LISA REED
***** *. ** **** **, Apt ***, Southfield, MI 48034
Cell: 313-***-****
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SUMMARY
Results-driven public relations/communications professional with expertise in planning, execution, and analysis of social
media and public relations measurement programs. Ensure efficacy of multimillion dollar programs and projects that have
profitability/growth. Positively impact major organizations through development of comprehensive metrics and analysis that
identify emerging trends, key issues, and potential impact of coverage. Notable success in developing frameworks and
coordinating programs to assess operational effectiveness and outclass the competition. Collaborative approach focused on
innovative media measurement techniques to ensure maximum program values.
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel Public Affairs
PowerPoint, Access Media Relations
Adobe Creative Suites Internal Communications
Share point, HTML Team Building & Leadership
Word Press Crisis Management
Hoot Suite Corporate Communication
Photography Community Relations
Editing Presentations
EXPERIENCE
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Detroit, MI
Communication/Speech Professor 01/2010 to Current
Create and develop curriculums for Speech and Communication to facilitate in classroom settings.
Facilitate and present course curriculum to college students.
Present detailed summaries to dean of English department and conduct post-curriculum analysis to determine areas
for improvements.
Assist dean in establishing and forecasting plans and class outcomes.
Develop and implement several speech and communications assignments for students.
Participate in school retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate and timely feedback to students.
GENERAL MOTORS
Detroit, MI
Program/PR Manager 02/2006 to 02/2016
Developed communication infrastructure, training programs, public relations activities, marketing communication
plans and corporate branding strategies.
Provided advice and guidance to board of directors on communication related issues.
Interfaced with the media as company spokesperson.
Developed strategic relationships with key members of the press.
Drafted press releases, media advisories, and talking points for Director. Develop press kits and material for media.
Created and distribute department newsletter to local and international groups.
Established comprehensive professional leadership for a broad range of communication and public relations activities
that promotes the reputation, brand, and policy of GM.
Demonstrated leadership abilities that create positive work culture for the Public Relations group.
Accountable for measurement and leverage of social media networks and web usage.
Managed budget for public relations staff, projects and events.
Delivered projects on time and within budget
Created and developed curriculum for English Composition, Speech and Workplace Communications to facilitate in
Presented detailed summaries to dean of Education and conduct post-curriculum analysis to determine areas for
Set strategic direction of global media measurement programs and ensure all aspects of media efforts are supported
Conducted complex trend and opportunity analysis that played an instrumental role in developing improvements in
Created a safe work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities and tasks.
BAKER COLLEGE CORPORATE SERVICES
Auburn Hills, MI
Communications Professor
classroom settings.
improvements.
Assisted dean in establishing and forecasting plans and class outcomes.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Dearborn, MI
Public Relations Manager
by industry's best-in-class solutions.
Researched board analysis of articles and metric reports to determine trends, industry issues.
time for automotive publications.
Spearheaded development and management of the corporate communications metrics.
Measured programs to ensure meeting rigorous goal/objectives of media relations programs.
Lead meetings to assess teams progress and development of action plans.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Woodhaven, MI
Production Supervisor-Assembly
Coached Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met.
Optimized throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives.
Verified that the line is running safely, smoothly and producing quality parts.
Supported Continuous Improvement.
Built Team Leaders and Team Members capability.
Met inventory, cost, scrap, and supply and tooling expense targets.
Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MASTER OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Madonna University, Livonia, MI, US
MASTER OF ARTS: COMMUNICATIONS
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, US
BACHELOR OF ARTS: JOURNALISM & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Madonna University, Livonia, MI, US
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Member of National Association of Black Journalist
Member of National Urban League
Member of National Association of Professional Women
Member of National School of Public Relations
09/2004 to 12/2006
05/2000 to 09/2004
05/1996 to 05/2000
2008
2003
1999