Direct all public information and public affairs activities of largest department in state. Manage community and media relations, publications and internal relations. Supervise staff of 15, including information specialists, graphic artists and clerical support.

• Increased placement of news and feature articles in newspapers, magazines and with radio and television stations by 34% in two years.
• Produce monthly newsletters, weekly fact sheets, brochures, public service announcements, videotape programs, displays and radio actualities, which report consistent, up-to-date information on department activities and findings.
• Recommended, developed and host talk show on local radio station, which enhances department's image and increases public awareness and feedback on critical issues.
• Designed program that pairs civic leaders with department officials, resulting in improved communication and understanding.

Wrote and edited all news releases, public service announcements and biweekly newsletter. Wrote and produced radio actualities, public service announcements and video programs.

• Initiated educational program, which emphasized department's high success rate in completing projects on schedule and within budget.
• Worked with state fire and law enforcement agencies to establish Emergency Communication Plan for hazardous material spills.