kristen's VisualCV - Kristen Wright

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Kristen Wright

Sample PR Media Professional 2490 Richmond Street Alexandria, VA 22307

Dallas, TX, United States

Apr 2004 - Present

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.

Washington, DC, United States

Oct 2001 - Mar 2004

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.

Washington, DC, United States

Jan 2000 - Sep 2001

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.