Public Relations Support Specialist
Resume:
CJ HINES
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
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Qualifications
Strong writing and editing skills
Able to work well with daily/weekly deadlines
Ability to work on several projects at once and meet deadlines Self-starter, able to complete a task with little supervision Good public relations, interpersonal,and management skills Education
Bachelor of Arts degree in communications/public relations, and journalism minor, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 1990
Master of Ministry degree, Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana, 2021 Christian Writers Guild, completed Apprentice course, 2006; Journeyman course 2010 Job Experience
Hawkeye Community College
Writing/oral communication tutor, reading tester
(January 2025-present) Assist students with writing assgnments, as well as coaching them with oral presentations, such as speeches or PowerPoint, including outlining, timing, word selection, cadence, and impact. Read tests to students with conditions that make reading tests difficult for them.
Locke Funeral Services, Waterloo, Iowa
Freelance writer (April 2024-present)
Write blog posts for the Locke Funeral Services website (https://www.lockefuneralservices.com/blog) regarding death and grief
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Waterloo, Iowa
Freelance writer (July 2004-2015) Wrote articles for special sections Office of Marketing and Public Relations/University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa Freelance writer for UNI Alumni magazine (July 2007-2009) Researched and wrote articles for UNI alumni magazine Traders Press, Inc., Cedar Falls, Iowa
Contract book editor (February-December 2010)
Edited financial books for publication
Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa
Freelance writer for Commission on Mission publication (October 2008-May 2009) Researched and wrote articles for Commission on Mission publication Office of Marketing and Public Relations/University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls Publication assistant, writer and alumni magazine copy editor (April 2004-June 2007) Researched and wrote articles for biannual alumni magazine, including personality profiles and new research/techniques by alumni and faculty; also fact-checked and proofread alumni magazine Recruited and interviewed UNI alumni, faculty and students for UNI website Wrote for Office of Admissions, including brochures, viewbooks, magazines, and other publications Interacted with prospective students and parents at orientation as well as Iowa State Fair, discussing the
“UNI Experience.”
Mathis, Earnest & Vandeventer (ME&V), Cedar Falls, Iowa Research Specialist (March 2001-October 2003)
Conducted research projects, such as customer surveys and focus groups, to determine viability of implementing specific marketing strategies
Researched copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual properties for clients, submitted state applications for client trademarks and verified status of specific intellectual properties to ensure no infringement occurred
Wrote marketing plans for clients and lead coordination of RFPs (request for proposal) for a number of city and state proposals
Worked with public relations coordinator on Riverfront Renaissance referendum in 2002, including wrote script to persuade voters to approve referendum, wrote and coordinated 60-second public service announcements, taped at KWWL-TV, and assumed duties of public relations coordinator during maternity leave during summer 2002
Waterloo Courier, Waterloo Iowa
Assistant Lifestyles Editor (May 1997-March 2001)
Researched and wrote feature stories, proofread copy by staff reporters, dummied daily pages and edited copy, assigned photos/graphic illustrations, edited wire copy and photos for publication in daily and Sunday Lifestyles pages
Provided direction and guidance to reporters, helped develop stories and organized story content In absence of Lifestyles editor, assumed her daily duties, including assigned stories, met with public, and other administrative tasks .
Community Desk Editor (December 1993-May 1997)
Coordinated publication of social and community news Handled public inquiries concerning placement of news items Edited community pages and scheduled photos for special community events Publications
"It’s No Bother," devotion for the Upper Room publication, 2013 The River of Grief, released through Tate Publishing, July 2012, ISBN: 978-1-61862-097-2, July 2012
"Across the Canyon," essay in Guideposts' book series, Extraordinary Prayer: Love Lessons, 2009
"Stubborn Love," essay, Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family, 2008
“Not Yet” essay, Life Savors: Savvy Stories to Inspire Your Soul, 2008
"The Quiet Hero," essay, The Lookout, 2008
Christ in our Home, daily devotions, September 16-30, 2005.
"Christian Counseling: Help on the Journey, Lutheran Woman Today, 2005.
"The Gift," Lutheran Woman Today, 2003.
Volunteer Experience
Led Grief support ministry for GriefShare curriculum, Prairie Lakes Church, Cedar Falls, Iowa, from September 2012 to December 2021, including special Surviving the Holidays session each year. References
Available on request
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