1988 - 1994
As Public Information Manager, responsibilities included managing a staff of three (writer, photographer, graphic artist) in developing facility brochures, updating the photo catalog of plants and animals, writing news releases to promote educational programs and facilities, making staff assignments, editing the quarterly magazine and employee newsletter, special events coordination, providing computer training to general staff through Human Resources, and introducing desktop publishing to the department.

• Editor, quarterly community publication and employee newsletter
• Writing, editing and photography for facility brochures
• Special events coordination including yearly booth setup for DuPage County Fair
• Writing and distribution of news releases to promote programs and facilities
• Presentations to the county board on public information printing contracts and overall progress
• Manage quarter-million dollar department budget
• Oversee black and white darkroom, 35mm camera equipment
• Update computer systems, software and provide training

Samples:

• News Releases
• Kline Creek Farm Brochure and award information
• The DuPage Conservationist nature articles