Media Communications Professional
A versatile media communications specialist with the education and experiences of ‘Olympic’ proportion looking for freelance opportunities on the digital side of communications, including content writing, content management, editing, SEO and social media.
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Professional Experience
Program Manager | Cerner Corporation
Kansas City, Mo. - May 2016 to present
Kansas City, Mo. - May 2015 to May 2016
Various - April 2015 to present
Kansas City, Mo. - August 2014 to May 2015
Kansas City, Mo. - October 2013 to September 2014
Sochi, Russian Federation - Winter 2014
Overland Park, Kan. - January 2013 to January 2014
London, England - Summer 2012
Kansas City, Mo. - May 2016 to present
- Writer of news articles and web content for Cerner.com
- Video producer
- Manager of projects and department budgets
Kansas City, Mo. - May 2015 to May 2016
- Search Engine Optimization assistant for clients in the tourism, hospitality and entertainment industries.
- Researching and developing web content strategies specific and unique to each client’s needs
- Creating monthly website reports and link audits for each client to find and repair broken internal/external links and webpages
Various - April 2015 to present
- Writer for ContentWriters.com
Kansas City, Mo. - August 2014 to May 2015
- Produced and managed content on up to 8 DFA websites - worked with Google Analytics
- Wrote articles, news briefs and blogs for DFA Leader publication and online magazine
- Planned and implemented online communications for large-scale conferences
- Wrote and proofread DFA marketing and communication materials
- Assisted with the development and deployment of several new portal websites
Kansas City, Mo. - October 2013 to September 2014
- Organized news desk operations - answered viewer phone calls, emails and news tips
- Managed the broadcast production calendar and processed all press releases
- Researched all local, national and international breaking news stories
- Monitored local crime reports through tips and police scanners - called PIOs for verification
- Assigned crews to stories on location in the Kansas City metropolitan and surrounding areas
Sochi, Russian Federation - Winter 2014
- Assisted with press conferences for athletes, National Olympic Committees and Olympic directors
- Wrote press conference highlights for members of the global media
- Interviewed athletes from all over the world and wrote articles that were published on the ONS wire
- Developed strong skills in international relations
Overland Park, Kan. - January 2013 to January 2014
- Produced accredited professional development webinars for clients
- Developed PowerPoint presentations for HR industry conferences and speaking engagements
- Wrote and managed content on the company's website, internal site and social media accounts
- Coordinated sponsorships, industry-related conferences and client events
London, England - Summer 2012
- Organized news desk operations for the London Organizing Committee's press office
- Managed a high volume of media inquiries and coordinated interviews for members of the press
- Monitored social media, statistics and press releases regarding Games time news and events
Education
Master of Arts Media Communications | Webster Graduate School of Regents University London
London, England - August 2010 to August 2011
Warrensburg, Missouri - August 2006 to December 2009
London, England - August 2010 to August 2011
- Emphasis in international media. Courses in public relations, marketing, media law and international relations
- Professional course project: Public relations and promotional video campaign for SimG Theatre Productions
- Graduated in one year with a 3.5 GPA
Warrensburg, Missouri - August 2006 to December 2009
- Minors in international studies and communications
- Involvement: Public Relations Officer for the Central Cable Television Network (broadcast media experience), contributing writer for the Muleskinner and Kansas City Star newspapers, and study abroad at Imperial College London – Summer 2008
- Internship: Tourism Marketing Intern for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, Public Works Department – Summer 2009
- Graduated one semester early with a 3.0 GPA
Additional Information
Skills Summary
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