Public Relations and News Writer
Resume:
David Lorenzo Snelling
Miami, Florida 33142
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Work Skills:
* Achieved AP style news writing recognition
* Media outreach (writing press releases and setting up media coverage for events)
* Digital marketing and social media news writing and development
* Communications
* Developing Power Point Presentations and White Paper Marketing
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and Photoshop.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts- Communications
Florida Memorial University (1997)
Miami Gardens, Florida 33054
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Dedicated journalist and public relations coordinator with over 20 years of experience. Solid team player who always has a positive demeanor and loves to help those around him accomplish their working goals and objectives.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. Freelance reporter, 10/26/2021 to present- Miami, Florida
Company: South Florida Times- Covering local, state and federal politics. Writing and post stories on website. Meeting daily and weekly deadlines.
Company: The Islander News- Covering local politics, education and business stories for print version and online news. Meeting daily and weekly deadlines.
Company: River Cities Gazette- Covering governments in Miami Springs, Medley and Virginia Gardens.
Company: Caribbean Today Magazine- covering Caribbean-related stories from politics, business and personal profiles.
Public Relations Coordinator, 04/2016 to 08/2020, Miami, Florida (Freelance position)
Company: Greenberg Traurig- Media outreach (writing press releases and arranging new conferences and coverage for events for firm and their clients; social media development.
News Reporter/Writer, 12/2000 to 10/2021, Miami Lakes, Florida
Company: The Miami Laker- Covering Town of Miami Lakes government, local schools and human interest stories.
Public Relations Coordinator, 04/2010 to 09/2014, Coral Gables, Florida
Company: Kikinis Communications Group (Freelance position)
Media outreach for clients and writing articles for trade publications.
News Reporter, 09/1998 to 10/2000, Miami, Florida
Company: United Press International-
Covered statewide news including Florida Gubernatorial and local midterm elections; the AFL-CIO Summit on Miami Beach with guest speaker then-Vice President Al Gore (2000); and Secretary of State Madeline Albright’s visit to South Florida discussing the state of the economy and world-related issues (1999). (Full-time position).
Community News Reporter, 10/1996 to 10/2000, Miami Beach, Florida
Company: The Miami Herald's Neighbors section- Covered education and arts and culture events on Miami Beach.
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