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BS Nursing | MBA | BA Journalism | Accredited in Public Relations | Freelance Writer

Annette Kurman

Manchester, NH
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  • 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
    • Freelance Columnist
      Manchester Ink Link
      Manchester, NH
      Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
      https://manchesterinklink.com/author/annettekurman/
      • Write regular articles for “Boomer Life,” a column in Manchester Ink Link, an online space for news, meeting coverage, happenings, and events with more than 300,000 monthly visits from 200,000+ unique visitors. Readership extends across southern New Hampshire and into the Boston metropolitan area.
      Skills: Web Content Creation · Attention to Detail · award-winning journalist · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Service · Easily Adaptable
    • Manager, Marketing and Communications
      AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire
      Manchester, NH
      Jul 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 8 months)
      • Development and execution of the New Hampshire communications plan in collaboration with Corporate Communications, regional team, and other corporate and joint venture partners.• Led efforts to strategically position health plan and leadership as experts in health care.
      • Provided strategic communications counsel to plan leadership.
      • Worked to coordinate community-based outreach and marketing to increase brand awareness and membership increase.
      • Liaison between plan, region team and corporate partners in events and activities affecting local communities around the social determinants of health.
      • Development and execution of the New Hampshire communications plan in collaboration with Corporate Communications, regional team, and other corporate and joint venture partners.
      • Led efforts to strategically position health plan and leadership as experts in health care.
      • Provided strategic communications counsel to plan leadership.
      • Worked to coordinate community-based outreach and marketing to increase brand awareness and membership increase.
      • Liaison between plan, region team and corporate partners in events and activities affecting local communities around the social determinants of health.
      Skills: Project Management · Web Content Creation · Attention to Detail · Web Content Writing · award-winning journalist · Corporate Communications · Newsletters · Editing · Program Management · Healthcare · Press Releases · Oral Communication · Multitasking · Writing · Relationship Development · Administration · Marketing · Media Relations · Product Promotion · Customer Engagement · Medicare · Leadership · Public Relations · Business Relationship Management · Collaborative Problem Solving · Time Management · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Service · Easily Adaptable
    • Monthly Columnist
      Identity Marketing Magazine - Promo Marketing
      Jan 2014 - Feb 2016 (2 years 1 month)
      • Wrote a monthly column, often tongue-in-cheek, from a new distributor's point of view, focused on the promotional product and apparel industry.
      • bit.ly/46NlFlI
    • Director of Marketing
      LifeShare Management Group/Centene Corporation
      Manchester, NH
      2014 - 2016 (2 years)
      • Development and execution of the New Hampshire communications plan in collaboration with Corporate Communications, regional team, and other corporate and joint venture partners.
      • Led efforts to strategically position health plan and leadership as experts in health care.
      • Provided strategic communications counsel to plan leadership.
      • Worked to coordinate community-based outreach and marketing to increase brand awareness and membership increase.
      • Liaison between plan, region team and corporate partners in events and activities affecting local communities around the social determinants of health.
      • Development and execution of the New Hampshire communications plan in collaboration with Corporate Communications, regional team, and other corporate and joint venture partners.
      • Led efforts to strategically position health plan and leadership as experts in health care.
      • Provided strategic communications counsel to plan leadership. • Worked to coordinate community-based outreach and marketing to increase brand awareness and membership increase.
      • Liaison between plan, region team and corporate partners in events and activities affecting local communities around the social determinants of health.
      Skills: Project Management · Web Content Creation · Attention to Detail · Web Content Writing · award-winning journalist · Corporate Communications · Newsletters · Editing · Program Management · Healthcare · Press Releases · Oral Communication · Multitasking · Writing · Relationship Development · Administration · Marketing · Media Relations · Product Promotion · Customer Engagement · Medicare · Leadership · Public Relations · Business Relationship Management · Collaborative Problem Solving · Time Management · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Service · Easily Adaptable
    • Director of Business Development
      Allstates Business Solutions
      Londonderry, NH
      2010 - 2014 (4 years)
      • Provided 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)
      • Accountable for nursing care provided directly by staff, ensuring adherence to quality/safe nursing practice
      • Assessed each resident's current health status, plan and coordinate all aspects of medical and supporting services across the continuum of care
      • Utilized assessment skills and discretionary judgment to develop plan of care with specific objectives, goals and interventions designed to meet resident's needs and promote desired outcomes • Coordinated services between PCP, specialists, medical providers, and non-medical staff as necessary to meet the complete socioeconomic needs of residents
      • Provide resident, family, and staff education
      • Facilitate resident access to community-based services
      • Monitor referrals made to community-based organizations, medical care, and other services to support the resident's overall care management plan
      • Actively participated in integrated team care management meetings
      • Entered and maintained assessments, authorizations, and pertinent clinical information into various medical management systems
      • Performed tasks independently, demonstrating advanced understanding of complex care management principles
      • Evaluated staff clinical performance, coordinated staff development programs, developed and revised Nursing Department Policies and Procedures
      Skills: Attention to Detail · Nursing · Program Management · Healthcare · Oral Communication · Multitasking · Relationship Development · Administration · Marketing · Training · Customer Engagement · Leadership · Patient Advocacy · Regulatory Compliance · Teaching · Collaborative Problem Solving · Time Management · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Service · Easily AdaptableONLINE PORTFOLIO www.coroflot.com/annettekurman
    • Associate Editor
      Aero-News Network
      Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)
      • Developed and wrote twenty stories each weekend covering the aviation/aerospace industry using a unique content management system.
      • Covered major aviation/aerospace events in person, including AirVenture, Sun 'n Fun, National Business Aviation Association Conference, and Women in Aviation Convention.
      • http://bit.ly/2r7Qkqr
      • http://bit.ly/2rt9Gt5
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      • http://bit.ly/2rsZsZB
    • Director of Public Relations
      DANIEL WEBSTER COLLEGE
      2003 - 2008 (5 years)
      • Spearheaded cross-functional initiative to achieve superior media coverage of the college in the press.
      • Insured major publications, including alumni magazines, and other communications, properly supported strategic efforts essential to augment the college's competitive position and long-term strength.
      • Spearheaded partnerships with high-tech businesses' technology charter schools, allowing the college to take advantage of combined resources and training.
      • Served as college spokesperson and liaison to media.
      • Worked directly with faculty, students, the board of directors, and the media to achieve positive awareness of the college in the community.
      • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
      • 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 the college president for her achievements over 25 years.
      Skills: Project Management · Attention to Detail · Web Content Writing · award-winning journalist · Corporate Communications · Newsletters · Editing · Speech Writing · Program Management · Press Releases · Oral Communication · Multitasking · Writing · Relationship Development · Administration · Marketing · Media Relations · Customer Engagement · Leadership · Public Relations · Business Relationship Management · Collaborative Problem Solving · Time Management · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Service · Easily Adaptable
    • Director of Communications
      EASTER SEALS NEW HAMPSHIRE
      Manchester, NH
      2000 - 2003 (3 years)
      • Internal and external communications, Collateral development, and Social media oversight.
      • Worked with the nationwide organization in implementing a strategic plan aligned with broader corporate communication and marketing priorities that supported service delivery and revenue generation across all lines of service.
      • Partnered with internal clients to implement solutions to significantly improve communication strategies.
      • Planned and managed external communication vehicles to promote and drive the organization's priorities and fundraising.
      • Wrote Quarterly Newsletters, Created and Designed Annual Reports and other professional collateral.
      • Worked in collaboration with Development Department.
      • Identified speaking opportunities and gave presentations to organizations about the work Easter Seals does.
      • Collaborated with partner businesses on special events. Redesigned website.
      • Raised $200,000 in grants from foundations and trusts.
      • Completed application for "Business of the Decade", for which the organization won.
      Skills: Project Management · Web Content Creation · Attention to Detail · award-winning journalist · Corporate Communications · Newsletters · Editing · Speech Writing · Program Management · Press Releases · Oral Communication · Multitasking · Writing · Relationship Development · Marketing · Media Relations · Customer Engagement · Leadership · Public Relations · Business Relationship Management · Collaborative Problem Solving · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Service · Easily Adaptable
    • Director of Publications and Public Relations
      BROOKS SCHOOL
      North Andover, MA
      Feb 1996 - Mar 2000 (4 years 1 month)
      • Directed and developed alumni magazine, annual report, newsletters, invitations, fundraising, marketing materials, course descriptions, and other print collateral
      • Collaborated with vendors to manage printing and website
      • Creatively and pro-actively sought ways to celebrate school programs and achievements of community members, including alumni, using all communication channels
      • Developed successful relationships with and provided related content for external media/press
      • Created fundraising messages and collateral, including annual fund and campaign materials.
      Skills: award-winning journalist · Newsletters · Program Management · Press Releases · Oral Communication · Writing · Marketing · Media Relations · Leadership · Public Relations · Business Relationship Management · Collaborative Problem Solving · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Service · Easily Adaptable
    • Journalist
      Seacoast Media
      Exeter, NH
      1990 - 1997 (7 years)
      • Recognized by the NH Press Association for "Investigative and Analytical for a series on hazardous waste found beneath the local community. The area was ultimately named a Super Fund site for the reclamation of the area.
      • Reported on the political and community news for 4 towns and 2 school boards
      • 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)

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    • Advertising
    • Non-Profit
    • Publishing
    • Healthcare
    • Education
  • Skills
    • Account Management
    • Branding & Corporate Identity
    • Content Management
    • Content Strategy
    • Copywriting & Editing
    • Creative Suite
    • Education
    • Event Design
    • Print Production
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