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Public Relations Director Resume
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| Desired Industry: Management |
SpiderID: 2524 |
| Desired Job Location: Columbus, Ohio |
Date Posted: 5/8/2005 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 08/01/2006 |
| Desired Wage: 50,000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Masters |
Willing to Relocate: No Preference |
Objective:
Award-winning writer and editor with outstanding organizational and
interpersonal skills. Accomplished, hard-working, communications and
public relations generalist skilled in counseling corporate and non-
profit executives on improving public, media, and community
relations. Rare ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to
lay audiences. MA in Journalism. Accredited in Public Relations (APR)
by the Public Relations Society of America.
Experience:
GREENTREE COMMUNICATIONS
Upper Arlington, OH
(1995 - 2000) (2003 - Present)
Communications Consultant
* Wrote, provided photographs for, edited, and oversaw printing of
community development newsletter. Composed CEO's speech for quarterly
officers' meeting. National City Bank.
* Organized highly successful grand opening of Dublin restaurant,
opening revenue exceeding owner's expectation, and major donations to
Children's Hospital by creating and implementing communications plan
that generated extensive local media and community coverage. Handke's
Table.
* Wrote, edited, and coordinated production of quarterly newsletter.
Organized successful press conference for opening of new North Market
parking facilities. Greater Columbus Convention Center.
* Created and oversaw printing of initial marketing materials for
new travel agency. Attracted extensive local newspaper coverage for
grand opening by aggressively handling media relations. Your World of
Travel.
* Increased media and community awareness and support of
organization's programs and activities by expanding media relations'
initiatives, and writing and overseeing printing of bi-monthly
newsletter. Columbus Habitat for Humanity.
* Managed daily operations of nonprofit organization providing
job/career transition training and support to experienced
individuals. Oversaw marketing, membership retention and expansion,
programming, and finances; conducted classes in effective oral and
written communications, and served as liaison to organization's board
of trustees. Forty Plus of Central Ohio.
UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Upper Arlington, OH
(2001 - 2002)
Substitute Teacher
Instructed grades 6 - 12 four to five days weekly.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Columbus, OH
(2000 - 2001)
Director of Communications
* Managed regional media relations and advertising, counseled senior
staff on dealing with sensitive animal and stem-cell research issues,
and served as association spokesman.
* Supervised newsletter writing/production, annual reports, and
marketing materials supporting association's development,
educational, and program activities/events.
* Counseled communications staff in 11 metro offices in OH, WV, and
KY, and supervised staff of two.
* Advised metro communications staff on methods to increase
community awareness and support of American Heart Association
programs, activities and events.
* Created job descriptions, goals and objectives, and budgets for 11
metro communications offices.
* Supervised and edited writing of quarterly newsletters and
revision and updating of affiliate website.
NATIONAL CITY BANK OF COLUMBUS
Columbus, OH (1996 - 1997)
Public Relations Consultant and Interim Public Relations Manager
Brought onboard as consultant to write, provide photographs, edit,
and oversee printing of community development newsletter. Later
served as interim regional public relations manager helping area bank
officers to develop, maintain, and expand effective media and
community relationships.
* Increased media and community awareness of bank's services,
products, and commitment to local communities by working closely with
local and regional reporters and editors.
* Wrote, edited, and oversaw production of two employee newsletters;
authored CEO letter to employees regarding bank restructuring; and
wrote CEO's speech for quarterly officers' meeting.
* Teamed with Human Relations Department to organize and coordinate
employee United Way, Christmas in April, and Operation Feed
campaigns, and served on local UNCF steering committee.
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Columbus, OH
(1991 - 1995)
Senior Public Information Officer
Accepted challenge to increase public awareness and support of ODOT's
activities by coordinating department's proactive and reactive media
relation efforts.
* Worked closely with local, Statehouse, and statewide media to
communicate department's stand on major issues and resolve
potentially harmful problems.
* Resolved reputation-management issue involving "NBC Dateline" and
Cox Newspapers' expose on unsafe bridges in US by writing and
distributing department's response to allegations to every media
outlet in OH, coaching director and other department officials,
handling media interviews, and personally guiding media
representatives on tours of local bridges.
* Wrote numerous speeches for department director and other senior
staff members, articles for state and national professional and trade
publications, and op-ed pieces used by newspapers throughout state.
* Counseled deputy directors of air, rail, and transit divisions
regarding methods to increase public aware-ness of ODOT's role in
coordinating transportation within state.
CITY OF COLUMBUS
Columbus, OH
(1985 - 1991)
International Affairs Officer
* Coordinated city's international media relations, government
affairs, business development, and protocol activities.
* Counseled local businesses, government officials, cultural
organizations, and schools on cultivating, maintaining, and
expanding international relationships.
* Served as the Mayor's liaison to local international organizations.
Manager, International Trade Development Office
* Managed daily operation of award-winning joint city/chamber of
commerce/U.S. Department of Commerce international trade office that
provided assistance to local companies seeking to initiate or expand
activities overseas.
* Oversaw office budgeting and staff hiring/review, and supervised
staff of three plus numerous volunteers.
* Developed and initiated marketing activities that successfully
positioned the ITDO as the definitive source of help in all areas
related to importing and exporting products and services and taking
advantage of foreign business opportunities.
Public Information Officer, Development Department
* Managed department's external and internal communications, and
served as department spokesman working with representatives of the
local, national and international media to promote Columbus as an
outstanding location to expand or develop new business opportunities.
* Wrote award-winning bimonthly department newsletter and city
promotional brochure for use in local, national and international
markets.
* Served as department's liaison to local business, neighborhood
organizations and groups.
* Planned and coordinated all department news conferences, business
receptions, tours, ribbon-cutting/ground-breaking ceremonies, and
other special events.
Education:
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
MA Journalism (Marketing emphasis)
BA History
Public Relations Society Of America
Accredited in Public Relations (APR)
Affiliations:
* Upper Arlington Leadership Program Graduate
* Director, Upper Arlington Civic Association
* Public Affairs Chairman & Disaster Services Volunteer, American
Red Cross
* Board of Directors, Public Relations Society of America, Central
Ohio Chapter
Skills:
* Proactive Media Relations
* Relationship Building
* Newsletter Writing, Editing & Production
* Crisis Communications
* Speech-Writing
* General Management
* Communication & Client Management
* Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
* Program Development & Implementation
* Written Communications
* Community Relations
Additional Information:
Jonathan P. Greentree, APR
2600 York Road
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
(614) 488-3334
jgreentree@hotmail.com
Dear Selection Committee:
Strategic guidance in communications, problem solving, and image
enhancement are rooted in my success and will facilitate the
achievement of your organization's goals and visions.
My qualifications represent a relevant list of achievements that
predict positive contributions. Most notable among my strengths
include: proactive media relations, newsletter and speech writing,
crisis management, communications program development and
implementation, and special events planning.
With more than 20 years of communications experience, some of my
standout roles have included Director of Communications with the
American Heart Association, Public Relations Consultant and Interim
Public Relations Manager with National City Bank of Columbus,
Disaster Public Affairs Officer with the American Red Cross, and
Senior Public Information Officer with the Ohio Department of
Transportation.
I offer the following initiatives as indicators of my future
performance in areas critical to the accomplishment of your
organization's goals:
* Media Relations -- Served as spokesman for the city of Columbus,
the Ohio Department of Transportation, the American Heart
Association, National City Bank, and the American Red Cross,
successfully working with representatives of the local, regional,
national and international media to increase awareness of services,
products, and activities. Effectively counseled senior officials on
resolving reputation-management issues and responding to crisis
situations.
* Writing -- Wrote, edited, and oversaw production of newsletters
for National City Bank, the Greater Columbus Convention Center, and
the city of Columbus; authored articles for newspapers, industry
publications, and organization newsletters; and wrote speeches for
senior-level executives, including the CEO of National City Bank, the
director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, and the executive
vice president of the American Heart Association.
* Strategic Planning -- Developed and implemented successful
internal and external communications plans for National City Bank,
the city of Columbus, and the American Heart Association, resulting
in increased community and employee awareness and support.
My career is reinforced with a master's degree in journalism from
The Ohio State University and Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)
by the Public Relations Society of America, as well as a PRism Award
from the Central Ohio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of
America and a Mayor's Award for Outstanding City Newsletter, and
participation in various community service programs.
I am eager to learn more about the challenges facing your
organization and to discuss how I can make a difference.
Sincerely,
Jonathan P. Greentree, APR
Candidate Contact Information:
| Name: Jonathan Greentree |
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Phone: 614-488-3334 |
| City: Upper Arlington |
Fax: - |
| State: Ohio |
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| Zip: 43221 |
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