Communications, writer, desktop publisher, artist

Pat Mahony

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Senior Project Manager and Multi-media Communicator

SUMMARY: Senior Project Manager, Award-Winning Writer, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist successful in the management, design and delivery of strategic marketing initiatives for business, associations and non-profits. A dynamic and creative solutions-provider with a record of success in managing multiple projects, programs and resources in deadline-driven environments. Experienced in implementing communication strategies designed to get tangible results across multiple mediums including the web, newspaper, radio, print and mixed-media marketing.

RECENT PROJECTS

Fundraising and Promotion

Athens-To-Atlanta Road Race, Atlanta, GA (www.a2a.net)

The Athens-To-Atlanta Road Race is a 27-year-old international inline skating event that is the largest of its kind in the country. More than 300 skaters from 12 countries and 41 states will skate on nearly 90 miles of roadways throughout north Georgia. As the fundraising and promotions representative, I am working with a team to develop multi-media collateral materials to meet marketing and fundraising goals for this annual event.

Writer, Producer, Client Manager

Vericom Corporation, Atlanta, GA (www.vericom.net)

Vericom Corporation provides healthcare systems, hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations and physician practices with audio marketing content for on-hold, in-queue and informational call systems. Updated monthly with client-specific event announcements, press releases and latest informational updates these systems provide a unique channel for marketing and information distribution. Drove advertizing ROI and marketing initiatives by writing, producing and researching custom audio marketing messages for 100+ clients throughout the United States.

Bureau Chief, Writer, Photographer

Chattanooga Times Free Press, Chattanooga, TN

(www.chattanoogatimesfreepress.org)

The Chattanooga Times Free Press is a daily newspaper with a 280,000 household circulation in Tennessee and Georgia charged with the goal of reaching North Georgia residents with relevant local news impacting their lives. Created the Dalton Bureau and became the top regional writer of daily news stories, generating 1,225 articles under byline. As a region photographer, I successfully contributed multiple stand-alone photos for the Georgia section. Project utilized industry-specific software, Internet-based research, digital photography, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Human Resources Program Manager

Hospice of Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN (www.hospiceofchattanooga.org)

Hospice of Chattanooga provides comprehensive end-of-life care to residents in 18 counties in Tennessee and Georgia and requires hundreds of volunteers to provide non-clinical care for patients. Drove volunteer recruitment program exceeding Medicare-required volunteer participation by 15 percent. Program included new training, enhancing programming content and developing innovative retention strategies for 300+ volunteers. Designed and provided content of collateral recruitment materials for agency as well as volunteer services program. PageMaker, Microsoft Publisher, Photoshop, digital photography, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Excel were used to capture and maintain interest of multi audience message while driving corporate initiatives.

Reporter, Writer

Daily Citizen News, Dalton, GA (www.northwestgeorgia.com)

The Daily Citizen News is a daily newspaper with an 18,000 household circulation in Georgia with the goal of reaching residents with compelling news where they live. Became a successful, award-winning investigative reporter in two Georgia counties with a reputation for fairness, clarity and accuracy as well as a willingness to tackle complex issues.

Radio News Broadcaster, Writer

North Georgia Radio Group, Dalton, GA

The North Georgia Radio Group is comprised of two FM and two AM radio stations providing geographic coverage extending from Tennessee to an area north of Atlanta. Skilled research and writing ability, accuracy in reporting and live on-air delivery of broadcasts on three radio stations. Consistently exhibited extraordinary time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously as dictated by quickly changing news priorities.

Fundraising, Public Relations, Sales and Training

Northeast Georgia Chapter American Red Cross, Gainesville, GA (www.negaredcross.org)

The American Red Cross provides emergency services, blood products and health and safety training to 12 Georgia counties. Exceeded goals for semi-annual membership campaigns via direct mail, special events, planned giving, corporate gifts, disaster relief fundraising campaigns, and United Way participation. Developed multi-media collateral materials for public relations and fundraising campaigns. Recruited and trained more than 100 volunteers for events and sold and trained companies on CPR and First Aid skills.

EDUCATION and SKILLS

University of Georgia, US, GA - Athens

Bachelor of Science in Journalism (ABJ)

Areas of specialization: Broadcast News, Newspaper Writing and Photography. Minored in Psychology.

Newscaster for three years at college radio station, WUOG-FM. Served as paid broadcaster at WBLJ-AM.

Art Institute of Atlanta, US, GA – Atlanta 1.75 years

Areas of specialization: Graphic Art, Illustration and Photography.

Dalton State College, US, GA – Dalton

Web Design course with emphasis on writing HTML.

AWARDS

Cambridge Who’s Who 2007

Georgia Associated Press Association for 1999 Freedom of Information Act submission.

Georgia Press Association for 1999 investigative story submission.

Georgia News Network recognition award for story contributions.

Areas of Expertise Experience

Writing 22 years

Photography 20 years

Program/Project Management 16 years

Marketing 11 years

Broadcasting 13 years

Graphic Design 12 years

Human Resource Management 6 years

Commissioned Artist 3 years

Microsoft Office products 22 years

Pagemaker, Quark 20 years

Photoshop 12 years

Corel Draw 17 years

Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash 1 year

Windows Movie Maker 2 years

EMPLOYMENT

Fundraising and Public Relations Representative, April 2008 to Present, A2A, Atlanta GA

Meeting sponsorship and promotions initiatives for annual international skating event.

Client Relations Representative, Aug. 2007 to April 2008 Vericom Corporation, Atlanta, GA

Developed relationships and managed monthly audio programs for 100+ clients in a B2B healthcare environment.

Volunteer Relations Coordinator, Aug. 2005 to April 2007, Hospice of Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

Initiated recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and scheduling of volunteer workers in a healthcare environment. Managed more than 300 volunteers to provide non-medical services to hospice patients and families.

Independent Contractor and Researcher, April 2005 to December 2006, Georgia and Tennessee

Provider of research and analysis services in marketing and legal environments.

Dalton Bureau Chief, Jan. 2001 to Jan. 2005, The Chattanooga Times Free Press, Chattanooga, TN

Top regional writer for daily 280,000-circulation newspaper. Published 1,225 articles. Region photographer.

News Reporter, May 1998 to Dec. 2000, The Daily Citizen-News, Dalton, GA

Wrote hard news, investigative and feature stories covering local government, politics, business and crime.

News Director, 1996 to 1998 and broadcasts in 2002 and 2004, North Georgia Radio Group, Dalton, GA

Supervised employees and researched, wrote and delivered on-air newscasts for three radio stations.

Public Support Coordinator, 1992-1996, Northeast Georgia Chapter American Red Cross, Gainesville, GA

Developed and implemented annual fundraising and public relations campaigns and served as media representative and presenter. Tripled financial yield of health and safety courses sold to businesses.

Media Relations Director, 1991-1992, Piedmont College, Demorest, GA

Created public relations department for college. Drove local enrollment of college and raised awareness of programming through innovative use of multi-media collateral materials. Served as public spokesperson.

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