Joanna White
Texas
Summary
- Public relations and communications specialist adept at media relations, special events coordination, issues management and community relations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Golden Living Center
06.2012 - 02.2015
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Vice President/Spiritual Life Executive Board
Protestant Women Of The Chapel
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Provided direction and leadership for over 115 active participants.
- Assembled team of vice president-level leaders to grow business and develop group.
- Spearheaded teacher development program.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Collaborated with military liaisons, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations and policies.
- Created succession plans by writing reports, products and projects such as; fact sheets, informational brochures or papers, to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors in support of organization's mission. .
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Publicity Chair Board Member
Protestant Women Of The Chapel
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public while adhering to core mission.
- Drafting organization's programs and activities for dissemination to the public and the media while adhering to deadlines and military post policies.
- Implementing internal monthly news letter with current facts, and articles relative to organization's monthly theme.
- Increased brand awareness through development and implementation of successful public relations campaigns resulting in a 40% member growth over one year.
- Researched latest market trends and analyzed data to develop public relations strategies and tactics.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
- Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve product placements, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness of marketing strategies.
- Taught in-house employees strategies for successful internal and external communications.
- Identified metrics to measure and evaluate effectiveness of public relations campaigns and initiatives.
- Managed editorial calendars and rescheduled PR events and meetings.
- Designed and updated yearly informational brochure for public distribution.
- Authored fresh and engaging press releases and prepared complete press kits.
Education
MBA - Management
UTPB
Odessa, TX05.2021
BBA - Management
UTPB
Odessa, TX12.2017
Associate of Science -
Barton Community College
Fort Riley, KS07.2014
Skills
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Executive-Level Presentations
- Community Outreach
- Strategic Management
- Advanced Editing and Proofreading
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Customer Service
- Promotional Campaigns
- Customer Research
- Business Development
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Deadline Adherence
Timeline
Cook
Golden Living Center
06.2012 - 02.2015
Vice President/Spiritual Life Executive Board
Protestant Women Of The Chapel
08.2009 - 08.2010
Publicity Chair Board Member
Protestant Women Of The Chapel
08.2008 - 08.2009
MBA - Management
UTPB
BBA - Management
UTPB
Associate of Science -
Barton Community College
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