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OBJECTIVE To earn a communications leadership position.

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SUMMARY OF STRENGTHS

Accredited in Public Relations – APR
Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading and oral presentation skills
Ability to provide sound business and communications counsel to C-suite and other senior-level executives on internal and external communications matters
Demonstrated leadership in global crisis communications and issue management
Strategic thinker
Trained in negotiation
Graduate of FEMA’s Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop
Experience in external communications and public affairs across a wide range of business settings
Excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities
Experience working with Investor Relations for publicly-traded companies
Senior-level leader communication coaching/counsel experience
Proven ability to think strategically while being "hands-on" with the daily workload
Solid management skills
Outstanding marketing and public relations skills
Superb organizational skills
Social media leadership experience
Commitment to quality work in tight deadlines
E-commerce/Internet/high-tech experience
Capable of working independently and with team-focus groups

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EDUCATION Clemson University, B.A. December 1993

Major: History (Minor: Communications/Journalism)

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ACTIVITIES Current:

Member – Public Relations Society of America (2001-present)

Member – South Carolina Public Relations Society of America Chapter

Named 2009 W. Thomas Duke Distinguished PR Practitioner of the Year, SCPRSA’s and the state’s highest PR honor.
President Elect (2008); President (2009); Immediate Past President (2010)
- Statewide Accreditation Chair (2007-09)
- Scholarship committee (2009-13)
- Assembly Delegate (2012-17)

2017 – Fluor University: Becoming an Employee of Choice

2017 – Fluor University: Emotional Intelligence 2.0

2016 – Leaders Building Leaders

2016 – Completed Fluor-sponsored negotiation training

2016 – Completed FEMA’s Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop

2013-14 Leadership Hartsville graduate

2011 Graduate of Dale Carnegie’s Leadership Management Training

Board Member – Anderson College Emerging Leaders (2005-12)

Member – Grace Episcopal Church

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Simpsonville, SC,

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