Communications Specialist
Karen M. Shier
4150 Shelia Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(775) 490-0854
Communications Specialist
Leader in communications with a strong ability to interact with staff and administration. Able to clearly articulate company goals and objectives to outside media sources. Calm and authoritative when dealing with public relations issues and media. Excellent written and oral communications. Key skills include:
• Community Relations • International Relations
• Media Relations • Presentations and Speeches
• Research • Writing & Editing
• Stress Management • Workload Management
• Confidential • Board Relations
Education & Specialized Training
University of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
2003
M.A., Health Care
Studies included:
• History of the Health • Socialized Medicine • Medical Practicum
• Psychiatry • Social History • Material Culture
Thesis: The History of Psychiatry in North America
Oxford School of Drama, Oxford, England
1999
PROFESSIONAL DRAMA STUDIES
City Corporate Training Division, Las Vegas, NV
1999
THE CITY CONSERVATORY PROGRAM
New York University, New York, NY
1995
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
• Shakespeare Intensive • Voice
• Voiceovers • Comedy Writing
• Improvisation • On Camera Practicum
• Casting • Improvisational Singing
Career Path
JD Coffee Company, Las Vegas locations and Head Office
1997 – Present
CORE TRAINING FACILITATOR
Managed busy coffee chop. Provided superb customer service to professional clientele with diverse tastes and needs. Trusted with personnel development and daily casn management.
Greater Las Vegas Area
1996 – 2002
STAND UP COMEDIAN
Recruited to provide opening shows for several popular comedians. Distributed press kits and press releases for visiting talents.
City Training Center, Las Vegas, NV
2001
THE SECOND CITY EDUCATION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
Conducted drama and team building workshops for high school students.
• Team Building • Comprehension
• Presentation • Risk Taking
• Interpersonal Relationships • Leadership
• Concentration • Improvisation
Graphic Assistants, Las Vegas, NV
1996 – 1997
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
Performe all administrative duties for busy graphic design office. Handled phone lines and business communication. Generated payroll.
Community Involvement
• Mentor for Future Business Leaders of America
• Special Olympics Team Captain
Personal
“I am so glad that I have had the opportunity to work with you! Your professionalism and kindness positively affected the whole office.”
Evan Short, PhD
Faculty of Psychology
University of Las Vegas
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