Public Relations and Strategy Professional

Chanel Howard North Miami Beach, FL *****

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChanelHoward

Email: *************@*****.***

Phone: 786-***-****

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Summary Results-driven professional with a strong background in public relations, business strategy, and office management. Proven ability to develop and execute marketing communication strategies, maintain media relationships, and achieve business goals. Committed to continuous learning and leveraging skills in public relations, project management, and social media management to drive success.

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Professional Experience

Public Relations Manager WKMT-DB DAGR8FM.COM 2013 - Present Develop marketing communication plans, strategies, budgets, and tactics. Create media relations strategies, securing placements in print, broadcast, and online media. Coordinate all public relations activities, including media kits and social media engagement. Cultivate new media contacts and manage industry relationships. Generate press releases, byline articles, and keynote presentations. Monitor & analyze PR results, making ongoing recommendations. Evaluate partnership, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities. Manage crisis and emergency communications and department budget. Accountant / Tax Preparer Jackson Hewitt Oct 2022 - Current Manage and update comprehensive financial records, ensuring precision and compliance. Prepare financial statements, reports, and forecasts. Handle accounts payable and receivable, performing reconciliations. Conduct internal audits and collaborate with external auditors. Assist in budget preparation and financial planning. Monitor and reconcile bank accounts and financial transactions. Ensure accurate and timely tax filings; provide strategic financial advice. Streamlined financial reporting, reducing preparation time by 20%. Prepared and filed over 5000 tax returns annually with high accuracy. Increased repeat clients by 15% through exceptional client service. Engagement Director AbleTo Inc. Feb 2020 - Nov 2022 Provided mental health treatment, conducted psychological assessments. Helped clients develop insight and life skills.

Maintained patient documentation per HIPAA regulations. Provided crisis intervention services.

Experienced with cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational counseling. Utilized software: Oracle, Softphone, Salesforce, Matrix, Zoom, Microsoft, Slack. Executive Administrative Assistant BlackPush Inc. Mar 2020 - Dec 2022 Served as confidential executive assistant to the CEO. Drafted correspondence, reports, and memoranda on behalf of CEO. Managed CEO’s appointment calendar, meetings, and events. Conducted research, prepared materials, and supported external meetings. Participated in organizational innovation initiatives. Legal Assistant Law Office of Jelani Davis, Esq. May 2010 - Sept 2012 Assisted with trial preparation and office management. Conducted legal research, client interviews, and gathered facts. Drafted and analyzed legal documents.

Coordinated collection, review, and production of documents. Managed administrative tasks and made recommendations to the attorney.

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Education

Associates of Arts Degree in Fashion Design, Gibbs University, 2003

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Skills

Business Development, Administration, and Project Management Operations Management

Marketing, Sales, and Merchandising

QuickBooks, Windows, Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite Salesforce

Medical Billing HMO/PPO

Public Relations, Office Management,

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