Public Relations Specialist, Library Development Office, University Library Services, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
Responsibilities:
- Coordinated media relations and publicity
- Managed public information and internal communications
- Wrote, edited, designed, and produced publications
- Planned special events and promotions
- Maintained Web site and online staff newsletter
- Prepared presentations and speeches
- Coordinated fundraising program
- Directed activities of VCU Friends of the Library
- Managed student employees
Major Accomplishments:
- Raised 38 percent more money in 1996-97 than 1995-96
- Increased the number of donors: 275 in 1994-95, 309 in 1995-96 and 401 in 1996-97
- Coordinated the public relations efforts for the Millionth Volume Celebration