Communication Specialist

Tiffani Arterberry

**** **** ******, ******* *****, KY 42101

Phone: 270-***-****

e-mail: *******.**********@*******.***

Job Objective

Seeking position requiring excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in a professional working environment.

Education

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Received a Master of Arts degree in the communication discipline in December 2009. Courses included multi-national business communication, organizational assessment, global leadership communication, persuasive communication, corporate advocacy, and communication in intercultural communication.

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Received a Bachelor of Arts degree in December 2006, majored in advertising and minored in marketing. Courses included advertising campaigns, integrated marketing communication, retail marketing and strategy, advertising account planning, advertising in a digital world, public relations communication, and principles of advertising.

Computer and Other Skills

Quickly learn new computer applications and am experienced with a number of business software including; Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Quick Books Pro, Weblinks, Sales Logix and Executive Pulse. Have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication. Accept supervision well, able to work well in-group settings and on solo projects.

Work Experience & Internships

Tennessee Valley Authority- Valley Relations Intern

August 2009-January 2010

Created press releases pertaining to corporate contributions and other good will acts performed by TVA for distribution to media outlets and internal communication outlets. Developed invitations and itinerary for events hosted by TVA. Conducted research on Legislative Members and current legislation concerning TVA and its operations including preparation for the Judiciary Hearing in September 2009 when TVA testified on behalf of the TVA police in their efforts to be added to the list of Federal Peace Officers in KY. Worked with superior in maintaining relationships with elected officials including traveling to the different counties that TVA services and addressing areas in which TVA can help with economic development efforts and community relation’s activities. Researched and Developed Community Profiles including a detailed list of assets owned by TVA, completed Economic Development projects, recent corporate contributions, in lieu of taxes reports and the contact information and background information on elected officials including Senate and House members. Aided in Economic Development Efforts such as gathering demographic, socio economic, existing industry, and education information for the creation of marketing materials for the counties that TVA services.

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce- Economic Development/Communication Intern

August 2008-May 2009

Developed marketing material (brochures, press releases, and other informative material) for Economic Development events. Created press releases that was distributed to multiple media outlets.

Designed marketing material for South Central Kentucky website (www.scky.com) including community profiles for Warren, Hart, and Butler counties. Contributed articles for the chambers monthly newsletter that is distributed to the chambers1, 300 plus partners. I created and maintained databases through the use of computer programs such as Excel, SalesLogix and Executive Pulse. Partnered with outside organizations and corporations on special projects such as The Job Fair Expo and the Warren County Industrial Consortium. Helped plan events for legislative representatives and site selectors, such as ribbon cuttings and expansion ceremonies for corporations. Collaborated with Economic Coordinator to find sponsors and raise funds for large-scale events. Greeted visitors, provided information about Bowling Green and the Chamber’s services, answered multiline phones, distributed marketing material.

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