1996 - 1998
As Director of Public Relations and Publications, responsibilities included managing and mentoring a student staff at this work college in developing student yearbook and facebook, writing news releases to promote the college curriculum and provide information on alumni activities, prepare board of directors manual for development and planned giving efforts, editing the alumni magazine and employee newsletter, providing computer training to the students, managing and training for the black and white darkroom, and meeting faculty photo requests.

• Writing and distribution of news releases in multiple markets (Chicago, Springfield, and St. Louis) to promote programs and facilities
• Editor of alumni magazine and employee newsletter; interview alumni and publish achievements
• Writing, editing and photography for facility brochures
• Student training in 35mm photography, black and white darkroom skills (chemical and equipment purchases; developing film and making prints; purchase digital camera)
• Update computer systems, software and provide training (set up an intra-office LAN; design first college web site)
• Manage department budget

Samples:

• News Releases