JEANENE KIESLING
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Parlay seven years of experience as Director of Media and Public Relations in a high pressure environment and 20 years Broadcast news experience into the field of public and community relations, reinforced by an extraordinary work ethic, refined interview and conversational skills, and keen insights into how and when to communicate with both an internal and external public. I seek to use that depth of knowledge to enhance the visibility and public perception of a first-class business.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Media and Public Relations
Fraternal Order of Police
09.2016 - 01.2023
- Wrote and disseminated all internal and external communication in coordination with and approval by Lodge President
- Served as single point of contact for both local and national media inquiries
- Experience in crisis communication
- Scheduled all news conferences and interviews for the Lodge President and/or appropriate board member.
- Prepared interviewee for upcoming interviews with appropriate information and, when necessary, established guidelines with reporter before interview commenced.
- Created and implemented crisis communication plan
- Handled local and national news inquiries and scheduled news conferences and interviews
- Created messaging for interviewee and prepared him or her for interview
- Created content for social media and engaged with followers more than tripling our followers on our primary platforms.
- Monitored local and national news as well as certain websites and blogs for any relevant issues and directed the Lodge President to those stories.
- Re-designed KCFOP website and developed app to improve internal and external communication
- Attended monthly Board of Police Commissioners meetings and coordinated with media if they had requests for comment
- Worked with outside agencies to coordinate events for KCFOP.
Developmental Director
Kansas City Police Officers Memorial Foundation
09.2016 - 01.2023
- Extensive experience in event management, creating, planning and coordinating all outreach programs and fundraisers for the Foundation.
- Secured grants for both Foundation and Regional Law Enforcement Memorial Garden. Maintained budget for all such programs.
- Created a new revenue stream by proposing and implementing annual fundraisers.
- Maintained all databases for corporate and individual donors and volunteers, as well as database for Fallen Officers honored at the Regional Law Enforcement Memorial Garden.
- Created brand, Connect KC, for all outreach programs.
- Promoted outreach programs, events and fundraisers on social media.
- Served as primary point of contact for Kansas City, Missouri city leaders to plan, design and build the Regional Law Enforcement Memorial Garden.
- Responsible for overseeing all fundraising for $2.5 million dollar Garden honoring officers killed in the line of duty.
News Reporter, General Assignment Reporter
KCTV5 News
09.2007 - 09.2016
- Daily assignments included the gamut covering school functions and educational issues to local government, elections and crime news
- Interview subjects have scaled the breadth of local leaders from mayors and city managers, to police chiefs
- Extensive use of social media channels is integral to daily duties.
News Reporter, Crime/Court Reporter
KAKE-TV
10.2003 - 09.2007
- A multi-tasking position that toggled between breaking news and maintaining a detailed calendar that enabled the timely coverage of the justice system in Sedgwick County.
- I was honored to be the sole reporter selected by the police department to attend the National Amber Alert Conference.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication, Business
Pittsburg State University
Skills
- Experienced in managing multiple projects at once while prioritizing new inquiries or immediate needs of the day
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats while going above and beyond to accomplish goals set by city leaders
- Experience juggling multiple projects at once while prioritizing immediate needs as they arose Excellent time management and ability to meet quick deadlines
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
Affiliations
Resolution No. 220406, Kansas City Missouri City Council, May 2022
I was honored and presented with a copy of this Resolution from KCMO Mayor Quinton
Lucas and the Kansas City, Missouri City Council, recognizing me for my dedicated
service on behalf of the Kansas City Police Officers Memorial Foundation.
Regional Emmy, Medium Market, Wichita KS
Honored for work as Lead Reporter on "BTK Confesses," the serial killer who called
himself BTK.
I have received other local awards for stories in both Kansas and Missouri.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Sunflower House, Shawnee, KS August 2013- 2020
Board of Directors and Executive Board Member
The Sunflower House is the only Child Advocacy Center in Johnson and Wyandotte
counties. The organization creates public awareness, provides educational materials and
seminars, and conducts fundraising events.
References
Steve Howe, Johnson County District Attorney
(913)271-7060
Julie Breithaupt, Former Communications Director, CIty of Shawnee
(913)558-6054
Amy Anderson, Morning Radio Host, KMBZ
(913)558-6061
Rick Smith, Former Chief of Police, Kansas City, MIssouri
(816)719-8308
Timeline
Director of Media and Public Relations
Fraternal Order of Police
09.2016 - 01.2023
Developmental Director
Kansas City Police Officers Memorial Foundation
09.2016 - 01.2023
News Reporter, General Assignment Reporter
KCTV5 News
09.2007 - 09.2016
News Reporter, Crime/Court Reporter
KAKE-TV
10.2003 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Communication, Business
Pittsburg State University
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