Journalist, public relations executive

Kevin P. Cooney

Philadelphia, PA 267-***-**** ac8t96@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-cooney-414a273/

Public Relations Profile

Motivated communications director, journalist, and writer with experience providing cutting-edge news and detailed reports on collegiate and professional sports.. Known for excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the diligence, perseverance, and drive to consistently deliver on goals. Thrive in fast-paced environments managing numerous competing deadlines and projects and with an ability to work with people at all levels of an organization. Served as the Philadelphia Chapter Chairperson for the Baseball Writers’ Association of America since 2014.

Areas of Expertise

Journalism

Whitepapers

Web Copy

Press Releases

Technical Writing

Fact Checking

Copyright Law

Formatting

Microsoft Office & Publisher

Adobe Create Suite

Research & Print Media

Citation Styles

Career History

Sports Information and Communications Director Rosemont College, Bryn Mawr, PA 2018 to Present

Oversee students in developing and producing news. Spearhead game day events and activities and communicate up to date information to the public via live Twitter feed and college website.

Assisted in the modernization of the athletic department with implementation of new ideas in communication and messaging across the department.

Launched new website in fall, 2018

Boosted awareness of the school’s NCAA Division III status by promoting its brand in the Philadelphia Inquirer and through KYW News Radio exposure.

Sports Writer/ Columnist Calkins Media/Gatehouse Media, Levittown, PA 1996 - 2017

Reported sports-related activities at high school, college, and professional levels for the Bucks County Courier Times and Doylestown Intelligencer. Served as head writer/columnist covering the Phillies beat. Reported for the Eagles, Flyers, Sixers, college football, and Big 5 college basketball.

Received the Associated Press Sports Editors Award in 2001 (1st place) and 2002 (2nd place).

Awarded Keystone Press Award for Sports Column (Division II) in 2015 (2nd place), 2016 and 2017 (1st place).

Philadelphia chapter chairperson of the Baseball Writers Association of America since 2014.

Had the highest amount of Twitter followers (@KevinCooney) at his company and increased the visibility of the paper by making television and radio appearances.

Additional Experience

News and Sports Writer News Gleaner Publications, Philadelphia, PA. 1992-2001

Presented local sports coverage and assisted with news-related events for a weekly publication in Northeast Philadelphia.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Communications and Public Relations Drexel University, Philadelphia PA (Exp. 2018)

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