Cecilia Garnier
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Ambitious Communications Specialist possessing strong public relations, communication and project management abilities. Excels in managing print communications and enforcing proactive media plans. Diverse credentials in both private and public industry sectors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Coordinator
Children’s Museum of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored marketing content for quality, accuracy and impact.
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
- Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of company and engage customers.
- Delivered program information to public by authoring and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns and maintaining program-related websites.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated volunteer members to achieve optimal productivity.
- Streamlined RFP and RFI processes in tandem with joint client steering committee meetings to define KPIs and quality metrics.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Wrote and edited articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals and publications for internal and external audiences.
- Achieved company objectives by leveraging internal resources and collaborating with colleagues.
Language Program Coordinator
Montgomery Public Schools
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Evaluated school curriculum in a variety of content areas and developed innovative solutions to improve student and teacher outcomes
- Conducted professional development opportunities for employees, assisted implementation and monitored the success of the program
- Integrated technologies to improve student and teacher accountability
- Trained, monitored and assessed content-area instructors in implementing critical accountability standards
- Designed evaluation tools to measure language development in the content areas of English,
- History, Math and Science
Public Relations Intern
Shelby County Arts Council
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Wrote and distributed press releases for company and clients.
- Prepared social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies.
- Developed original content for blog posts and website articles.
- Helped plan and execute private, company and client events.
- Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar and style.
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with media outlets.
- Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
- Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
- Oversaw professional social media messaging through content development, follower engagement, social listening, trend analysis and by leveraging competitor research.
- Increased revenues and supported business goals by developing public relations strategies and campaigns.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05.2024
Master of Science - Foreign Languages And Literatures
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - French And Public Relations, Community Leadership
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL2015
Skills
- Branding Strategy
- Strategic Account Management
- Pollution Control
- Public and Media Relations
- Social Media Strategy
- Time Management
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Professional Networking
- Developing Promotions
- Consistent Brand Messaging
Languages
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Public Relations Coordinator
Children’s Museum of Montgomery
01.2022 - Current
Language Program Coordinator
Montgomery Public Schools
08.2020 - 08.2022
Public Relations Intern
Shelby County Arts Council
01.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Master of Science - Foreign Languages And Literatures
Auburn University
Bachelor of Arts - French And Public Relations, Community Leadership
University of Montevallo
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