Elizabeth Weidel Moore
Lake Charles, LA 70601
337-***-**** (C)
*************@*****.***
Objective:
Accomplished in a multitude of skills, including image management, writing, layout and design and event planning,
this highly motivated Marketing and Public Relations professional seeks to better utilize and further develop these
abilities in a more challenging position.
Experience:
2009-Current Teacher – Calcasieu Parish School Board and Lafayette Parish School System
• Plan and implement lessons following the Louisiana Curriculum
• Manage classroom procedures and students’ behavior
• Creatively conduct lessons that engage students
• Communicate with administration and parents regarding classroom information
• Write and Implement IEPs for Special Education students
2008-2009 Marketing Assistant – SystemForward America (Pop-A-Lock), Lafayette, LA
• Assist franchise owners with all aspects of marketing, including media buys, layout/design of
printed materials, as well as data research
• Maintain inventory of marketing give-aways and promotional materials for franchise owners
• Represent Pop-A-Lock at various trade shows throughout the country
• Schedule various meetings throughout the country
2006-2008 Coalition Coordinator – Louisianans for Workers’ Compensation Reform, Baton Rouge, LA
• Coordinate all efforts in supporting a coalition
• Recruiting members to join coalition by conducting regional meetings
• Communicating coalition efforts to members via newsletters and email
• Assisting with the writing and editing of legislation
• Scheduling and conducting coalition meetings with members and legislators
Community Relations Liaison – Self Employed - Contracted to FMC, Inc., Opelousas, LA
2002-2007
• Communicate relevant information about the company, its employees and its involvement in
community affairs to near neighbors and community leaders through quarterly newsletters,
press releases, various media outlets, an open house and company brochure.
• Represent the company on various civic and industry organizations, including the local
Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, the Louisiana Chemical Association and the
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.
• Assist the Plant Manager with employee development through the creation of a training video
and visual workplace.
• Contribute to employee morale through documenting and displaying photographs of company
meetings, luncheons and parties.
Marketing Communications Specialist - Lafourche Telephone Company, Larose, LA
2000-2002
1994-1998
• Perform all marketing functions of a local telephone company, including advertising calling
services and specials, promoting the company within the community through business
organizations, supporting schools and customers through corporate sponsorships and
maintaining graphs on product information.
• Design all advertising pieces, including billboards, bill stuffers, newspaper ads and banners.
• Communicate through press releases and voice messages.
• Guide groups on facility tours.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee all functions associated with company’s 50th anniversary
yearlong celebration.
Marketing Assistant - CSSA, Little Rock, AR
1999-2000
• Communicate products and member services through monthly newsletter and website.
• Assist in planning and coordinating two annual meetings for members.
• Promoting the association to gain new members.
Communications Specialist - Louisiana Office of State Parks, Baton Rouge, LA
1998-1999
• Promote the state parks and historic sites and various programs held there through brochures
and website development and numerous statewide press releases.
• Assist in the conversion of brochures to the French language during the Franco fête
celebration.
Computer Skills:
QuarkXPress Adobe Photoshop Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft
PowerPoint
Microsoft Access CorelDraw PageMaker
Digital Camera Scanner
Education:
Alternate Certification, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, 2009
Elementary Education and Middle School English Language Arts
BA Degree in Mass Communication, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA, 1994
Concentration - Public Relations and Advertising
Minor - English
Community Involvement:
• Chamber of Commerce – Opelousas-St. Landry, Chamber of Lafourche and Bayou Region,
Board Member, Committee Member, Outstanding Member of the Quarter, Chamber Ambassador
• Opelousas Rotary Club - Board Member, Cam Leach Service Award 2004, Bulletin Editor
• Louisiana Chemical Association - Governmental Affairs Committee
• Louisiana Association of Business and Industry - Education Committee, Environmental
Quality Committee
• American Cancer Society, Relay for Life - Event Chairperson, Event Committee Member
• United Way - Company Coordinator
References: Available upon request