Tanya Harris
Lombard
Summary
Dependable communications expert looking to rejoin the workforce after taking a family related absence. Possesses strong communication and writing skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Eager to assist an organization with writing, social media management, administrative tasks, meeting planning or other challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Coordinator, Marketing Communications
Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA)
06.2011 - 02.2015
- Responsible for media relations, crisis communications, internal communications, national advertising and brand management support, as well as tracking and reporting on the national reputation for the senior leadership team and board of directors
- Regularly interacted with reporters and media outlets to gain national media coverage on television and print
- Drafted and proofread executive summaries, talking points and reports for the company's senior leadership team and board of directors
- Developed programming, planned networking events, interviewed and selected keynote speakers, coordinated national sales awards presentation and served as onsite point person for several marketing and sales meetings throughout the year, including the organization’s largest conference, attended by more than 100 executive level employees from throughout the country
Media Relations Specialist
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
03.2008 - 06.2011
- Worked cooperatively with all university departments to promote and deliver news on a local and national level, as well as internally
- Monitored and reported traditional and social media coverage and presented it daily to university leaders and staff, including launching a new quarterly report of selected coverage presented at president’s council meetings and distributed throughout the institution
- Created press releases, news alerts, profiles, brochure copy and advertisements for distribution and use on a national level
- Regularly authored articles for the university’s alumni magazine, including feature stories on major university initiatives and profiles of notable alumni
- Served as university spokesperson and department liaison, fielding media calls and developing statements and responses during major events and crises
Public Relations Coordinator
Ginny Richardson Public Relations (GR-PR)
09.2007 - 02.2008
- Provided public relations and social media support for the boutique agency's diverse set of clients, including national nonprofits, a national hospital system, dance companies, theaters and universities
- Calculated and reported on each client’s media coverage on a weekly basis and made ongoing modifications to the public relations strategy in order to ensure each client and topic was acknowledged
- Developed biographies and company highlight documents for clients to use when working to obtain new business
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN05.2007
Skills
- Event planning
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Senior Coordinator, Marketing Communications
Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA)
06.2011 - 02.2015
Media Relations Specialist
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
03.2008 - 06.2011
Public Relations Coordinator
Ginny Richardson Public Relations (GR-PR)
09.2007 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Valparaiso University
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Vast experience with a variety of tools and software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Quark, Canva, Cision, NUVI, Critical Mention, PR Newswire and Media Pro
- Ability to grasp and execute on diverse projects and tasks under tight time constraints
- Excellent communication and planning skills that allow me to work independently or as part of a team- with purpose, drive, and inspiration, in order to set goals, create tactics, execute tasks, and track results