Pati Nash
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Seasoned in public and media relations, daily newspaper reporting, television production, and crisis communications. Strong writer. Self-starter with strong ability to communicate with all types of organizations and people in any capacity. Thrives in fast paced environment and under strict deadlines.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director/Lobbyist
Delaware Retired School Personnel Assocation
07.2025 - Current
- Manage operations of non-profit that advocates for retirees
- Testifies before state Legislative Committees
- Advocates with Delaware General Assembly for members
Senior Producer
DETV Cable television channel
Wilmington
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Created several shows, including News and a political show, The Agenda
- Research and write news stories
- Interview public figures for news show
- Manage news crew
Media Manager
Delaware State University
Dover, Delaware
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Wrote press releases for university
- Interviewed administrators for releases on their initiatives
Communications Coordinator
Delaware Historical Society
Wilmington, DE
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Wrote press releases
- Managed all aspects of social media
- Handle events
- Plan communications
Public Information Officer
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Wilmington, DE
01.2002 - 01.2019
- Developed positive working relationships with media, serving as frequent educations news source and receiving excellent coverage
- Supported Superintendent with strategic initiative launches
- Served as main crisis communicator
- Helped develop legislative priorities for the Combined School Boards of New Castle County
- Trained staff members for media interviews
- Wrote numerous press releases, a weekly electronic newsletter and a quarterly printed newspaper
- Created, won Wilmington City approval for, and managed district cable television channel
- Planned and managed numerous events
- Wrote speeches and opinion pieces for Superintendent
- Oversaw social media sites
Newspaper Stringer
The Chicago Tribune
Chicago, IL
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Covered south suburbs for metropolitan daily newspaper
- Wrote numerous news and feature articles for paper
Newspaper Reporter
Chicago Suburban Newspapers
Elgin, IL
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Covered education, social services and courts for daily newspaper
- Won Chicago Press award for coverage of teacher’s strike
Newspaper Reporter
Westchester-Rockland Newspapers, Gannett Company
West Nyack, NY
01.1985 - 01.1991
- Covered variety municipal beats of increasing size and importance to newspaper Sales of complex telecom equipment solutions to a wide variety of businesses
Education
BA - Journalism
New York University
New York CitySkills
- Accurate, fast writer who can condense complicated information into reader friendly copy for a variety of audiences
- Trusted and reliable crisis communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
- Creative writer for engaging media campaigns
- Strong interviewer, able to ferret out news for positive publicity
- Strong public speaker with on-air experience
Timeline
Executive Director/Lobbyist
Delaware Retired School Personnel Assocation
07.2025 - Current
Senior Producer
DETV Cable television channel
01.2023 - 01.2025
Media Manager
Delaware State University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Communications Coordinator
Delaware Historical Society
01.2019 - 01.2020
Public Information Officer
Red Clay Consolidated School District
01.2002 - 01.2019
Newspaper Stringer
The Chicago Tribune
01.1998 - 01.2000
Newspaper Reporter
Chicago Suburban Newspapers
01.1991 - 01.1996
Newspaper Reporter
Westchester-Rockland Newspapers, Gannett Company
01.1985 - 01.1991
BA - Journalism
New York University