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Summary Strong writer and utility player with grant and proposal writing experience. Entrepreneurial, energetic, and detail-oriented, with a wide range of computer skills, including MS Office Suite, QuickBooks and light web page/graphic design. Strong background in technology and technology transfer. Familiar with policies, procedures and people in Government Laboratories in six states. Broad experience in project management and multi-tasking. Graceful work with all levels of customers and co-workers. Cheerful accommodation of last-minute changes, with a journalist’s respect for deadlines and clear communication. Jan. 2001 – Present Prosperity Communications Cincinnati, OH Owner Marketing communications management company, specializing in media relations and brand development for technology-based economic development. Customers have included the “Clean Cities” program in Cincinnati; the statewide E-Com Ohio program and its E-Commerce Pioneers awards program; Procter & Gamble, The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer, and TechSolve. January 1996 – January 2001 TechSolve Cincinnati, OH Communications Manager TechSolve (formerly known as the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Sciences) is one of Ohio’s Edison Technology Centers, and also a Manufacturing Extension Partnership sponsored by the Department of Commerce. Key accomplishments included establishing an unprecedented standard of media coverage for TechSolve’s work, while also generating approximately $85,000 per year in technology transfer project work. 1984-1995 Freelancer Various Cities Marketing and Public Relations Services Planning and production of advertising and public relations in support of brands for clients which included : In Cincinnati (1987-1995): Butler Building Systems, Hixson Architects, Hamby Textile Research, The Diet Workshop of Cincinnati, Kenworthys Book Store, Scribner (Procter & Gamble, Upjohn, Merck, other health products), Stockton West Burkhart (Ralston Purina), Drake Hospital, Cincinnati Academy of Medicine, and others. In Knoxville and Nashville, TN (1984-1987): Developed editorial and advertising projects for several Tennessee companies including Whittle Communications, the Oak Ridger, Miller Department Stores, Resource Systems International, Knoxville and Nashville business weeklies, Nashville magazine, Ingram Industries (including about a year as an employee), and Buntin Public Relations.
Education University of Missouri Columbia, MO n Bachelor of Journalism, Advertising Curriculum. n Graduate work in Science Reporting |
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