Public Relations Manager Resume

Andrew Gonzalez
82, Brunzil Road
Manhattan, NY, 1873
773-523-7652

JOB OBJECTIVE

Seeking to secure a position with a stable organization where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the company’s productivity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Time Warner Cable – New York, NY (1998-2003)
Public Relations Manager: Duties

  • Developed comprehensive external corporate communication strategy for the company.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with industry and media contacts to foster a positive image of Time Warner Cable.
  • Worked closely with PR team on long-term planning, major PR initiatives and corporate identity program.
  • Evaluated and orchestrated participation in press conferences, speaking arrangements, press events, while maintaining strong media/press relationships.
  • Developed broad-based PR ideas that have strong Marketing and Product Development components.
  • Proactively managed Time Warner Cable’s reputation in the traditional and digital media.
  • Created and implemented communications plans geared towards digital media outlets.
  • Enhanced the company’s presence in the social media space through strategic planning and direct participation

Cox Communications – Bronx, NY (1992-1997)
Community Relations Specialist: Duties

  • Provided project management of specific community relations initiatives, including program development and management of committee and project stakeholder teams.
  • Provided fulfillment fir Cox sponsored business, charitable events and golf tournaments.
  • Planed and coordinated community events and promotions that enhance company visibility and supports strategic departmental and company goal.
  • Served as primary of secondary contact for Cox suite and ticket administration needs.
  • Managed and maintained department calendar of events on Cox internal webpage.
  • Developed articles about activities Cox supports in the community for employee newsletters, manages and maintains departmental photo library.
  • Managed and maintained contributions database for cash and in-kind contributions and provides reports/tracking for metrics, CEI, community involvement and related reports.

The New York Public Library – Manhattan, NY (1988-1991)
Public Relations Assistant: Duties

  • Assisted in maintaining the smooth operations of a fast-paced media relations/communications department within a large and active cultural organization.
  • Answered, evaluated, and directed calls from the press and public on a daily basis.
  • Assisted with story pitching, pre-interviewing and building relationships with the press.
  • Administrated and contributed to new online media center on nypl.org.
  • Tracked press coverage and posted press clips daily on the Library’s intranet site.
  • Maintained physical and digital archive of photos and press clippings.
  • Provided new media and digital support for Communications online projects.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in communications (1987)
Saint John’s University New York, NY

RELEVANT SKILLS

  • Highly organized, strong attention to detail, self directed.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of local and national media.
  • Meticulous organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient computer skills for Mac and PC software, including excellent word-processing, spreadsheet, database, calendaring and web skills.