of the informational, publicity and public relations needs of the agency and for strategic planning, developing and directing comprehensive programs designed to fulfill those needs.
Giving direction for gathering data, assembling information, preparing and editing press releases, and developing internal and external informational materials for the agency.
Planning, directing and coordinating the internal control and release of news articles feature stories and radio and television presentations.
Providing technical advice and guidance to heads of agencies, divisions and programs on public information and public relations matters.
Preparation and delivery of speeches, formal and informal talks and lectures to various civic and community groups and members of the public interested in agency operations and services.
Developing, maintaining, and cultivating media contacts.
Serving as the primary spokesperson for the administration.
Supervising and supporting the social media coordinator and all social media platforms.
10/00 –08/03
Producer/ Nonlinear Tape Editor, WJLA – TV, Washington, DC
Responsible for producing and editing news for nightly news casts. Position also functioned as senior floor director for evening newscasts.
8/93 – 10/00
Senior Floor Director/Production Assistant, WJLA – TV, Washington, DC
Position was responsible for the production of daily episodic promos. Producer/writer during daily promotional session to produce syndicated program promos, customized promos for channel seven’s “Great Late Movie” and “Community Calendar”, and OTC’s to air over closing credits of programs. Responsible for delivering hand cues and time cues to talent and studio crew during productions. Responsible for entering graphics into still store, ripping scripts, operating teleprompter, and coordinating satellite feeds.
6/92 – 8/93
Floor Director (Part – time), WJLA – TV, Washington, DC
Position was responsible for maintaining, striking and staging of sets. Responsible for delivering hand cues and time cues to talent and studio crew during productions. Position also served as teleprompter operator. Position was on call for additional work as needed.
5/90 – 9/90
Floor Director (Freelance), WJLA – TV, Washington, DC
Position was on call to work as floor director when needed.
11/89 – 7/93
Section Manager/Assistant Checkout Supervisor, F.W. Woolworth, Washington, DC
Responsible for sales of music/video related merchandise. Ultimately was responsible for customer satisfaction. Position supervised checkout cashiers.
EDUCATION:
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts, 1985
Major: Mass Communication (Broadcast News Emphasis)
Minor: Biology
SALARY HISTORY:
$91,000
REFERENCES:
Bernie Cumberland
Greg Massoni
Gary Witherspoon
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