Public Relations

ADRIANNE DERING

** ***** ***. **********, ** ****1 & 530 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL

770-***-**** **************@*****.***

For the last eighteen years my primary occupation has been that of a full-time mother of three. I have donated the majority of my spare time in charitable pursuits, serving on the boards of local community organizations, and in having a successful Coton de Tulear breeding program. My educational and professional pursuits were put aside in service to my family and in support to my husband in our family business. It has been my great privilege to raise my children, but they are now off to college. I am at a point where I have much more freedom to actively pursue professional goals of my own. In 2021 I returned to college. I had completed the majority of credits needed toward a major in Political Science and Public Administration during my first run in the 1990’s, but unplanned motherhood got in the way of my degree completion. This time around, the age of my credits made anything within my major obsolete, so I decided to switch gears and work toward a degree in Public Relations, which I have done a tremendous amount of work in within the dog fancy, community organizations, political campaigns, and promoting my own small businesses.

Before returning to college, my last big pre-Covid endeavor was running my own small home renovation company. I was hands on in every step of the process from financing and purchase of property to its sale. I pulled permits, hired subcontractors, purchased materials, designed rooms, created floor plans. I also did my own accounting, payroll and marketing. I was on the job site daily supervising and supporting my crew. The results were the two highest price per square foot homes sold in the area. I loved the challenge, flexibility, and creative outlet my projects afforded me, but the market has changed. I feel that it is time to return to a more traditional workplace environment and resume a potential career path that has an opportunity for professional growth and new learning experiences. I bring creative energy, coupled with mature wisdom with me in every endeavor I pursue. I have done everything from being room mother to supporting the president of a regional retail chain. I have been covered in drywall dust while helping demo a wall and I have organized black tie events. I have stayed up all night with a puppy who was failing to thrive, and years later flown to London to take that puppy as an adult to compete in the most prestigious dog show in the world. I have written articles for regional and trade magazines. I have stepped in front large crowds and given speeches as well as in front of cameras on local and national television. I have worked with tradesman and Ivy League graduates. I have led a team and been a worker bee. My motto is “I can’t never could.” I am capable, articulate, and organized. I look forward to seeing how I can use my talents to serve you.

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ADRIANNE DERING

26 Maple Ave. Morgantown, WV 26501 & 530 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL

770-***-**** **************@*****.***

Work History

2021-2023

Public Relations

The Vizion Group

(Promoting the National Dog Show for NBC)

• Maintained lists of nationwide and local media contacts

• Crafted and sent Press Releases

• Provided research for, and pitched a segment used on the televised program featuring statistics about past winners.

• Appeared on television promoting the event on both local and national media outlets.

• Organized participants for, and participated in, press conferences promoting the show and associated events.

• Curated and pitched human interest stories with exhibitors and contributors.

2022

Campaign Coordinator

Barbara Fleischauer for WV Senate

• Led communications team and worked extensively on creating content for social media and earned media opportunities.

• Curated messages for focus audiences

• Coordinated volunteers for canvasing and outreach events.

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2016-2020

Owner/ Home Renovation Company

Two Ladies with Hammers, Morgantown, WV

• Hands on and personally responsible in all stages of home renovation including purchase of property, design, floor plans, construction, payroll, hiring subcontractors, permitting, accounting, daily site management, business promotion, and sales strategy.

• “Down to studs” renovation and adding of additional square footage.

• Complete redesign of historic homes with an eye for tradition as well as functionality for modern executive families.

• Sold completed homes at historical price point per square foot for the neighborhood.

2007-PRESENT Breeder/Owner/Handler

Hopecrest Cotons, Morgantown, WV

• The #1 Coton de Tulear breeder in the United States.

• Five generations of American Kennel Club champions, including 4 #1 AKC Cotons.

• AKC Bronze Breeder of Merit with over 20 Bred By AKC champions.

• Major wins include: Multiple Specialty winners, 2x Westminster BOS, National Dog Show Best of Breed, 2x Best of Breed Crufts, Non-Sporting group wins and 2x Best of Breed AKC National Championship Owner/Handler Group.

• Participated with AKC in national PR campaign in 2015 to introduce the breed to AKC including national and local television appearances, press conferences and print.

• Created and distributed press releases.

• Served on the boards of several local and national dog clubs.

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Administrative Consultant

AndyLewis/Hobson, Atlanta, GA

• Member advance team ahead of purchase.

• Assisted President/CEO Alexander Dering (husband) in running largest residential HVAC installation company in GA with $20M in revenue.

• Specific areas of focus were Marketing Strategy, Human Resources and Employee Relations

• Managed correspondence, travel, and scheduling

• Generated reports of findings to help management with making key decisions.

• Reviewed P&L statements for ways to improve daily operations, increase revenue and reduce costs.

2005 Executive Assistant to President and CEO

Rugged Wearhouse, INC, Morgantown, WV

2004 Executive Assistant to Executive Director

Orlando Lutheran Towers, Orlando, Fl

Education

2021-Present West Virginia University

Regents Bachelor of Arts (In progress)

Public Relations & Journalism

2003 Rollins College

Certification Human Resources Management and

Employment Law

1995-1999 Valencia College

No degree earned (interrupted by motherhood)

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