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KIMBERLEE CHARCHAN

(cell) 248-***-****

acdecp@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Detail-oriented professional seeks a position that utilizes creative

talents in writing, communications and public relations at a company with

growth opportunity. Looking for a fast-paced position to utilize

education, 25 years of broadcast and four years of corporate experience and

proven capabilities to benefit an organization's goals and communications

strategy.

EXPERIENCE:

Center for Civil Justice &

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan

Flint, MI

Director of Communications

Handled all communications, media, public relations, and social media for

two nonprofit organizations that help low-income people. Wrote news

releases, pitched media, wrote three separate newsletters, web articles and

posted on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Increased likes and followers

for all three social media platforms, tripled website traffic and increased

newsletter open rates. News releases and op-eds published in main stream

news media.

Synergetic Marketing

Commerce Township, MI

SEO Production Manager/Account Manager/Web Content Writer/Blog Writer

Handled website production from first contact with client to live website.

Managed design, writing, programming and all editing for entire process.

Counseled clients in SEO strategy and guided them to a successful website.

Handled keyword research and page design.

WXYZ-TV

Southfield, MI

Producer/Writer/Web-Producer

Produced and wrote live newscasts for on-air and content for wxyz.com.

Experienced in all aspects of television news and sales production. Able

to produce projects from idea to conclusion to the satisfaction of various

clients. Experienced reporter, anchor & commercial talent, plus off-line

editor - Final Cut Pro. Also practiced in inews, powerpoint, word and

excel.

Chrysler Group

November 2001 - July 2005

Manager - Broadcast Media Relations

Handled external communications. Worked with business strategists and

executives to get publicity for Chrysler products to help drive sales.

Consistently responsible for creating and pitching video news releases and

news stories generating 40-million news hits in network and local

television stations throughout the country. Managed two of the largest

budgets in the Communications Department. Worked independently on projects

and managed a team of company employees, clients, vendors and executives to

gain publicity for Chrysler to achieve the company's goals and strategies

for growth. Created a new video housing system to make it easier for

reporters to gain access to product video thereby increasing the number of

stories aired in television markets. Managed a video reporting and library

system. Counseled communications management and executives regarding

broadcast publicity. Managed all broadcast interviews and appearances.

Senior News Producer

Handled internal communications. Managed news department for Chrysler's

television network. Produced, anchored and reported for the 24-hour news

operation and organized video crews and producers. Created new program

cycle to spur employee interest and participation.

BROADCAST EXPERIENCE:

Anchored and produced newscasts for television stations listed below and

served as general assignment, police, and education beat reporter,

specializing in breaking news; also held position as Assistant News

Director, Special Projects Producer and Videographer.

. Fox 17 News At Ten, Grand Rapids, Michigan-1999-2001

. WEYI-TV, Flint, Michigan-1996-1999

. WTVO-TV, Rockford, Illinois-1992-1996

. WILX-TV, Lansing, Michigan-1989-1992

. WWTV-WWUP-TV, Cadillac, Michigan-1987-1989

. WTRX-RADIO, Flint, Michigan, 1986-1987

. WRVO FM-90 NEWSRADIO, Oswego, New York, 1985-1986

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Member of the Public Relations Society of America, the U.S. and Michigan

Humane Societies and the Great Lakes Bead Workers Guild; also held the

position of Development and Communications Director for non-profit agency

"Paws With A Cause." Handled public relations for "PAWS" which trains

Assistance Dogs for people with disabilities and co-wrote children's book

for the organization.

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION:

. AP Award for Best Spot News Honorable Mention.

. Two Telly Finalist Awards and Internal Communication's Recognition

Award at Chrysler Group.

. Syracuse Press Club Award.

EDUCATION:

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Criminal Justice, December 1985

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