R.G. CHIP SKINNER

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Gainesville, Florida 32653

Phone: (352) 371?8385

E-mail: l3ju2p@r.postjobfree.com

MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

Focus of Interest: Public Relations / Marketing

CORE COMPETENCIES

Public Relations

Marketing

System and Process Improvement

Design Work

Project Management

Operations Management

Analytical and Strategic Planning

Customer Needs Analysis

Time Management

Advertising

Media and Governmental Relations

Relationship Building

Rapid Conflict Resolution

Strong Communications Skills: Oral / Written

Dynamic, innovative, and accomplished Management Professional with qualified years of advanced technical skills in project development and marketing initiatives, combined with dedication for solving complex problems or business challenges within diverse industries. Adept at maintaining focus on realizing bottom-line results while formulating and implementing advanced technology and business solutions to satisfy diverse needs.

* Generate optimum efficiency and performance through outstanding leadership and teambuilding aptitude combined with the development and implementation of successful action plans

* Expert communicator who effectively introduces process improvements, marketing and communication plans, and staff development initiatives to drive corporate goal attainment; able to resolve issues and negotiate profitable outcomes

* Efficient leader and cooperative team player with documented positive results acquired from participating in various projects; able to support groups in a system change complemented with practical organizational-level experience

* Skilled at developing and implementing project improvement and programs achieving enterprise-wide strategic planning goals; able to apply creative thinking skills toward an array of objectives

* Expertise in various management and corporate environments with proven experience in decision-making, policy direction, strategic business planning, resource utilization, as well as financial and personnel management

* Collaborative and resourceful with a foundation based on integrity and personal accountability

* Possesses excellent interpersonal, group presentation, and written communication skills

* CAREER WORK PATH

Earth Tech AECOM (Florida Department of Transportation) ? Lake City, FL

Senior Public Relations Project Manager

July 2002-Feb 2009

* Oversaw public relations and education campaigns for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) with more than 150 construction and maintenance projects in an 18-county area in North Central Florida; maintained positive view of the FDOT and promptly responded to various complaints, questions, and concerns from government officials, business owners, and the public

* Managed local and regional media inquiries and interviews as well as emergency management information and responses; held responsible for personal and departmental goal setting and peer reviews

* Assisted in training new employees and solicited new business through the company’s marketing efforts

* Distributed statewide updates and project information through fliers, brochures, press releases, reports, and web sites

* Organized special events, tours and open houses for informational and publicity purposes; attended project construction meetings for updates and project assessment in promotion of community awareness and contractor compliance

* Determined project progress through documented photographs and reports and wrote public relations plans for projects

* Authored bi-monthly articles for publication in the FDOT District 2 ‘Highlights’ newsletter

* Served as Secretary on Alachua County Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) and was actively involved with multi-county (Levy, Gilchrist, Dixie and Lafayette) CTST; member of the Alachua County Traffic Incident Management Team

Highlights:

* Successfully issued more than 300 press releases and completed in excess of 70 television, radio, and print media interviews

* Contributed and played a key role in winning the NTPAW Public Affairs Skills Award for web site with consultant out of 20 state DOT applicants

* Recognized and received a Certificate of Achievement for five years of service

* Obtained numerous letters of appreciation from the public, business owners, co-workers, and elected officials

* Obtained an Award of Appreciation from the Florida Department of Transportation and the Alachua County Community Traffic Safety Team for efforts with the Buckle Up Florida campaign in 2007 and 2008

* Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by fellow employees for community service in North Central Florida in 2008

* Received positive performance reviews every year of employment; developed relationships in 18 county area in Northern Florida

* OTHER POSITIONS HELD

Entertainment Publications, Inc.- Gainesville, FL - District Manager: 1999- 2002

WGFL-TV, WB53 - Gainesville, FL - Account Executive: 1998

Florida Scuba News - Jacksonville, FL - Marketing Director: 1997

WoodCreek Services - Gainesville, FL - Proprietor: 1995- 2003

Naylor Publications, Inc. - Gainesville, FL - Publication Director: 1995

Fun Rentals - Gainesville, FL / Cape Coral, FL - Assistant to President: 1992- 1995

* EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

* Bachelor of Arts in English

Member, University of Florida Alumni Association

Career Development:

* FEMA NIMS Public Information and Incident Command Systems (IS-00702), August 2007

* OSHA 40-Hour Safety Training, 2006

* New Horizons Computer Training (PageMaker 7, Levels 1-3), 2004

* Florida Department of Transportation News Media, 2004

* PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION AND ACTIVITIES

Member, Florida Public Relations Association

Member, Delta Upsilon Fraternity

Volunteer, Talbot Elementary School

Volunteer, High Springs BMX Track

Volunteer, Sebastian Ferrero Foundation

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