Government communications officer sample resume

Jenny Bracken

1/89 Westa Ave
Smithsville NSW 2352
M: 0400 000 000
E: jenny.bracken@email.com

Career Summary

I am a communications professional with experience in public sector and council environments. My strengths lie in engaging positively with both internal and external stakeholders and my understanding of a range of technical communications platforms and publication processes.

Education

Employment History

Responsibilities:

• Research, prepare and produce information for articles, events, speeches, publications and reports
• Write media releases and actively engage with local media
• Assist with managing community events
• Respond to customer, stakeholder and media requests
• Circulate communications to internal staff and Council members
• Produce content for and update the Council website
• Manage Council social media activity

Achievements:

• Increased media outreach and database of media contacts by 20%
• Increased website traffic and social engagement through online activity
• Contributed to positive media coverage for all Council activity

December 2009 – April 2011:
Outreach and Communications Coordinator,
Smithsville Library

Responsibilities:

• Promoted all upcoming library events through both print media and library website
• Designed, edited and produced all marketing collateral for library promotions/events
• Wrote and edited press releases for local media
• Developed relationships with local media and community groups
• Wrote and edited fortnightly e-newsletter for library members
• Briefed internal staff members on all upcoming promotions and events
• Maintained and updated library website

Achievements:

• Helped to increase library membership by 15% in first year
• Consistently gained positive media coverage of library events

Technical Skills

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient on both PC and Mac
• Comfortable using content management systems to update website content

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