Public Relations Specialist Resume

James Hill
72, Nehring Road
Gainesville, FL, 1853
661-873-9876

OBJECTIVE

To further my professional career with a public relations specialist position in a reputed company.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent oral and strong written communication skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Confident problem solver, thorough reader, superb attention to detail.
Ability to interact with public and internal audiences at all levels.
Proven ability to work and interact effectively as a member of a team.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and support multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to meet ambitious deadlines and deliver high-quality work on schedule with multiple projects running simultaneously.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop).

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in journalism (1991)
University of Tampa, Tampa, FL

WORK EXPERIENCE

Public Relations Specialist at Tupperware Brands Corporation - Orlando, FL

1996 to 2001
Responsibilities:

Created and generated new story threads on Chain of Confidence website message board.
Ensured online Tupperware Brands Media Room is up to date with the latest information, media hits, press articles, photos, etc.
Maintained the global PR database: current Marketing heads and PR contacts in the Tupperware Brand countries.
Maintained company image and identity including corporate logo and signage.
Planed and directed the development and communication of programs to maintain favorable corporate perceptions of accomplishments.
Assisted in developing PR strategies that will influence public opinion and promoted ideas, products and services.
Conferred with PR and Marketing management to identify trends and key interests/concerns; disseminate information as appropriate.

Junior Public Relations Specialist at Credit Suisse - Fort Lauderdale, FL
1992 to 1996
Responsibilities:

Assisted with responding to incoming national, trade and regional media requests regarding Credit Suisse businesses.
Assisted with preparation of internal broadcast memos and press releases.
Assisted with organizing media briefings and media presence at conferences.
Assisted Corporate Communications officers for year end and other Deal of the Year nominations, submissions and overall process, including ‘Credit Suisse Awards and Deals of the Year’ and ‘Credit Suisse Research Rankings’ web pages.
Created strategy for working with and leveraging “new media” eg Twitter, blogs, Facebook, etc.
Assisted Corporate Communications internal and press officers with other special projects, including but not limited to earnings/results materials, franchise press issues.
Coordinated and supported with Corporate Communications departments in other global locations, particularly Zurich headquarters.

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