Communications Manager

jeanne emily turkheimer

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Best Buddies International Miami, Florida/New York,New York Manager, Communications May 2014- Present

• Responsible for all aspects of Best Buddies International’s public relations initiatives, including materials, outreach, media training and media management at special events. Including but not limited to the Best Buddies Challenges: Hyannis Port, Hearst Castle, Washington, DC and Miami).

•Composes press releases, secures media and advises in-house and hired photographers on their duties for all Best Buddies events. ( national and local)

•Serves as communications consultant for all Best Buddies International chapters, both state (all 50 states) and country (over 50 countries) wide. Generate target media lists for specific events, compose press releases and contacts media for their public relations initiatives.

•Compiles, create and edits By-Yearly Best Buddies Magazine, entitled Byline which is sent to all major organization sponsors, and posted on Best Buddies Internal server.

•Assists in writing scripts for Public Service Announcements, and works on special projects, as needed.

• Assists in-house social media manager on daily posts for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

•Administrative duties include researching current industry news, client (state chapters) and media phone calls, conference call agendas and organizing and editing documents on PR server.

•Create yearly book of all media hits throughout the previous year, using clipping services such as Cision and Critical Mention.

•Assisted in production and execution of activation of HUBLOT half-time presentation during Tom Brady football event.

•Garnered partnership between Best Buddies and Live Lokai in which a portion of celebrity endorsement sales are donated to the organization.

Butler and Associates Public Relations New York, NY Account Coordinator November 2013-April 2014

•Served as a public and media relations consultant for various Corporate, financial, public affairs, environmental, labor employment, legal, non-profit and crisis management clients.

•Create informational reference books about the workings of the FDNY for current and future New York City council members.

•Boosted clients’ image, by providing and generating publicity, building the brand name, defusing bad news in the media foster relationships with the public sector and third-party supporters.

•Created each client’s end of week report, which include all current and upcoming media coverage, and the status of the account.

• Administrative duties included researching current industry news, client and media phone calls, organizing and editing documents on PR server.

Hawkins International Public Relations-New York, NY Intern/Account Coordinator May 2013-November

•Served as a public and media relations consultant for various luxury travel accounts to effectively promote current brand initiatives.

•Generated target media lists, pitching hotel and travel news on a daily basis as well as edit and distribute press releases using Constant Contact or Cision.

•Completed each property’s end of the month analytical PR reports, which include all current and upcoming coverage, media visits, PR and advertising value and pitching.

•Liaise with the client regarding specific media overnights stays and site tours, final reservation confirmations, and follow-up with the media regarding corresponding editorial coverage.

•Administrative duties included researching current industry trends, client and media phone calls, conference call agendas and organizing and editing documents on PR server.

•Clients included Dorchester Collection and its nine luxurious properties, Big Five Tours and Expeditions, Hotel Guanhani and Spa, Run the Digital Accounts for Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, Rosewoods: Jumby Bay and Little Dix Bay, Westins: Grand Cayman and Lake Las Vegas.

JARDEN-Tuscaloosa, AL Collegiate Marketing Specialist August 2012- May2013

•Distributed at least 300 samples per month, on and off campus at student-integrated events, Greek oriented integrations, and nightlife events.

•Reached 3500 students monthly to meet their needs and ensure results through increase in sales.

•Promoted and advertised through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

*Named top Collegiate Marketing Specialist of 2012 and 2013 TV Guide.com- New York, NY Marketing Intern May 2012-August 2012

•Generated new audiences for TVGuide.com and TV Guide mobile through social media, Web analytics, qualitative and quantitative research initiatives and consumer promotions.

•Marketed programs that built awareness and drove traffic to TVGuide.com, TV Guides Twitter and Facebook page.

•Helped produce daily reports pertaining to social media traffic.

•Worked on and created projects for TV Guide, which include mobile apps, search engine optimization and email marketing University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa, AL Public Relations and Communications Intern September 2010-May 2012

•Assisted on development and production of 5 issues of Alumni Magazine.

•Worked closely with specialist on weekly newsletter and press releases to increase alumni interaction and donations.

•Organized and promoted public awareness through social media. Sara Claire and Esther –New York, NY Public Relations and Marketing Intern May 2010-August 2010

•Assisted in organizing various trunk shows.

•Formulated media and influencers invite lists.

•Conducted out reach for donations and gift bags.

•Managed the SaraClaire and Esther social media platforms. Education: The University of Alabama 2009-2013

B.A. in Communication- (GPA: 3.61) Major: Public Relations Minor: Social Work Skills

•Certified in Adobe Systems: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

•Microsoft Systems: Word, PowerPoint and Excel

•Well versed in Social Flow, Constant Contact and Cision Organizations and Awards

•Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

•National Society of Collegiate Scholars

•University of Alabama Deans List: Three Consecutive years

•College of Communication and Information Sciences Public Relations Student of the year: 2011

•Public Relations Student Society of America

•Active member of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity

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