CHARITY L.

MUEHLENWEG
1301 FORD CIRCLE DRIVE, WAGONER, OKLAHOMA 74467
MOBILE: (405) 694-1025 MUEHLENWEGC@GMAIL.COM

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OBJECTIVE:

To create and implement public relations initiatives by applying a results-driven approach

to promote Wagoner city government and our community's various entities.

SUMMARY:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Experience in public relations, online media and communications in related field.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver results while managing multiple

projects.

Level headed problem solver with a professional service oriented attitude.

Superb organizational and tracking skills with great attention to detail.
Effective team player who also excels as an individual contributor.
Adaptable, dependable and responsible.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION:

Northeastern State University

Media Studies B.A. Public Relations Emphasis

(Graduation Date 2016)

EXPERIENCE:

Communications Coordinator
City of Wagoner Wagoner, OK

June 2015-Present

Duties and responsibilities include:

- Implementing event/organization advertising and promoting Wagoner "brand" exposure
by creating and delivering press releases, media relations content, executive bios,
community newsletter content and social media content.
- Managing and executing projects as assigned by the City Council, Chamber of
Commerce, TWCEDA, Mayor and other city government managers, such as distributing
monthly newsletters and creating/managing a city government hotline.
- Attending and photographing community events.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with the public and promoting community
services.
- Collaborating with various municipal entities to integrate PR campaigns within our
community.
- Supervising website and social media outreach: delivering content via LinkedIn, Twitter,
FaceBook, email or mass-mail materials: Coordinating flow of information and
communication and disseminating it according to plan/strategy.
- Improving communication efficiencies within city government.
Freelancer/Event Writer
Wagoner Tribune Wagoner, OK

January 2015-June 2015

Duties and responsibilities include:

- Building contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency
services, local
council, community groups, press officers from a variety of organizations, the general
public.
- Seeking out and investigating stories via contacts, press releases and other media.
- Interviewing people in a range of different circumstances.
- Attending press conferences and asking questions.
- Attending and photographing a variety of community events, such as council meetings,
debates, sporting events.
- Working closely with the news team, photographers and editors.
- Recording interviews and meetings using shorthand or technical equipment.
- Producing concise and accurate copy according to the newspaper's house style and to
strict
deadlines.
- Writing short 'fillers' to entertain, and researching and writing longer feature articles.
- 'Live' online reporting or real-time blogging when covering important events.

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Media Specialist
Wagoner Public Schools Wagoner, OK

2013-2015

Duties and responsibilities include:

- Handle issues/concerns of the public: parents, students, local community members,
high school
teachers and other faculty in the district.
- Direct inquiries and concerns to the appropriate administrator/faculty member to be
handled and
resolved efficiently.
- Work closely with other secretaries, principals and counselors to make sure
student/parent issues are
being addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
- Maintain constant communication with other buildings, secretaries and principals in the
district to
stay aware of upcoming events and news.
- Media Relations:
o Monday Morning Update (District-wide informative e-newsletter)
o Local Media - preserve and cultivate the strong relationship with the Wagoner
Tribune;
present new information and articles that represent every facet of WPS;
highlight and celebrate events where students and WPS staff have excelled.
o WPS Marquee - manage/maintain current events and announcements; prioritize,
condense
and post in a timely manner.
o WPS Website - manage/maintain online district calendar, post employment
opportunities,
board meeting agendas, district menus, athletic schedules, handbooks, etc;
write/create articles and feature stories; maintain current, relevant
information/events at all times.
o WPS FaceBook Page and Twitter - manage/maintain, monitor closely to preserve
the page
and the content that is posted in the comments and to the page; update
material throughout the day to keep relevant, positive, informational content in
the fore-front of the community at all times; research and implement methods
to increase viewing audience and to grow followers; reply to messages and
comments promptly to foster good relationships with the community; manage
content across the district to ensure every site is being represented
appropriately.
o Schoolcast - send out automated messages to relay information about upcoming
events to
students, parents and community members; send out approved automated
messages to inform parents of emergency/crisis events, emergency procedures
and to ensure peace of mind and the well-being of their child.

CHARITY L. MUEHLENWEG
1301 FORD CIRCLE DRIVE, WAGONER, OKLAHOMA 74467
MOBILE: (405) 694-1025 MUEHLENWEGC@GMAIL.COM

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REFERENCES:

Travis Sloat
News Editor
Wagoner Tribune
221 East Cherokee Street Wagoner, OK 74467
(918) 485-5505
traviss@wagonertribune.com

Dr. Dana Eversole

Professor of Media Studies
Northeastern State University
600 N. Grand Ave. Tahlequah, OK 74464
eversole@nsuok.edu

Jamey Honeycutt
General Manager
Oklahoma Weekly Group, Subsidiary of BH Media
(918) 259-7527
jamey.honeycutt@oklaweeklygroup.com

Darlene Adair
Principal
Wagoner High School
300 Bulldog Circle Wagoner, OK 74467
(918) 706-3365
dadair@wagonerps.org