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About Me

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Public Relations

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From 2004 to 2007 APA press coverage by major publications increased 35%.

 

Anti-smoking Campaign

Anti-Smoking Campaign

Poster "iDon't" anti-smoking campaign, won an Addy Award.

 

Recommendation

Icon_pdf_16 Letter of Reference From Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL)

 
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Kristen Wright

Contact Information

Sample PR Media Professional 2490 Richmond Street Alexandria, VA 22307
Home:
(111) 222-3333
Mobile:
(444) 555-6666

Work History

American Medical Association Inc. (AMA)

Apr 2004 - Present
Dallas, TX, United States
Director of Communications
  • Currently manage 8 person media relations team.
  • Responsible for entire media relations strategy, including media training the physicians, designing public affairs campaigns and strategic planning for desired press coverage.
  • Press coverage of AMA in major publications has increased 35% from April 2004 – August 2007.
  • Generated and placed 18 opinion editorials and letters to the editor from allies in various major publications, including New York Times and Washington Post.
  • Produced and directed Domestic Violence Awareness public education campaign and implemented the media strategy around the campaign.
  • Recent public affairs campaign (Anti-smoking campaign aimed at youth) won an ADDY award.

U.S. Department of Justice

Oct 2001 - Mar 2004
Washington, DC, United States
Press Secretary
  • Handled press inquiries on behalf of the Secretary and managed 4 person U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) media relations team.
  • Set up over 150 television, radio and print interviews for the Secretary, including multiple appearances on:
    • Larry King Live
    • The Today Show
    • Good Morning America
  • Responsible for the media related to the Secretary’s War on Drugs, developing and implementing aggressive media relations strategy which helped make this a well-known national campaign.
  • Press coverage about “War on Drugs” increased by 280% from March 2002 – January 2004.
  • Awarded "Young PR Professional of the Year" of 2003 by PRWeek.

 

Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL)

Jan 2000 - Sep 2001
Washington, DC, United States
Deputy Press Secretary
  • Handled press inquiries on all issues for the Senator.
  • Scheduled interviews with major national networks, local networks, and talk radio shows.
  • Senator’s quotes in major daily newspapers increased 24% from February 2000 – July 2001.
  • Produced public affairs program with Senator and guests for local Alabama networks to understand policy formation.
  • Hosted radio show with Senator to discuss relevant issues.
  • Wrote over 100 press releases on relevant issues in 18 months. 

Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) Office

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
Washington, DC, United States
Press Assistant
  • Compiled and organized media coverage of Senator.
  • Handled selected press inquiries.
  • Wrote press releases.
  • Scheduled interviews.

Education

Georgetown University

Sep 1994 - May 1998
Washington, DC, United States
B.S., Communications & Nursing
  • GPA: 3.78
  • Dean’s List all four years
  • Served as President of Communications Club 1996-1997
  • Awarded "Outstanding Achievement Award in Communications," 1998

     

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