DebraMitchell

SUMMARY An effective public relations professional with rich and diverse experiences working with teams on site and off site, offers knowledge based on hard work and experience; competency built on outstanding writing, editing, oral communication skills and a thorough understanding of how marketing, communications, and public relations advance organizational goals; stellar interpersonal skills; an enthusiastic can-do attitude; and the initiative and focus to make things happen. EXPERIENCE More than ten years experience developing communication products (press releases, media advisories, web-based materials, Power Point presentations); participation in legislative hearings and events (open houses, public meetings, industry shows, press conferences); creating internal and external communications for businesses and for clients of advertising, marketing, and public relations agencies using media relations (op-eds, feature articles, press releases, public service announcements), paid media (advertising), print and internet-based marketing communications (newsletters, web content, collaterals, direct mail), and driving consensus from multiple stakeholders. COMPETENCIES Outstanding ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in speech and in writing; national and local crisis communications and media relations experiences; proven ability to organize work, turn quickly from one task to another, use time effectively, work productively under pressure, take initiative, complete work independently, and meet dead-lines; persuasive public speaker; customer/stakeholder relations; strong public relations judgment; exceptional interpersonal skills; professional demeanor and service orientation to interact effectively with employees at all organizational levels and externally with businesses, elected leaders, community, and agencies; community outreach; events management and promotion.