Assistant Director, Community Relations

Posted on: 2007-05-22

CATHERINE D. MCWILLIAMS 830 Pine Forest Trail, West Port Orange, Florida 32127 386.233.9689 [email protected] DIRECTOR / MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS Broadcast Media / Community Relations Special Event Management / Fund Raising Publications Innovative Strategies Community Health / Print & Broadcast Advertising Public Speaking & Relations Increased community awareness and utilization of Stony Brook University Hospital and Medical Center, as well as health system services. Coordinated awareness and fund raising events for aids, mental health, mental retardation and other causes. Led community outreach events through public speaking, special events, media relations, public education and other. Developed curricula for public education at all levels from pre-elementary to post-graduate. Improved employee utilization of wellness programs through innovative communications strategies. * Publicized wellness program, increasing public awareness and attendance 300% * Reinvigorated event through promotion, increasing community fundraising 30% * Developed communications curriculum and program, increasing enrollment in disabilities studies Key Skills: Strong verbal, written and group communicator with exceptional people skills. A team player with broad administrative skills and the ability to get things done quickly. Excellent trainer, moderator and mediator with a flair for putting on events. Innovative and imaginative, bringing out creativity in others. Direct large meetings skillfully and plan major conferences. Effective at dealing with the public. Compelling public speaker. B.S. Behavioral Sciences, New York Institute of Technology. CAREER HISTORY Assistant Director, Department of Community Relations, Stony Brook University Hospital and Medical Center 1999 to 2007. Directed publication of quarterly magazine including editorial, printing, specifications, advertising and distribution. Managed special events including, fund raising, community health education and wellness programs, health fairs, and health screenings. Created and implemented event publicity and promotion. Produced promotional and program materials for print or broadcast. Director/Host/Co-Producer, NY State Office of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities, 1995 to 1999. Promoted to host and co-produce public education programs for community outreach television division. Managed and coordinated guests, public service announcements, video production, public education and awareness including diversity and sensitivity training for all audiences. Earlier: Developmental Disabilities Public Education Specialist. Designed and developed sensitivity education classes and workshops explaining causes, prevention, treatment and new technologies for treatment of mental and developmental disabilities. Designed curricula and content for multiple audiences spanning preschool to adult and professional. Facilitated programs for abuse prevention and terminal illness awareness.