Position:
Consultant-Media/Public Relations at R. Thomas Matthews Jr.
Industry:
Public Relations and Communications
Work:
R. Thomas Matthews Jr.
since 2010
Consultant-Media/Public Relations
CenturyLink
2008 - 2010
Manager-Public Relations
Embarq
2006 - 2008
Manager-Media Relations
Sprint
1993 - 2006
Manager-Media Relations, Mid-Atlantic
United Telephone/Sprint
- Bristol, TN/Wake Forest, NC 1986 - 1993
Manager
Education:
East Tennessee State University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Skills:
Microsoft Office, Editing, Strategic Planning, Writing, Executive Coaching, Media Relations, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Publications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Identity, Program Management, Services Marketing, Community Relations, Marketing Communications, Executive Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Special Events, Crisis Management, Copywriting, Communications Strategy, Publicity, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Product Marketing, Sponsorship, Communication Training
Interests:
Personally and professionally, making a positive difference. Managing and overcoming challenges; being a good corporate and community citizen; and fantasy football.
Honor & Awards:
Numerous writing, photography, design awards as a journalist, publications editor, communications manager, as well as various awards and recognitions acknowledging project management and leadership.