Tanya Racoobian
Qualifications Summary
Miami, FL 33186 • 305-***-****
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Dedicated and resourceful professional with extensive experience in writing/editing, content curation, public relations, media relations, branding and communications management. Proven success in devising communications plans to identify opportunities for enhancing brand awareness. Exceptional talent for building internal communication programs. Skilled at collaborating with communications, creative and internal teams to assess external media and PR opportunities. Out-of-the-box thinker and creative problem-solver with exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, relationship building and analytical skills.
Areas of Expertise
Communication Management
Market Research & Analysis
Social Media Management
Content Development
Strategy Formulation
Relationship Management
Brand Awareness
Community Outreach
Cross-functional Collaboration
Professional Experience
Delta Dental Insurance May-November 2023
Senior Public Relations Consultant
Developed and implemented high-profile, strategic external communication initiatives to increase brand awareness and bolster the company’s reputation. Worked cross-functionally throughout the organization to create compelling and strategically focused content to effectively reach and engage customers and other relevant external stakeholder audiences. Supported the Media Relations team at a strategic and tactical level in program and implementation.
Managed day-to-day public relations activities.
Monitored trends within social media and public relations tools, applications, channels, design and strategy.
Curated and published creative and compelling editorial content, including press releases, talking points and briefing documents.
ChenMed, LLC 2019 – 2022
Public Relations & Social Media Manager
Enhanced brand recognition and audience engagement by writing and publishing high quality content for various social media channels. Developed and delivered community service programs benefiting seniors. Wrote engaging press releases, media advisories, scripts, talking points and other promotional material to promote brand.
●Succeeded in increasing social media presence on multi channels.
●Garnered media coverage and prepared doctors for media interviews; conducted media training.
Baptist Health South Florida, Corporate Headquarters, Coral Gables, Florida 2014 – 2019
Senior Content Writer & Editor
Produced engaging content for healthcare blog Resource. Attained desired business outcomes by overseeing all aspects of content curation in line with company’s strategic priorities. Formulated robust social media strategies to consistently promote content. Led digital signage content across outpatient settings.
●Conducted detailed interviews of subject matter experts for multiple blog articles.
●Incorporated infographics, video and other media into dynamic digital content in cross-collaboration with graphic designers and filmmakers.
Baptist Health South Florida - South Miami Hospital & Homestead Hospital 2001 – 2014
Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Achieved shared vision and goals through end-to-end management of non-profit hospitals’ media relations, marketing, advertising, digital marketing, crisis communications, reputation management and employee and physician communications. Cultivated professional relationships with key influencers to drive positive image of hospital. Provided strategic counsel to CEO, senior management and department leaders regarding key decisions affecting audiences.
●Built effective programs, supporting hospital’s strategic business objectives and corporate marketing initiatives.
●Produced internal and external publications and marketing collateral.
●Planned and executed special events that promoted the brand.
Additional Experience
Account Executive, Thorp & Company, Coral Gables, Florida
Public Relations Director, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc., Weston, Florida
Communications Director, Realtor Association of Miami Inc., Miami, Florida
Events Coordinator, PCA Health Plans of Florida Inc., Miami, Florida
Communications Assistant, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Tallahassee, Florida
Education
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations & Marketing, Cum Laude
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Awards
Jack Bondurant Award of Merit, Florida Hospital Association’s Society of Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing, 2009
President’s Award, Florida Hospital Association’s Society of Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Mark of Excellence Awards, 2002
Leadership & Organizations
Kids Yoga Teacher, 2016-2018
Rotary Club of Homestead
President, Florida Hospital Association’s Society of Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing, 2008
Captain, Corporate World Team Tennis League, Baptist Health South Florida
Big Sister, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Miami
Board of Directors and Public Relations Chair, Christmas in Greater Miami
Public Relations Chair, Dade County Real Estate Coalition Against Crime
Vice Chair, Newsletter Committee, March of Dimes, Miami chapter
Miami-Dade County Coordinator, Save the Manatee Club