Part-Time Public Relations

Mary G. Konwinski

WRITER AND EDITOR

PROFILE

§ Skilled at working in high-pressure environments.

§ Adept at supporting clients using outstanding communication skills.

§ Results-driven with extensive experience in achieving operational efficiency through strategic thinking and collaboration.

§ Accomplished at delivering high-quality writing and editing projects with acute attention to detail demonstrated through timely and accurate execution of projects and tasks.

§ Proactive and motivated to support the mission and values of the organization. WORK EXPERIENCE

MGK Writing Solutions, Newark, Delaware and Raleigh, North Carolina Successful consulting firm providing professional writing, editing and public relations services for individuals, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. Blood Bank of Delmarva, Inc., Newark, Delaware

Community Relations Manager

• Managed and planned internal and external communications, including oversight of publications, newsletters, e-media, and printed materials.

• Oversaw website, social media, e-newsletters, and advertising campaigns.

• Managed communications messaging and awareness, including public relations and community outreach, member and donor relations, and media relations.

• Performed branding program coordination.

• Prepared executive communications for CEO and Board Chair, including speeches.

• Worked with numerous regional printing vendors and graphic designers.

• Collaborated with marketing department, including development of sales and promotional materials, recruitment materials and events, special events (most significantly Blood Bank 50th Anniversary and name change in 2004 and 60th Anniversary in 2014). Other accomplishments were Summer Blood Challenge events, groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting, etc.

• Executive Producer of 60th Anniversary video.

• Executive Editor of 60th Anniversary book, Giving Blood. Blood Bank of Delmarva’s First 60 Years.

Public Relations Team Leader

• Facilitated organizational development and project management; responsible for internal employee communications and staff initiatives. Wilmington News Journal, Wilmington, Delaware

Freelance Writer

• Wrote articles about real estate, health care issues, as well as features. Prime Life Magazine and Delaware Woman Magazine, Wilmington, Delaware 302-***-****

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Manhattanville College

Purchase, New York

Bachelor of Arts (History, English)

EDUCATION

VOLUNTEERING

Rotary International

Newark Morning Rotary Club

Newark Delaware

Positions held:

§ Director of Fundraising

§ Vice-President

§ President

§ Director of Projects

§ Board Member

Awards and achievements:

§ Paul Harris Fellow

§ Rotarian of the Year

§ Graduate of Rotary Leadership

Institute

§ Perfect Attendance, 15 years

Rotary Club of the Capital City

Raleigh, North Carolina

Contributions include:

§ Board Member

§ Officer, Sergeant-at-Arms

§ Director of the Styres

Scholarship Selection

Committee

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