Management Project

Kristen Marlaina Glanton

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Largo, FL 33771

Cell 850-***-****

E-mail address: **************@*****.***

Work Experience

October 2005 - December 2010 Gary, Williams, Finney, et al. - Stuart, FL

Public Relations Coordinator

Executed logistics for speaking engagements, special events, and media interactions (catering, travel, celebrity bookings)

Created and maintained in-house PR database (local and national)

Coordinated media buys (t.v. commercials, radio spots)

Planned various firm functions with attendance ranging from 500 - 3,000 +

Filtered and screened media requests

Maintained company image and identity including company logo, signage, products, and services

Managed social media (Facebook, Twitter)

Created company website content and firm newsletter

Archived all printed and visual media

Conferred with PR and HR Management to assess key interests/concerns and disseminate information as appropriate

Liaison for all invited celebrity guests

Constructed talking points for senior partners

Responsible for drafting and distribution of press releases and media alerts

Coordinated tradeshow logistics

Monitored company morale and made suggestions as needed

July 2004 - August 2005 Volusia County Health Department - Daytona Beach, FL

HIV/AIDS Coordinator

HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention outreach

Cultivated relationships between the DOH and community outreach programs

Field investigation of delinquent patients

Planned and coordinated community awareness events

Gathered and presented new public health data

Case management

Reported statistics to local planning committees during monthly update meetings

March 2003 - June 2004 M.O.V.E.R.S., Inc. - Miami, FL

Community Liaison/Program Coordinator

Assisted churches in becoming fiscally viable to initiate HIV/AIDS ministries

Developed and maintained relationships with targeted health organizations and their communities

Facilitated rapport between county health departments, community planning groups, and HIV/AIDS service providers

Conducted needs assessments in targeted geographical areas

Developed promotional materials

Coordinated workshops and trainings

Presented educational HIV/AIDS information to African-American churches, schools and other non-profit agencies

Internships

February 2002 - April 2002 Uzzell Advertising - Tallahassee, FL

Advertising Intern

Alerted media of press conferences

Created ideas for commercials and press releases

Assisted in developing advertising schedules

April 2001 - March 2002 Cumulus Broadcasting WXBX 96.1 FM - Tallahassee, FL

Promotions Assistant

Represented station at promotional events

Participated in live remotes

Co-facilitated the broadcasting of audio materials

Assisted in commercial editing projects

October 2000 - January 2001 Ron Sachs Communications - Tallahassee, FL

Public Relations Intern

Processed media inquiries

Created and prepared promotional gifts for clients

Addressed client concerns via telephone

Special Skills

Strong computer skills (Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Social media savvy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Extensive media contacts

Ability to interact with public and internal audiences at all levels

Strong project management skills

Ability to meet ambitious deadlines and deliver high-quality work on schedule with multiple projects running simultaneously

Confident problem solver, thorough reader, superb attention to detail

Honors and Organizations

Collegiate Dean’s List

Public Relations Student Society of America

National Congress of Black Women

Florida A&M Student Government Association Chairperson, Public Relations

The Order of the Eastern Star

Education

Florida A&M University - Tallahassee, FL

Graduation Date - May 2002

Bachelor of Science - Journalism/Public Relations

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