Chuck Council
HELENA,Montana
Summary
History of building effective relationships with media, customers and internal stakeholders to effectively improve company image.
Well-versed in public relations strategies and reputation management. Skills in Office, Photoshop, Corel Video, Adobe.
Public relations and communications specialist adept at media relations, special events coordination, issues management and community relations.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Specialist
MT Department Of Public Health And Human Services
11.2009 - 03.2023
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications concerning public health and social service divisions.
- Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
- Performed media buys for radio, television, print and social media.
- Worked on press releases for routine use and crisis management.
- Helped with photo and video production and performed editing tasks.
- Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Delivered program information to public by authoring press releases, conducting media campaigns and maintaining program-related websites.
- Drafted and edited content for organizational publications, employee newsletters.
- Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
- Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
Creative Services Manager
NBC News Channel 12 - Sunbelt Communications
02.2001 - 04.2008
- Maintained timeline and budget guidelines for daily operations and all projects.
- Produced aesthetically pleasing, easily producible and fresh, creative local commercials.
- Worked closely with clients to design effective promotions to meet customer needs and exceed sales goals.
- Developed advertising tactics and implemented new solutions for increased brand awareness.
- Worked with marketing department to create targeted advertising strategies for key customer demographics.
- Collaborated with media representatives to optimize coverage of special events.
- Inspected edited scripts, audio and videotapes and other promotional material to adhere to specifications.
Video Producer - Photographer
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
06.1988 - 06.2000
- Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
- Wrote program content and produced videos for corporate and government clients .
- Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, photography, motion graphics design, and quality assurance reviewing.
- Completed projects on-time and under-budget.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases, and distribution contracts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Radford University
Radford, VA06.1986
Skills
- Media Relations
- Corporate Messaging
- Campaign Management
- Fact Checking
- Public Relations
- Information Gathering
- Customer Service-Focused
- Motivated Team Player
- Advanced Editing and Proofreading
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office and Office Machines
Timeline
Public Relations Specialist
MT Department Of Public Health And Human Services
11.2009 - 03.2023
Creative Services Manager
NBC News Channel 12 - Sunbelt Communications
02.2001 - 04.2008
Video Producer - Photographer
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
06.1988 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Radford University
Similar Profiles
Kyle MaynardKyle Maynard
Logistics Coordinator at Department Of Public Health And Human ServicesLogistics Coordinator at Department Of Public Health And Human Services
Casey PeckCasey Peck
IHS/Tribal/Urban Section Supervisor at MT Dept. Of Health Human ServicesIHS/Tribal/Urban Section Supervisor at MT Dept. Of Health Human Services
Sandra NinoSandra Nino
Eligibility Specialist III at San Benito County Health & Human Services Agency Public Health DivisionEligibility Specialist III at San Benito County Health & Human Services Agency Public Health Division