Merri B.
Divisional Public Relations at The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division- Claim this Profile
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Johnathan Lein
Merri is a driven and dedicated professional who has expert people skills, excellent management ability, and is an accomplished and enthusiastic individual who knows PR and media relations as well as anyone I've worked with. One of her strengths is her ability to "be real" in her relationships with clients/patients whom she interviews while at the same time producing a wonderful presentation without embellishing or needing to sensationalize in order to get the reader or viewers attention. Merri was well liked and respected by her colleagues. I highly recommend Merri for professional positions in public relations, media relations, marketing and management. It was truly a pleasure to work with her.
John Rivas, MA, MRE, CFRE
Merrilu is an excellent communication and media coordinator and consistently demonstrates a mastery of her profession. Beyond the day-to-day tasks, she went above and beyond what was asked of her and always approached her work with a
Johnathan Lein
Merri is a driven and dedicated professional who has expert people skills, excellent management ability, and is an accomplished and enthusiastic individual who knows PR and media relations as well as anyone I've worked with. One of her strengths is her ability to "be real" in her relationships with clients/patients whom she interviews while at the same time producing a wonderful presentation without embellishing or needing to sensationalize in order to get the reader or viewers attention. Merri was well liked and respected by her colleagues. I highly recommend Merri for professional positions in public relations, media relations, marketing and management. It was truly a pleasure to work with her.
John Rivas, MA, MRE, CFRE
Merrilu is an excellent communication and media coordinator and consistently demonstrates a mastery of her profession. Beyond the day-to-day tasks, she went above and beyond what was asked of her and always approached her work with a
Johnathan Lein
Merri is a driven and dedicated professional who has expert people skills, excellent management ability, and is an accomplished and enthusiastic individual who knows PR and media relations as well as anyone I've worked with. One of her strengths is her ability to "be real" in her relationships with clients/patients whom she interviews while at the same time producing a wonderful presentation without embellishing or needing to sensationalize in order to get the reader or viewers attention. Merri was well liked and respected by her colleagues. I highly recommend Merri for professional positions in public relations, media relations, marketing and management. It was truly a pleasure to work with her.
John Rivas, MA, MRE, CFRE
Merrilu is an excellent communication and media coordinator and consistently demonstrates a mastery of her profession. Beyond the day-to-day tasks, she went above and beyond what was asked of her and always approached her work with a
Johnathan Lein
Merri is a driven and dedicated professional who has expert people skills, excellent management ability, and is an accomplished and enthusiastic individual who knows PR and media relations as well as anyone I've worked with. One of her strengths is her ability to "be real" in her relationships with clients/patients whom she interviews while at the same time producing a wonderful presentation without embellishing or needing to sensationalize in order to get the reader or viewers attention. Merri was well liked and respected by her colleagues. I highly recommend Merri for professional positions in public relations, media relations, marketing and management. It was truly a pleasure to work with her.
John Rivas, MA, MRE, CFRE
Merrilu is an excellent communication and media coordinator and consistently demonstrates a mastery of her profession. Beyond the day-to-day tasks, she went above and beyond what was asked of her and always approached her work with a
Credentials
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Talent Pipeline Management Graduate
U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Business Solutions Professional
Michigan Works! Association
Experience
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The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Divisional Public Relations
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Sep 2022 - Present
Create public relations strategies and manage development of supporting assets including press releases, media pitches, direct mail, print, radio, television, web, online announcements, billboards, and social media campaigns. Work with Development Department, Advisory Board Members, and Corps Officers, to advance The Salvation Army's image and reputation among the public. Act as the media and public relations contact for the division. Create public relations strategies and manage development of supporting assets including press releases, media pitches, direct mail, print, radio, television, web, online announcements, billboards, and social media campaigns. Work with Development Department, Advisory Board Members, and Corps Officers, to advance The Salvation Army's image and reputation among the public. Act as the media and public relations contact for the division.
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Michigan Works! West Central
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Services/Communications Director
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Feb 2016 - Aug 2022
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Florida United Methodist Children's Home
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Director
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Aug 2013 - Jul 2015
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The Salvation Army
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Specialist
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2013
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WINK-TV
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Assignment Editor
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Jul 2009 - Oct 2011
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Education
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Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Broadcast Journalism
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