Public relations professional offers more than 30 years of marketing/communications/public relations experience with an emphasis on problem solving to achieve and exceed company goals.
Leverages the power of strategy to produce content highlighting the client’s brand attributes to help establish a long-term connection with target audiences that inspires them to take action
Collaborates with account managers, strategists, SEO/business intelligence specialists, art directors, and programmers to breathe fire into strategies and life into content for campaigns, publications, strategies, websites, press releases, brochures, emails, events, social media campaigns, podcasts, case studies, white papers, scripts, advertisements, and lead generation and lead nurture campaigns.
Publicity Coordinator
TEMPLE GAN ELOHIM
01.2001 - 01.2014
Increase attendance, overall awareness of TGE through promotion of special events and new developments, including writing news releases for: Friday Night Live, new Rabbi installations, open houses, and concerts
Work with Rabbi, president, board of trustee members, committee chairpersons and ad agency team to coordinate publicity/advertising.
Publicity Coordinator
RITA’S ITALIAN ICE/CUSTARD
04.2011 - 05.2011
Garnering media placements in local papers
Providing connections/contacts to help enhance awareness and visibility.
Director, Public Relations
BANNER HEALTH
01.2008 - 01.2011
Managed separate hospital-based public relations teams and priorities for two Banner hospitals totaling 834 beds
Navigated/implemented multiple changes with the merger of Sun Health and Banner Health, including strategic communications, department transition of duties, and the closure of a former Marketing & Public Relations department and community education program
Developed and implemented communication plans for changes to various services, including Child Development Center transition, Banner Arizona Medical Clinic, Medical Imaging, etc
Enhanced relationships with key community organizations through exploration of partnership opportunities and scheduling of/conducting community outreach meetings/tours
Contributed to a successful Banner Boswell 40th anniversary celebration including media coverage, production of special commemorative print publications/articles, and development of message points for event speakers.
Public Relations Coordinator
ARIZONA COALITION FOR TOMORROW (ACT) HEALTH FAIR
01.2002 - 01.2009
Enhanced visibility by developing news releases and garnering media coverage
Photographed events and presented slide show recap at annual volunteer/donor appreciation dinners.
Public Relations Director, Community/Media Relations
SUN HEALTH
01.1987 - 01.2008
Launched “Doctor on Call” community outreach (call-in) program
Developed and implemented communication plans, including those for the transition of Sun Health Hospice, Homecare and Personal Care services to other healthcare providers, the launch of a new service line at a community hospital, and the transition of Sun Health to Banner Health during the merger in 2007-2008
Coordinated media opportunities with local, state and national media, including major media placements on HBO, PBS, Discovery Channel, News Hour with Jim Lehrer, Newsweek, and The Business Journal
Wrote award nominations that resulted in finalists and winners being named in the Health Care Heroes Valley-wide recognition program
Garnered donor support for campaigns through coordination/production of news releases and special Sun Health anniversary commemorative print publications
Received Sun Health Employee of the Year and Employee of the Quarter awards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Mass Communication
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Skills
Marketing
Event Management
Website Management
Corporate Communications
Accomplishments
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