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Cortney Parson

Public Relations Specialist
Compton,CA

Summary

Skilled Public Relations professional with over 15 years of experience working in diverse, fast-paced administrative and public relations environments. Excellent relationship-building, problem solving and communication skills.

Achievements include drastically improving the public image for Watts Healthcare Corporation (WHCC) through hard work and a disciplined approach to managing communication strategies.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Public Relations Specialist & Executive Assistant

Watts Healthcare Corporation
11.2017 - Current
  • Implemented public relation and marketing strategies that aided in increased social media following
  • Effectively manage the public image of the organization
  • Arrange press conferences and notify media representatives of newsworthy events
  • Prepare speeches and talking points for the Chief Medical Officer
  • Monitor and track issues affecting all departments
  • Manage social media accounts and update the company website on a weekly basis
  • Serve as the liaison between the CMO and media representatives
  • Develop and maintain internal communication projects
  • Work closely with department managers to develop internal communications
  • Support and integrate partnerships using strategic initiatives.
  • Produce and distribute internal and external communications.


Administrative Assistant

Holy Angels School
08.2014 - 07.2017
  • Implemented public relation and marketing strategies that aided in increased student enrollment by 15%
  • Reduced yearly faculty budgets by 28% to ensure financial year-end reports reflected positive balance
  • Identified and corrected processing errors when handling confidential and sensitive information
  • Re-engineered electronic student processes and increased efficiency by 50%.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.

Executive Assistant and HR Generalist

Naerok Group International
08.2009 - 05.2014
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
  • Launched company-wide HR strategies, practices and benefits and compensation policies to drive departmental and business objectives.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates. Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
08.2008 - 05.2014

Skills

Reputation Management

Timeline

MBA - Business Administration

Western Governors University
03.2018 - 08.2020

Public Relations Specialist & Executive Assistant

Watts Healthcare Corporation
11.2017 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Holy Angels School
08.2014 - 07.2017

Executive Assistant and HR Generalist

Naerok Group International
08.2009 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

California State University - Fresno
08.2008 - 05.2014

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