Annette Kurman, Accredited in Public Relations | MBA | BA Journalism

About

* Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing

* Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering a wide variety of applications

* Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints

* Resourceful team leader / member who excels at building trustful relationships with customers and colleagues

* Flexible team leader / member who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple, concurrent projects

* Proven relationship builder with unsurpassed interpersonal skills

* Presentation and public speaking skills

* Project management

* Accountability

* Strategic planning

* Resource management

* Crisis communications

* Media relations

* Community relations

* Marketing / Branding

* Grant writer

* Award-winning journalist

* Collateral development, including magazines, annual reports, brochures, flyers, newsletters (online and printed)

* Budget management

* Cultural awareness and sensitivity

* Event management and promotion

* Staffing management

* Social media skills, Website development, digital photography

* Increase awareness of non-profits among key stakeholders, influencers, clients, and donors.

* Strong individual contributor and team leader

Education

MBA Business

Daniel Webster College

2005 - 2007
BSN Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Fitchburg State College

1979 - 1981

Completed nursing baccalaureate degree
BA Journalism

Temple University

1972 - 1976

Winner of the William Randolph Hearst Spot News Contest

Experience

Monthly Columnist

Identity Marketing Magazine - Promo Marketing

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Wrote a monthly column, often tongue-in-cheek, from the distributor's point of view in an online magazine focused on the promotional product and apparel industry. http://bit.ly/2ruwNn2
Director of Marketing

LifeShare Management Group/Centene Corporation

Manchester, NH

2014 - 2016 (2 years)

Provide communications and marketing solutions to meet annual and strategic goals of multi-state organization
Primary marketing /communications professional for Fortune 200 business specialty company with focus on Intellectual/Development Disability community | Ability to work collaboratively across different work groups | Strong interpersonal skills with ability to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and in writing | Develop collateral | Oversee website and social media | E-newsletters | Developed marketing calendar | Regularly created/wrote “Success Stories” to demonstrate benefits of services and used in business development | Prepare, coordinate, and schedule tasks and deadlines to accomplish long and short-term strategic objectives
Director of Business Development

ALLSTATES BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Concord, NH

2010 - 2014 (4 years)

COMMUNICATION Provide marketing solutions to B2B sales organization, including sales, sales management marketing presentations, social media, and business development.
Director of Marketing & Administrator

BLAIRE HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING

Tewksbury, MA

2008 - 2010 (2 years)

Managed and oversaw 24-hour operations conducted program under regulatory compliance increased census through aggressive marketing throughout community. ONLINE PORTFOLIO www.coroflot.com/annettekurman
Associate Editor

Aero-News Network

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Responsible for writing 20 stories each weekend covering the aviation/aerospace industry using a unique content management system  Covered major aviation/aerospace events, including AirVenture, Sun 'n Fun, National Business Aviation Association Conference, and Women in Aviation Convention. http://bit.ly/2r7Qkqr; http://bit.ly/2rt9Gt5; http://bit.ly/2s2xxg9; http://bit.ly/2rsZsZB;
Director of Public Relations

DANIEL WEBSTER COLLEGE

2003 - 2008 (5 years)

Served as college spokesperson and liaison to media insured major publications, including alumni magazine, and other communications, properly supported strategic efforts essential to augmenting college's competitive position and long-term strength. Spearheaded partnership with high-tech businesses technology charter school, allowing college to take advantage of combined resources and training. Spearheaded cross-functional initiative to achieve superior media coverage of college in the press. Worked directly with faculty, students, the board of directors, and the media to achieve positive awareness of the college in the community. annette.kurman@gmail.com Reduced and controlled expenses by streamlining development of quarterly alumni magazine. Researched and wrote winning application for CASE (College Advancement in Support of Education) "Award for Leadership" for college president for her achievements over 25 years. Annually update crisis communications processes and messages Institutional spokesperson
Director of Communications

EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester, NH

2000 - 2003 (3 years)

Partnered with internal clients to implement solutions significantly improve communication strategies and messages planned and managed communication vehicles to promote and drive organization's priorities. Raised $200,000 in grants from foundations and trusts over 18 months provide financial support organizational programs systems and facility with establishment of grants program. Developed and wrote content for two web sites augment web presence. Completed application for "Business of the Decade " for which Easter Seals was ultimately named.
Director of Publications and Public Relations

BROOKS SCHOOL

North Andover, MA

Feb 1996 - Mar 2000 (4 years 1 month)

Collaborating with colleagues directed developed and saw the alumni magazine annual report newsletters invitations fund raising marketing materials course descriptions and other print collateral through to printing. Worked as a member of the development team. Collaborated with vendors manage printing and website. Creatively and pro-actively sought ways celebrate school programs and achievements of community members including alumni using all communication channels develop successful relationships with and provide related content for external media/press. Worked as a member of the development team creating fundraising messages and collateral including annual fund and campaign materials.
Journalist

Seacoast Media

Exeter, NH

1990 - 1997 (7 years)

Reported on the political and community news for 4 towns and 2 school boards Recognized for by the NH Press Association for "Investigative and Analytical for series on hazardous waste found beneath local community. Area ultimately named Super Fund site for reclamation of area. Wrote more than 1,200 by lined stories; reported on local school boards town meetings and found own stories of interest to write about,

Awards

~ Decreased by 25% the cost of educational collateral by simplifying and streaming process.

~ Increased by 50% – to 12,000 attendees – attendance at organization's largest annual event

~ Accreditation in Public Relations (APR): Demonstrated commitment to excellence, ethics in the practice of public relations; based on broad knowledge of the profession and professional judgment.

~ Recognized by New Hampshire Press Association for investigative reporting

~ Named "Volunteer of the Year" by local non-profit

Affiliations

~ Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) | Yankee Chapter PRSA

~ Easter Seals New Hampshire

~ New Hampshire American Red Cross

~ Local Business Associations

~ Center for Women’s Business Advancement / Southern NH University

~ National Association of Professional Women

~ Business Networking International (BNI)

Industries

Skills

Elsewhere on the Web

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On Coroflot

@annettekurman, member since 2012

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