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Diane Shader Smith

Writer, Speaker, Communications Professional
Beverly Hills,CA

Summary

I have had a vibrant career as a writer, speaker, publicist and fundraiser with an extensive roster of clients that includes TV, products, personalities, services, and celebrities during her multi-decade career. When my daughter died, I layered on the curating of her intellectual property and learned about Narrative Medicine. Much of what I am doing now professionally involves the use of principles Dr. Rita Charon has taught me through her work.

Overview

54
54
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Storyteller

The Gottlieb Native Garden
Beverly Hills, CA
10.2008 - Current
  • Develop original content
  • Create programming for universities, environmental non profits, garden groups
  • Projects under my direction include the website, books and 5-talk book series, podcast, documentary (currently in production)
  • Created content and organized site content for The Gottlieb Native Garden and The G2 Gallery
  • All media relations for The Garden and The Gallery
  • Oversee the family's foundation giving
  • Oversee the staff working for the gallery (when it was open), the garden, the associated partnerships

Freelance Writer and Speaker

DSS COMMUNICATiONS
Beverly Hills, United States
09.1992 - Current
  • Utilize writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content that includes books, magazine and newspaper articles, talks, short films, and pitch letters.
  • Curated entries for Salt in My Soul, Random House 2019
  • Contributed to documentary of the same name


Director of Integrated Marketing

Rogers And Cowan PR
Los Angeles, United States
03.2003 - 10.2008
  • Developed communications strategies for agency clients
  • Created media relations plan
  • Used storytelling with products, services, and celebrities to secure media
  • Built and maintained relationships with clients, stakeholders, spokespeople, advocates and opinion leaders
  • Wrote speeches for corporate clients
  • Trained junior staff
  • Conducted media relations training with clients

Script Continuity

ABC-TV General Hopsital
Los Angeles, United States
03.1978 - 05.1983

Worked on all aspect of scripts for the daily one hour soap opera including the writing of dialogue when the show came in short and the cutting of dialogue when the show came in long. Assisted the senior writers in all areas of script and outline development

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English (American Studies)

UCLA
LOS ANGELES
06.1981

Skills

  • Storyteller
  • Writer
  • Editor
  • All mediums

Accomplishments

    Last year, I was honored for my storytelling work by JVS (Jobs, Vision, Success) and on June 27, the City of Beverly Hills is giving me an award for my contributions to the field of health. Throughout my career I've received awards for various endeavors.

Timeline

Chief Storyteller

The Gottlieb Native Garden
10.2008 - Current

Director of Integrated Marketing

Rogers And Cowan PR
03.2003 - 10.2008

Freelance Writer and Speaker

DSS COMMUNICATiONS
09.1992 - Current

Script Continuity

ABC-TV General Hopsital
03.1978 - 05.1983

Bachelor of Arts - English (American Studies)

UCLA
Diane Shader SmithWriter, Speaker, Communications Professional