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Cortland Coleman
601 Mistletoe Ave. #22
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
(480) 430-0301

OBJECTIVE

Public relations/communications position with innovative company, organization or government agency in the New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania-area

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Web Communications Manager - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(07/2007 – Current)

  • Produced, organized and published cross-agency interactive content.
  • Wrote speeches, talking points and background briefing papers for agency leadership
  • Created marketing and educational materials covering environmental issues in New Jersey

Director of Communications - Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
(03/2004 – 06/2007)

  • Coordinated entire scope of internal and external communications for cabinet-level state regulatory agency
  • Managed communications office including all staff members, projects, deliverables and budget
  • Created and implemented annual communications plan encompassing all media relations, advertising, marketing and outreach initiatives

Asst. Director, Community Relations - Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
(09/2003 - 03/2004)

  • Initiated aggressive community outreach plan to address resident concerns regarding industrial facilities located near neighborhoods
  • Organized outreach activities and facilitated educational meetings with community members and agency staff
  • Trained staff members on effective practices for conducting community relations and neighborhood outreach

Senior Partner - Millennium World Media
(04/2001 - 09/2003)

  • Established web site development and online marketing company in Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Specialized in marketing message development, delivery and campaign measurement
  • Developed marketing and public relations strategies for businesses, elected officials and nonprofit organizations

Executive Director - Arizona Democratic Party
(01/2000 - 04/2001)

  • Implemented the world’s first binding, public election held via the internet during the 2000 Arizona Democratic Presidential Primary
  • Oversaw web site redesign project that culminated in award as “Best Democratic Party Web Site in the Country” by Campaigns & Elections magazine
  • Executed marketing strategies to enhance profile of nonprofit organization, establish awareness of relevant issues and increase the organization’s membership

Political Director - Arizona Democratic Party
(09/1997 - 01/2000)

  • Wrote and distributed press releases, managed media relations and scheduled press availabilities for elected officials
  • Designed, developed and edited monthly newsletter distributed to 20,000+ member organization
  • Supervised design, production and distribution of direct marketing materials for issue advocacy and fundraising purposes
EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Political Science - Arizona State University
(05/1997)

  • Dean’s List - Spring 1997, Fall 1996, Spring 1996
  • Founded ASU Chapter of Students for a Free Tibet - Fall 1996
  • International Study - Regensburg, Germany - Summer 1995
REFERENCES

Available upon request