Experience

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  Margaret Bierman & Assoc.

  • Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

  • Frelance Public Relations and Community Relations Strategist

    • Jul 2017 - Present
    • Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

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  Bedford City School District

  • Coordinator of Technology & Electronic Media

    • Jul 2011 - Jun 2017

    *Managed data, voice,and video networks. ·Oversaw video programming of public education television station: , video production, editing, scheduling, storyboarding, scriptwriting, and digital bulletin board. ·Managed automated phone-calling system, website, and social media. ·Managed annual budget of approximately $250,000.

  • Communications Coordinator

    • Nov 1988 - Jun 2011

    Direct all communications/public relations activities of 3,800 student school district serving four communities.Plan and implement strategic communications plans to address organization initiatives.Prepare press releases, newsletter, marketing brochures, and other special-purpose publications.Manage communications with print and broadcast media, including crisis communications.Supervised development of award-winning website and expanded content.Launched a district public-education cable station. Direct all aspects of program development including program content, script writing, and video production.Coordinate special eventsExpanded award-winning inter-generational program to bring senior citizens into the schools.Serve as organization spokespersonServe as liaison to parent and community groups.Provide public relations consul to central administration.Implemented and directed operation of internet-based telephone notification system.Direct and manage day-to-day activities of graphic designers, printers, video production companies, and other outside vendors.Manage annual budgetOversee publicity of fund-raising activities for school foundation.

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  MetroHealth Medical Center

  • Account Executive

    • Sep 1984 - Oct 1988

    Coordinated public relations responsibilities associated with women and children's medical services, including off-site facilities and free-standing women's hospital (Booth Memorial)Wrote and edited employee newsletter and numerous internal and external publicationsServed as editor of award-winning magazineAssisted with coordination of special events

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  Penton/IPC Publishing Company

  • Associate Editor

    • Apr 1983 - Sep 1984

    Researched, wrote, and edited articles focusing on industry trendsAssisted with layout and proofreading of monthly publicationattended conferences and trades hows focusing on industry developments.