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Jan. 1991 - Apr. 2013United StatesMy professional expertise includes more than 30 years of communications experience and lies in vivid, meaningful, skilled communications designed to promote clear and effective communication. I excel at working under pressure and thrive in emergency management situations, with more than 20 years of experience in public crisis communications. Public and community stakeholder relations, including crisis communications in my work at Hope Clinic and Promise Place. Communications ranged from education and awareness to reporting on critical public health issues (e.g., sexual violence, opioid addiction, etc.).
Identifying, analyzing, and evaluating policies, issues, trends both in internal programming and external impact analysis. During my tenure at Hope Clinic and Promise Place, I was responsible for designing programs, measuring success/outcomes, and looking for opportunities for program refinement and improvement. I was also an essential voice in local government, affecting policy change on public health issues at both organizations and as the Board Chair for the Pamlico County Board of Health.
Experience preparing briefs and updates about high-profile or controversial issues. There are no more high-profile or controversial issues than child sexual abuse or opioid addiction, overdose, and death. During my tenure at Hope Clinic and Promise Place, I was the lead communicator with the public, including all media outlets, regarding current topics and cases. A clear head, concise communication, and patience are all vital traits required to perform this job with excellence, and I believe I excel in all of these areas.
Expertise in detailed and accurate messaging. Writing is about more than words and grammar. To be considered successful, one must speak with authenticity and in the voice of your organization. It must also evoke responses or action as it pertains to a specific message.